The Kenya
School of Government (KSG) was established under the Kenya School of Government
Act (No. 9 of 2012).
The
School is the successor of the former Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA),
Kenya Development and Learning Centre (KDLC) and the Government Training
Institutes (GTIs).
The
School seeks to recruit highly qualified and competent Kenya citizens to fill
the following vacant position:
Principal
Accountant
2
Posts
Ref: PA/04/2015
Reporting to the Campus Director, the Principal Accountant will assist in budgeting, prudent utilization of resources, and financial reporting.
Reporting to the Campus Director, the Principal Accountant will assist in budgeting, prudent utilization of resources, and financial reporting.
Duties
and Responsibilities
The
appointee will coordinate and supervise:
·
preparation of financial statements and schedules
·
completion of monthly close procedures
·
daily analysis and recording of revenues and expenses
·
monthly reconciliation of bank and other accounts
·
periodic analysis of financial performance
·
submission of financial and tax reports for audit
·
preparation of tax returns and other reporting requirements
·
monitoring and documentation of internal controls
·
other tasks assigned by the Director
Requirements for Appointment
The
ideal candidate will have:
·
Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
·
CPA (K) qualification
·
Five years of experience in a busy accounting or finance
function
·
ICPAK membership
·
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
·
Initiative and ability to work independently
·
Ability to build and work with teams
·
Knowledge of working with accounting software
Deputy
Director, Learning & Development
6
Posts
Ref: DDLD/03/2015
Reporting to Campus Directors the officer will be responsible for coordination of training, research and consultancy services at campus level.
Reporting to Campus Directors the officer will be responsible for coordination of training, research and consultancy services at campus level.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The
appointee will:
·
Supervise training, research and consultancy services
·
Develop and recommend long term business strategies and plans
·
Maintain accurate records of academic activities and programs
·
Preparation of budgets
·
Ensure compliance with the School Quality Management System and
Standards
·
Oversee monitoring and evaluation of programs
·
Coordinate achievement of Performance Contract targets
·
Ensure optimal utilization of human resources
·
Ensure compliance with established course admission criteria and
procedures
·
Coordinate preparation of business proposals
·
Perform any other duties assigned by the Director
Requirements for Appointment
The
ideal appointee will have:
·
the Master’s Degree in Education, Public Administration,
Business Administration or any other relevant social science from a recognized
institution
·
served in the position of Senior Principal Lecturer or
equivalent for at least five (5) years
·
membership of a professional association in good standing
·
attended a management course lasting at least four (4) weeks
·
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
·
initiative and capacity to build and work with teams
·
evidence of fulfillment of the requirements contained in Chapter
Six (6) of the Kenya Constitution 2010
Deputy
Director, Academic Affairs
1 Post
Ref: DDAA/02/2015
Reporting to the Director Academic Affairs, the Deputy Director will assist in planning, coordination and implementation of training, research and consultancy activities in the Academic Division of the School
Duties
and Responsibilities
The
successful candidate will be responsible for:
·
Formulating draft policy guidelines, regulations and procedures
for development and management of academic programs
·
Planning and supervising implementation of academic activities
and programs
·
Directing data collection, analysis and storage ¡n respect of
academic activities and programs
·
Preparing discussion papers for Council and Academic Board
meetings
·
Safekeeping of official records
·
Coordinating examination and certification process
·
Coordinating activities required for maintenance of academic
standards
·
Perform other duties assigned by the Director Academic Affairs
Skills and Attributes:
The
ideal candidate will have:
·
the Master’s Degree in Education, Business Administration,
Public Administration, Economics, Finance and Accounting or any other relevant
social science discipline from a recognized institution (an earned Ph.D. will
be an added advantage)
·
a certified leadership and management course lasting at least
four weeks
·
served in a management position within a training institution
for at least five (5) years
·
membership of a professional organization in good standing
·
knowledge of laws regarding management in public service and
institutions of training
·
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
·
initiative and ability to build and work with teams
·
evidence of fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6)
of the Kenya Constitution 2010
How to Apply
If
you believe your qualifications and career objectives match any of the vacant
positions, please submit your application, including detailed curriculum vitae;
stating your current position, email address, telephone contacts and the
reference number of the advertised position.
Applications should be sent to the address below in both hard and soft copy so as to reach us on or before 8th January 2016.
The Director General
Kenya School of Government
RO. Box 23030-00604
Lower Kabete Road,
Lower Kabete
Nairobi
e-mail:
recruitment@ ksg.ac.ke
Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.