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Grade 15

Re-advertised

MMU/ADM/FIN/1

The appointee will be responsible to the Deputy Principal (F&A) for the day to day running of the income and revenue, expenditure and investments and financial planning and analysis portfolios.

This is the most senior position in the Finance Department and calls for a mature person with demonstratable leadership skills and a clear understanding of the entire finance function.

Qualifications

    * Bachelor of Commerce degree with an MBA (Finance & Accounting option) from a recognized university

    * Must be fully qualified accountants holding CPA (K) or its equivalent and registered members of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya

    * At least ten (10) years relevant experience in a large organization.

    * Must have Information Technology skills and be proficient in computerized accounting.

This is a senior position and to succeed, one must have the ability to supervise and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. One should have high integrity and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of professionals.

Grade 14

MMU/ACA/REG/1

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:

    * Liaising with other service departments that affect housing, health, sports and welfare of students including guidance, counseling and academic

    * Advising the Student Governing Council (SGC) on matters concerning its functions and regulate expenditure of its finances.

    * Administration of Multimedia University College Students’ Association (MMUSA).

    * Handling students’ disciplinary cases

    * Co-ordinating all students’ publications and communication

Qualifications:

    * Doctoral degree or its equivalent in Education Psychology, Counseling psychology from a recognized institution or equivalent qualifications with 4 years post qualification working experience in handling students’ welfare matters at University level

    * OR Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, Education Psychology from a recognized institution or equivalent qualifications with at least 6 years post qualification experience in handling students’ welfare matters at University level, three of which should be at the level of senior Assistant Dean of Students.

    * Mature with proven ability to effectively interact with students and other members of the College community.

    * Evidence of 2 publications in referred journals or attendance in conference and research work will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

    * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

    * Strong leadership and team work abilities

    * Stress tolerance, adaptable and with ability to pro-actively respond to Students’ needs

    * Strong analytical skills

    * Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity

NT 13

MMU/RPE/REG/1

Reporting to the Deputy Principal (Research, Production & Extension), the successful candidate will head the University Business Process Outsourcing Unit in line with Vision 2030 and contribute to the realization of the University Strategic Plan and vision as a centre of excellence in ICT.

Responsibilities

    * Spearhead business process outsourcing initiatives that are consistent with the University overall strategy

    * Manage multiple business initiatives in a start-up environment

    * Build and manage a BPO development team with acceptable work ethics, culture and values

    * Conduct BPO contract negotiations in consultation with relevant University officials

    * Setting up an ultra modern BPO services center comprising of contact center, back office, data transcription, software development and engineering development and market the same nationally and internationally

    * Facilitate the mobilization of financial, knowledge, technical and other resources in support of the BPO activities

    * Set up international and in-country outsourcing industry linkages and training institutions

    * Develop and implement training strategies in the University to deliver a national pool of highly skilled man power for the BPO/Information Technology Enable Services (ITES) industry in line with Vision 2030

    * Equip trainees with knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them work efficiently in a BPO call/contact centres

Key Qualifications

    * Masters degree in Business Administration/Entrepreneurship/Information and Communications Technology or related fields from a recognized university

    * At least 10 years professional experience in a busy business environment, 3 of which must be at senior management level in either public or the private sector

    * Strong management, leadership, organization and coordination skills

    * A good understanding of the key issues and challenges facing the BPO industry

    * Ability to handle multiple assignments, work under pressure and maintain organized work habits

    * Experience in business acquisition and joint venture management will be an added advantage

NT 12

MMU/ADM/FIN/2

Reporting to the Registrar (Finance & Administration), the Human Resource Manager carry will out the following duties and responsibilities:

    * Conduct staff recruitment and selection

    * Conduct staff appraisal and compile training needs

    * Co-ordinate staff training programmes

    * Handle employee relations, union matters and deal with labour disputes

    * Process contracts, warning letters, terminations, dismissals and other internal and external correspondences

    * Handle employee grievances and administer disciplinary actions

    * Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in regard to personnel matters and labour laws

    * Manage staff leave records

    * Maintain and develop an effective HR function which is aligned to results and people focused culture

Key Qualifications

    * MBA in Human Resource Management

    * Must have worked in an organization with a union environment

    * Good working knowledge of the Human Resource functions, at least 3 years relevant working experience in a busy environment

    * Excellent inter-personal, communication and organization skills

    * Computer skills (MS Word/excel and internet/e-mail

NT 9

4 Posts

MMU/ACA/REG/2

Reporting to the Registrar (Academic Affairs and Deans of Faculties, successful candidates will:

    * Attend to day-to-day administrative and student matters in the Faculties

    * Process examination results for presentation at Faculty, Deans’ and Academic Board Levels

    * Process students’ matters at the Faculty for consideration at relevant College Boards

Qualifications

    * Relevant undergraduate degree in related field with at least three years work experience in a large public organization or private institution or institution of higher learning.

    * Must be adept in use of MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and also ability to use internet and email facilities.

    * Self-driven, reliable, tolerant, result oriented with a positive outlook, and clear focus on high quality and business development.

    * Ability to handle multiple assignments, work under pressure and maintain organized work habits.

    * Those who have worked in a faculty or department in a University for at least one of the three years will have an added advantage

Salary Scales

    * NT 15: Kshs.113140 x 3687 – 135262 x 6068 – 165600

    * NT 14: Kshs.89707 x 2774 – 92481 x 3352 – 115945

    * NT 13: 69840 x 2012 – 73864 x 2507 – 81385 x 2774 – 92481

    * Grade 9: Kshs.26128 x 1008 – 31168 x 1332 – 37828

Applications accompanied by copies of relevant documents and certificates including a detailed CV, current salary and copy of pay slip, telephone number and e-mail address should be addressed to and reach the undersigned on or before 17th June 2011

The Deputy Principal (Finance & Administration)

Multimedia University College of Kenya

P O Box 30305-00100,

Nairobi