Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor – Vocational Institution
Location: Kilifi
Salary: 50K
– 80K
Our client is a skills development organization
that has recently set up a vocational institution in Kilifi.
They seek to hire a Maintenance
Supervisor who will be responsible for assist in managing the institution’s
activities, supervising support personnel, coordinating activities such as special
events, transportation and building maintenance.
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Supervise and evaluate all
non-instructional classified staff at the site
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Manage all support activity schedules
on, special events, sports activities, field trips, cafeteria, transportation,
maintenance, playgrounds and cleaning
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Manage all aspects of free and
reduced lunch program/process, including managing the entire application
process
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Ensuring ongoing monitoring and
implementation of transportation, food services, facilities maintenance,
security and other third party service contracts
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Manage community use of institution
site
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Manage the department budget
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Responsible for institution safety
plan: disaster preparation, fire drills, trainee, staff and public safety, and
trainee health
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Coordinate with the principal to
maintain a positive, safe learning environment for trainees by enforcing the
institution discipline plan
Skills and Qualifications
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Degree in Business Administration or
Higher Diploma in a relevant field
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3-4 years experience working in
maintenance
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Effective written and verbal
communication
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Previous experience in stock taking
is desired
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A keen eye for detail
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Strong time management and
organisational skills
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Ability to delegate and also oversee
work in a supervisory capacity
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Effective communications skills
(including IT skills and report writing)
NB: Candidates
must be from the coastal region
Job Title: Operations Manager – Vocational Institution
Location: Kilifi
Salary: 100K
– 120K
Our client is a skills development
organization that has recently set up a vocational institution in Kilifi.
They seek to hire an Operations
Manager to manage both staff, trainee and organizational needs.
This includes but is not limited to
trainee recruitment, funding, quality assurance, marketing / PR, budgetary /
financial administration, project management and human resources management.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Plan, organize, coordinate and
control large group events, classified meetings, and community and family
engagement events
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Local contract manager for
transportation, foodservices, facilities maintenance, security and other third
party service contracts
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Work with school staff to manage
reporting and data tracking for all special education programs
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Support all operational and logistical
projects for start-up operations and prepare reports on site operations
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Respond to and resolve routine
internal and external inquiries with parents, employees and school
organizations
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Financial/budgetary administration –
planning and monitoring
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Handling correspondence – organizing
and servicing committee meetings (producing agendas, taking minutes and
producing reports etc.)
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Coordinate with the director to
maintain a positive, safe learning environment for trainees by enforcing the
discipline plan
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Responsible for public relations and
communications plan: promote the institution through positive relations with
community, businesses, parents and students
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Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
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Degree in Business Administration or
related course
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Minimum 5 year’s administrative
experience
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Experience within vocational training
organizations
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Experience of working with/training
low capacity teams/grass root organizations
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Effective communications skills
(including IT skills and report writing)
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Able to do stock taking – maintain
equipment, textbook and supply inventories
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A keen eye for detail
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Time management and organization
skills
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Excellent written and oral
communication and presentation skills
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Critical thinking and successful
leadership of cross-functional teams
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Strong interpersonal skills using
tact, patience and courtesy
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Knowledge of principles and practices
of administration, supervision and training
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Budget preparation and control
expertise
NB: Candidates
must be from the coastal region
Job Title: Director – Vocational Institution
Location: Kilifi
Salary: 250K
– 350K
Our client is a skills development
organization that has recently set up a vocational institution in Kilifi.
They seek to hire a Director who will
be responsible for the management of all aspects of trainee instruction and
staff supervision of all its programs to achieve the optimum level of trainee
retention and satisfaction.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Responsible for site level budget
monitoring and management, with input into budget development
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Oversee the development and
management of the Technical Training Centre management team
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Create and maintain strong
partnership between line managers and the HR business partners to establish
sponsorship, manage stakeholders, conduct needs assessments, design, plan for
implementation, deliver, and evaluate solutions and interventions that foster
alignment and further Arc Skills’ talent and succession strategies
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Coordinate technology implementation
(planning, procurement, and training)
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Oversee enrolment at school site and,
as required, lead the enrolment process by working with the community
engagement officer, school leadership, secretaries and trainers to meet
enrolment targets
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Advice the initial setup of the
institution: This includes design and Implementation of institutional policies
and procedures and advice the Recruitment, hiring, training and development of
instructional staff
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Engage with Community Liaison Officer
on enrolment campaigns for trainees (e.g., new students, intent to attend,
waiting lists) including engagement in local marketing initiatives, demographic
analysis, and coordination with local/regional communications specialists
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Observe and evaluate education staff
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Work with school personnel to
maintain integrity and accuracy of student records, including maintenance and
tracking of attendance and retention
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Maintain the appropriate records in
compliance with National Gov, County Gov, Accrediting bodies (TVETA) and Arc
Skills company policy
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Review, maintain, and update existing
curriculum
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Respond to and resolve routine
internal and external inquiries with parents, employees and school
organizations
Skills and Qualifications
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Masters Degree in a relevant field –
Technical and Vocational Education
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience as
principal or director in a reputed technical institution
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Experience working with/training low
capacity teams/grass root organizations is a plus
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Must demonstrate a distinguished
track record of achievement in managing educational organizations, relishing
innovation, change and a commitment to transformation of practices and
structures
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Proven track record of institution
leadership in an international learning environment
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First class communication,
networking, operational and analytical skills
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Knowledge of and experience in the
use of technology in education
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Project management experience desired
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Effective communications skills
(including IT skills and report writing)
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Critical thinking ability and
conflict management skills
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Proven successful leadership of cross-functional
teams
NB: Candidates
must be from the coastal region
How to Apply
Please only send your CV quoting the
job title in the email subject (Director – Vocational Institution) to
vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Friday 25th November, 2016.
Kindly indicate current/last salary
on your CV.
N.B: We do not charge any fee for
receiving your CV or for interviewing.
Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above
will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
