Personal Assistant / Human Resource Administrator Vacancy

Personal Assistant / Human Resource Administrator Vacancy

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting a Personal Assistant / Human Resource Administrator for one of its clients.

The main role of the Personal Assistant / HR Administrator will be to provide an efficient and responsive administrative, organizational, and logistical service to the Managing Director.

The Personal Assistant / HR Administrator will specifically be responsible for the following:

• Manage the information systems and provide administrative and HR support to other departments and managers
• Coordinate and administer the Managing Director’s calendar;
• Arrange and book travel, accommodation, including managing visa schedules and documentation for the Managing Director;
• Compose and prepare correspondence, reports, memorandums, agendas and minutes of meetings;
• Maintain good filing systems for smooth data retrieving;
• Maintain the meeting room and boardroom diary, ensuring the meeting room and board rooms are well stocked and prepared for occupancy;
• Assist management to develop workforce by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees;
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment and work with management to develop
  personal growth opportunities;
• Identify training and development opportunities, organize staff training workshops and activities and assist with management of outside training opportunities and procedures;
• Provide information and assistance to staff and management on Human Resource and work related issues.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other related field;
• Three to Four (3 - 4) years experience working in a similar position;
• Have knowledge of government statutory policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations;
• Must have previous administrative experience within a fast paced environment;
• Demonstrate ability to effectively plan and organize workload;
• Should be flexible and possess the ability to work independently;
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Possess strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
  

If you believe you qualify for this position, please apply for the position by uploading your CV to our website: www.dpckenya.com under Vacancies. Only qualified candidates shall be contacted

Safaricom Investment Cooperative CEO vacancy

Safaricom Investment Cooperative CEO vacancy in Nairobi Kenya
Company: Safaricom Investment Cooperative Ltd
Reports To: Board of Directors
Supervises: A team of 8
Remuneration: Salary, pension, family medical cover etc.

Our client is a medium sized Investment Cooperative located in Nairobi with membership open to the public.A position exists for a Chief Executive Officer to be based in Nairobi.

The jobholder will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization’s operations, using financially sound and Investment- oriented business practices to increase its net operating income while providing high quality services to its customers.

Key Duties:

• Planning & Administration:
• Provide leadership and vision to the organization by assisting the Board and staff with the development of long range and annual plans, and with the evaluation and reporting of progress on plans.
• Research and write discussion papers, analysis documents and proposals as needed to assist the organization in determining and meeting its long and short term goals.
• Oversee preparation of an Annual Report summarizing progress on short and long range plans.
  

Cooperative Governance:

• Administer the affairs of the Investments Cooperative in accordance with organizational policies.

• Ensure the maintenance of official records, by-laws, and standing rules according to Board action.
• Attend meetings, disseminating information between governance bodies and staff, and reporting on workplace operations, finances, planning, and other matters as necessary.
• Proactively provide information, history, continuity, support and guidance to all governance
  bodies and members, in conjunction with the staff team.
• Advise the Central Management Committee when legal counsel is needed and coordinate legal resources

Member Services Management:

• Oversee contracting services and member records retention.
• Ensure provision of information and guidance to cooperative members.
• Oversee the provision of outreach and marketing services to ensure optimum uptake for Cooperative products and services.
• Ensure provision of education and training programs to the Cooperative leadership, and
• Cooperative members.
  

External relations administration:

• Oversee relations with the Ministry of Cooperative Development, and other cooperative organizations
  

Financial Management:

• Provide vision regarding overall financial health
• Provide vision and leadership in long-range fiscal planning to ensure the continuity and
  solvency
• Provide recommendations regarding investments strategies.
• Oversee preparation of annual budget, regular variance statements; ensure proper management of the Investment Cooperative accounts and preparation of periodic financial reports and bi-annual audit.
• Oversee fund raising efforts as and when necessary.

Staff Administration

• Develop annual plan for staffing the Investments Cooperative workplace.
• Hire, supervise, evaluate and, if necessary recommend dismissal of staff members as specified in the Investments Cooperative Staff Operations Manual
• Oversee workplace operations, including holding staff meetings and retreats, and working with staff to maintain and improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure that all staff members receive appropriate training to perform their jobs effectively.
• Revise staff job descriptions when necessary to increase efficiency and achievement of the organization’s goals, with input from staff and other appropriate resources.
• Oversee administration of staff benefits.
• Oversee the maintenance of personnel and other administrative records.

Workplace Administration

• Promote effective communication on all levels of the organization.
• Ensure that the functions and needs of the workplace are understood by the leadership
  

Occasional duties:

• Participate as a member of various internal committees as and when required
• Respond to internal and external audit queries as and when required
• Carry any other duties as may be assigned

Educational Requirements:

• The minimum education level required to perform this job. Degree Business Management /
  Finance /Economics or related field

Related Job Experience / Qualifications:

• At least 10 years’ experience, with 5 in senior management
• Knowledge of Investment management, Cooperative management, property and real estate
• Good understanding of the internal policies, systems and procedures of the organization

Additional skills:

• Leadership/Supervisory management skills Interpersonal/formal communication (oral and
  written) skills
• Planning and organizing skills/ quality orientation
• Computer literacy skills – Ms Office applications Negotiation skills
  If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke , indicating the title on the subject line before 17th February, 2014
  We do not charge for interviews.
  Please note your current salary on your CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Murang’a University College Deputy Principal (Administration, Finance, Planning and Development) Vacancy

Murang’a University College Deputy Principal (Administration, Finance, Planning and Development)

Murang’a University College (MRUC) was established under Universities Act 2012 Section 74.
MRUC is positioning itself to develop a distinctive profile as a progressive and international Technical University, growing its enrolment strategically.
The University College is located 1.5 km from Murang’a town, 85 km North East of Nairobi, 70 km South East of Nyeri and 50 km South West of Embu. Its location provides a serene environment conducive for learning.
The University College Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons to provide leadership to the institution in the position Deputy Principal (Administration, Finance, Planning and Development).
The Deputy Principal (Administration, Finance, Planning and Development)
Ref. MR.U.C/03/2014

The Deputy Principal shall report to the Principal and shall be the Head of Administration, Finance, Planning and Development and will ensure these functions evolve into pillars of excellence within the
University College.Qualifications and experience
The applicant should;

• Be a Professor or Associate Professor with at least eight (8) years experience in senior management (Dean, Director and above) position in a University;
• Be outstanding and internationally recognized scholar as evidenced by publications and referee journal (at least ten in the last five years) or university level book chapters and books.
• Demonstrate the ability to attract project grants/ awards;
• Have supervised Post graduate students
• Demonstrate competence in administrative and financial leadership;
• Have a good understanding of government financial and fiscal policies;
• Be computer literate;
• Applicants with an MBA will have an added advantage.
• Comply with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
  
  Duties and Responsibilities
  
  
  Deputy Principal Administration, Finance, Planning and Development in consultation with Principal shall:
  
• Be responsible to the Principal and the Council.
• Provide leadership in administration, finance,
• Planning and development.
• Provide leadership and direction in the management of University College resources including human, physical, financial and information resources;
• Coordinate the preparation of Statutory financial statements and other management reports;
• Advice the Principal and the Management Board on financial status of the University College;
• Make proposals for development of policies on human resource, administrative, finance and
  development matters;
• Manage the budgeting process of the University College;
• Coordinate and oversee the procurement process;
• Oversee projects and prepare periodic status reports;
• Submit reports on implementation of procurement processes to the Principal;
• Conduct periodic review of academic and administration staff establishments and submit reports to the Principal;
• Periodically submit reports on the status of central services;
• Prepare and submit relevant and Statutory reports on the division to the Principal;
• Perform such other functions and responsibilities assigned by the Principal and University Council as may be necessary and in the interests of the University College as per its rules and regulations;Terms and Conditions
  
  
• The above post carries a competitive remuneration package which includes basic salary, house allowance, and medical cover as per the University College’s medical scheme, leave allowance, official transport and gratuity at the end of the contract period as per University College provisions.
• The salary entry point will depend on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Application Procedure
Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of applications including a detailed curriculum vitae, with contact details, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers, current post and salary, certified copies of certificates and testimonials and get clearance from the following institutions;
HELB
EACC
Kenya Revenue authority
Certificate of good conduct
And names of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and areas of specialization to reach the chairman of council not later than 17th February 2014.
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should request their referees to submit their reference directly to the address
here below within the stipulated period.

The Chairman,
Murang’a University College Council,
C/o Institute for Development Studies (IDS),
Gandhi Wing 5th Floor, Rm 511.
P.O Box 30197-00100
Nairobi.

E-mail:chairmanmruc@gmail.com