Tuesday, November 20, 2012

KNEC Deputy Secretary Job in Kenya

Job Title: Deputy Secretary (Administration)
at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) in Nairobi
The Kenya National Examinations Council wishes to recruit self motivated and qualified Professionals for the vacant positions listed below.

DEPUTY SECRETARY (ADMINISTRATION) – KNEC SCALE EC 14
The Deputy Secretary, Administration – will report to the Senior Deputy Secretary – Human Resource Management& Administration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Overall in charge of all General Administration activities in KNEC;
Coordinate and oversee smooth provision of outsourced general administration activities including maintenance, security, cleaning, catering, clearing and forwarding, transport and logistics, courier services, recommend to the disposal committee disposal of obsolete stores, monitor and report on performance of outsourced services.

Facilitate meetings of the heads of the specialized functions and maintain minutes, coordinate implementation of resolutions of joint meetings of the specialized services,
Application of the performance management systems, including performance appraisal and coordinate preparation and monitoring of divisional budget;
Manage all the facilities and assets of the Council and resource utilization and mobilization.

Qualifications and Experience
At least a Masters Degree in Business Administration/Public Administration or equivalent qualification with specialization in the following units: Management, Managerial Economics, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Marketing Management, Management of Information Systems and Project Management;
KCSE mean grade C+ and above or equivalent qualification.
Served for at least one(1) year at Scale EC 12 and above in the Council or in an equivalent senior position in a reputable institution at Job Group N and above for those serving in TSC OR the Government handling administration and related duties;
Those who have attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme at the Kenya Institute of Administration lasting not less than four (4) weeks OR equivalent course and training in Logistics or Project Management will have an added advantage.
Terms of Offer
The Council will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with seniority and responsibilities of the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified applicants should forward their applications enclosing certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of day time telephone contact, e-mail addresses, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of two referees on or before 30th November, 2012 to:

The Deputy Secretary, Head of Human Resources Management Division
The Kenya National Examinations Council
P O Box 73598 – 00200
Nairobi.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic
disqualification.
Deadline: 30th Nov 2012