The New Kenya Co-operative
Creameries Limited is one of the leading Dairy Companies in the country
re-known for its world class brands that include KCC Butter, Ghee, Cheese, Gold
Crown, Safariland Powder and Mala among others. We wish to recruit dynamic and
result driven professionals to fill the following positions:-
1. Assistant Information Systems Auditor.
The Job: Reporting to the Information Systems Auditor, the holder will undertake reviews of the NKCC’s ICT infrastructure and provide assurance to management on the adequacy of the system controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting
regular risk assessments in the company’s Information System and ICT
Infrastructure and recommending measures to mitigate them.
- Contribute
to the development of the annual Information Systems audit plan.
- Execute
Information systems Audit reviews based on annual Information Systems
Audit plan.
- Provide
support to other assurance processes to ensure the overall system audit
opinion is incorporated and risks identified in the underlying information
systems and entire company.
- Monitor the
implementation and operation defined controls and recommendations on an
ongoing basis.
- Ensure that
financial and operational audit programmers’ include sufficient and
relevant information systems audit tests.
- Ensure that the
company’s automated systems and information technology are in compliance
with the Company Policies and Procedures requirements
The Candidate
- Bachelors
Degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/ Computer Engineering from
a recognized University.
- Professional
Qualifications in Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA) or Certified
Information Security Manager (CISM)
- CPA /ACCA
will be an added advantage.
- 1-2 years
experience in Information Systems audit within an internal audit function
or external audit work experience specializing in Information Systems
audit from a reputable audit firm.
- Ability to
apply professional and other skills acquired in an ERP environment.
- Good
understanding of information systems controls and techniques for
evaluating such controls, concept of risk and risk assessment.
- Sufficient
understanding of diverse information systems environment and architecture,
software, computer operations and systems lifecycle.
- Thorough
understanding of business processes and of Network Security and controls
for LAW/WAN.
- Knowledge
and experience in the use of CAATS/auditing software is desirable.
- Detailed
knowledge of information systems governance and security principles and
practices.
Essential Skills
- Excellent in
written and verbal communication, numerical, analytical and report writing
skills.
- Must be
proactive and innovative keeping abreast with technological advancements.
- Working
knowledge on SAP will be an added advantage.
- Must have
ability to work independently with minimum supervision and a team player
with good interpersonal skills.
2. Procurement Officer
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Head of
Procurement, the holder will follow up on the procurement of quality goods and
services at competitive prices.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Facilitating
the procurement of goods and services for the company
- Prepare
requests for proposals
- Follow up on
tender documents, prepare letters of invitation to bidders to attend
tender openings, facilitate tender opening sessions and Implement
decisions of Tender /Procurement and Disposal committees
- Monitoring
the position of individual requisitions and expedite delivery of goods and
services
- Maintain a
database of pre-qualified suppliers
- Review
contracts and liaise with the legal department on preparing service level
agreements based on tender documents
- Offer
secretarial services to Procurement Committee and Disposal Committee
Meetings
- Facilitating
preparation and consolidation of annual Procurement Plan in liaison with
all departments
- Preparation
of Procurement reports and submission of the same to the Head of
Procurement
Person Specifications
- Academic
Qualifications - Bachelors Degree in Purchasing and Supplies or its
equivalent
- Professional
Qualifications - Familiarity with the Public Procurements and Disposals
Act, 2005
- Experience -
4 years and above prior experience in a similar job in a busy environment.
Skills
- Proficiency
with standard office computer applications
- Ability to
work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Good
analytical, report writing, and Basic supervisory skills
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills
3. Procurement Assistant
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the
Procurement Officer, the holder will provide support in the procurement of
goods and services.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Preparing
the request for quotations, sending out to pre-qualified suppliers and
analyzing the quotations or tenders
- Updating all
incoming requisitions from the various locations and updating of the
requisition register
- Monitoring
of stock levels with stores and other departments and taking prompt
action, and expediting delivery of goods and services.
- Preparation
and Raising of Purchase Orders in ERP
- Maintaining,
filing , storage of procurement documents and the safe custody of tender
documents
- Assisting in
responding to calls and correspondences on inquiries from both internal
and external clients
Person Specifications
- Academic
Qualifications - Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from a recognized
Institution
- Professional
Qualifications - Familiarity with the Public Procurement and Disposals
Act, 2005
- Experience-
4 year and above prior experience in a similar job in a busy environment
Skills
- Excellent
Computer literacy, Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Good record
keeping skills and attention to detail
- Change
agility (flexible) and ability to follow through on defined tasks
4. Systems Administrator.
Reporting to the Business Applications Manager, to ensure both system and data remain operational and secure at all times.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensuring
that company information as well as the Privacy Laws and Policies are
enforced.
- Developing,
implementing and maintaining IT security solutions including firewalls,
antivirus solutions and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Providing
periodic reports on information security issues
- Reviewing
news systems design and major modifications for security implications
prior to implementation
- Assisting in
the design and management of the business and disaster recovery plans for
the enterprise
- Collaborating
in the development and maintenance of NKCC information security policy and
program
- Performing
risk assessment tests on the system to ensure proper functionality
- Install,
maintain and support system and application software.
- Make sure
that the system software, operating systems and procedures conform to
organization norms, values and standards
- Create,
reset, delete and maintain user accounts and passwords
- Train all
staff about the uses of various software and programs installed on the
systems.
- Perform or
assist in troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving system and application
problems/errors
- Perform
usage monitoring of systems and applications ]ensure optimum system
performance by monitoring system efficiency
- Archive data
daily and purge them if necessary
- Perform
basic systems security administration functions
- Providing
monitoring and primary response and intervention for information
technology related security incidents and violations
- Keep current
with new security and network monitoring technologies, applicable laws and
regulations
- Plan for and
respond to service outages. Communicate about any system failure to the
users and update them about the possible uptime
- Monitor and
manage system resources, including COU usage, disk usage, tape backup
systems
- Perform
systems backup and recovery procedures
- Maintain
system documentation and logs
- Any other
duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Person Specifications
- Bachelors’
degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science or related field from a
reputable Institution
- Microsoft
Certified System Engineer (MCSE/MCITP) OR related Certificate would be an
advantage
- 3 to 4 years
work experience
Skills
- Experience
working with SAP Basic Module
- Familiarity
with network computer applications – WAN, LAN, E-mail Infrastructure
- Technical
knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft related applications and
technologies
- Ability to
work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Good
analytical, report writing skills
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills
5. Network / Security Administrator
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Business
Applications Manager, to ensure maximum availability of resources for users
through the administration of the network and desktop equipment, and servers as
well as the telecommunication services and applications.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensure LAN
and IP services are operational
- Coordinate
and manage VoIP services
- Ensuring
availability of bandwidth for critical applications
- Assisting
the manager to verify monthly invoices and to make payments accordingly
- Resolving
network problems escalated by the Service Delivery
- Facilitating
the use of the video conferencing equipment
- Exploring
ways to improve effectiveness of communications among staff members
- Maintaining
proper documentation of the company’s telecommunications network and
computing environment including routine system start-up and shut down
- Designing,
configuring and testing network and operating system
- Facilitating
the provision of back-up for data and assisting in disaster recovery
- Any other
duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Person Specifications
- Bachelors’
degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science or related field from a
reputable Institution
- Professional
Qualification in Certified Computer Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco
Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or its equivalent.
- 3 to 4 years
work experience
Skills
- Experience
working with SAP Basic Module
- Familiarity
with network computer applications – WAN, LAN, E-mail Infrastructure
- Ability to
work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Good
analytical, report writing skills
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills
If you meet the above requirements, send your applications
quoting the Name of Position applied for on the right hand corner of the
envelop, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, indicating current salary,
copies of certificates, testimonies and contacts of at least three references
and daytime telephone contacts to:
Chief Manager, Human Resource and Administration
New Kenya Co-operative Creameries
P.O. Box 30131 - 00100 GPO
Please note that all applications SHOULD BE sent through the above address ONLY, NOT later than 20th July 2012 5 p.m.
New KCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
