Deputy Secretary (Administration) Job in Kenya

The Kenya National Examinations Council wishes to Recruit Self Motivated and Qualified Professionals for the Vacant Positions Listed Below.
 

1.0 Deputy Secretary(Administration)

KNEC Scale EC 14
 

The Deputy Secretary, Administration will report to the Senior Deputy Secretary, Human Resource Management & Administration.
 

1.1 Duties and Responsibilities
 

1.1.1 Overall in charge of all General Administration activities in KNEC;
 

1.1.2 Co-ordinate 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.
 

1.1.3 Facilitate meetings for specialized functions; maintain minutes, and co-ordinate the implementation of resolutions of joint meetings of the specialized services.
 

1.1.4 Apply the performance management systems including performance appraisal.
 

1.1.5 Prepare, monitor and control the divisional budget.
 

1.1.6 Manage all the facilities and assets of the Council.
 

1.1.7 Ensure efficient resource mobilization and utilization.
 

1.2 Qualifications and Experience
 

1.2.1 A Masters Degree in any of the following: Business Administration, Public Administration, or any other relevant field.
 

1.2.2 Fifteen (15) years experience handling administrative functions as indicated in 1.1 above in a reputable Public or Private Institution, with at least one year experience at a senior level. The duties and responsibilities should be clearly specified in the CV indicating the period.
 

1.2.3 Applicants should also have headed at least a Section or above in a complex Public or Private institution with a staff establishment of more than 200 employees.
 

1.2.4 KCSE mean grade C+ and above or equivalent qualification.
 

1.2.5 Those who have attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks, training in Logistics or Project Management will have an added advantage.
 

2.0 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.

3.0 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 Friday 22nd February, 2013 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.