CEMASTEA Massive Recruitment | Kenyan Jobs November 2011

The Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) is an institution under the Ministry of Education that offers In-Service Education and Training (INSET) for Mathematics and Science Teachers in Kenya.

The Centre also serves as a Regional INSET Centre for Strengthening of Mathematics and Science Education in Western, Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (SMASE WECSA) for 34 African countries. CEMASTEA is looking for professionals of high integrity, dependable, self-driven, customer focused, team players and able to meet strict deadlines to fill the following positions;

Advert No. 1

Cook

Job Group F

1 Post

The Cook will;

• Observe Health and Safety Standards in work areas;
• Prepare, Produce, hold and serve food;
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate in Food and Beverage Production or Institutional Management or any other equivalent qualification;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C- (minus);
• Previously served as Cook in a comparable position for at least (3) years; and
• A Certificate of good health.

Advert No. 2A

Supply Chain Assistant I (Storekeeper)

Job Group J

1 Post

The Supply Chain Assistant I, will be responsible for;

• Coordinating the purchase of supplies for the department with vendors;
• Maintain a filing system in accordance with internal procedures;
• Maintain office supply inventories and order supplies as necessary;
• Receive approved requisitions and prepare and dispatch LPO’s as needed for goods and services;
• Maintaining registers of Receipt and issued stores from the central store;
• Carrying out stocktaking of stores; Issuing and rationing of stores;
• Identifying of unserviceable stores/ or other stores for disposal.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C-(minus) with a minimum of C- in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili or its equivalent;
• At least 3 years Procuring experience;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Advert No. 2B

Supply Chain Assistant II (Storekeeper)

Job Group G

1 Post

The Supply chain assistant II will be responsible for:

• Receipt and issuance of stores;
• Maintaining records of all stores received and issued;
• Ensuring proper storage of items;
• Issue items to various sections in accordance to the order list provided.

Minimum Requirements

• a Certificate in Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean Grade C- (Minus) with at least grade C (Plain) in English and Mathematics or its equivalent;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Advert No. 3

Finance Officer

Job Group M

1 Post

The Finance Officer will be responsible for

• Managing finances;
• Ensuring adherence to appropriate accounting system;
• Coordinating preparation of annual budgets;
• Interpreting financial/accounting policies procedures, standards, rules and regulations;
• Ensuring timely preparation of financial statements and accounts;
• Dealing with audit queries;

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with Finance Option.
• CPA II and above/ACCA Final;
• Served as a Finance Officer I or similar position in a Public/Private institution for at least three (3) years.
• Should be proficient in computer use application.

Advert No. 4

Internal Auditor

Job Group L

1 Post

The Internal Auditor will;

• Ensure that all financial transactions are in compliance with established policies and practices;
• Ensure that internal control systems are adequate;
• Ensure that assets are efficiently utilized and safeguarded;
• Audit the Centre’s books of accounts;
• Audit all payments vouchers for all financial obligations before funds are released for payment; and
• Prepare annual reports for all audited accounts.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting/Finance option)
• CPA I and above;
• Should have served as an Auditor in a comparable and relevant position in a Public/ Private Institution for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Should be proficient in computer use and its applications.

Advert No. 5

Accounts Assistant

Job Group H

1 Post

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for;

• Collection of funds from the Centre’s income generating activities;
• Maintenance of cash ledgers and general accounts reconciliations;
• Preparation of payment vouchers and making authorized payments;
• Maintenance of an efficient filing system of payment vouchers, receipts and invoices.

Minimum Requirements

• CPA ( II) and above or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent;
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar organisation;
• Should be proficient in computerized accounting.

Advert No. 6

Housekeeper/ Cateress

Job Group J

1 Post

The Housekeeper/Cateress will be responsible for:

• Ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of catering and hostel facilities;
• Management of Catering and Laundry Services;
• Maintenance of furnishing linen, furniture, beddings;
• Looking into the general welfare of guests, staff and/or patrons;
• Inducting the stewards and Linen Assistants;
• Controlling stock and inventory of the Kitchen store;
• Checking in and out of the guests.

Minimum Requirements

• Higher National Diploma in Food and Beverage and Institutional Management or its equivalent;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent
• Prior experience as Housekeeper/Cateress in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years in a Public/Private Institution;
• A certificate of good health;
• Good organization and Public Relations skills.

Advert No. 7

Librarian

Job Group J

1 Post

The Librarian will be responsible for;

• Identification and acquisition of library materials;
• Safeguarding of Library inventory;
• Preparation and organization of library resources;
• Bibliographic searching and retrieval;
• Maintenance of serial records and updating of database;
• Shelving and filing of materials.

Minimum Requirements

• Higher National Diploma in Library Studies or Information Science or equivalent qualification;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade C (Plain) or its equivalent qualification with at least a C (plain) in either Mathematics, English or Kiswahili;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• At least two (2) years’ experience performing similar duties.

Advert No. 8

Personal Secretary

Job Group J

1 Post

The Personal Secretary will:

• Manage the Director’s Office Protocol
• Maintain the Director’s Diary
• Perform office management and related duties;
• Perform secretarial duties and
• Handle inquiries at the front desk.

Minimum Requirements

• Passed the following subjects offered by KNEC;(Short hand III (minimum 100wpm); Typewriting III (50wpm); Business English III; Communication Skills II; Commerce II; Office practice II; Secretarial Duties II and Office Management III;)
• Have served satisfactorily in an equivalent position for at least three years in a Public/Private Institution;
• A certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;
• Communication and interpersonal skills; Good command of the English language (both written and spoken);
• Administrative skills, Public relations and excellent interpersonal skills; and Pleasant personality.
• KCSE mean grade C- or its equivalent

Advert No. 9

Laundry Assistant

Job Group F

1 Post

The Laundry Assistant will;

• Ensure Health and Safety policies are followed strictly in the laundry room;
• Manage the laundry procedures and required flow of laundry to prevent a build up;
• Distribute laundry to the appropriate rooms; ensure the correct marking of different laundry.

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate in Laundry management/Housekeeping;
• A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean grade D( plain);
• Certificate of Health;
• At least two (2) year experience;
• Attentive to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Good planning and organization skills;
• Ability to multi-task.

Advert No. 10

Waiter/Waitress

Job Group G

1 Post

The Waitress/ Waiter will;

• Be sensitive to customer needs;
• Cleaning service equipments;
• Serving of food and beverages;
• Cleaning the dining hall, tables, cruets and ensuring proper handling of cutlery and other equipment;
• Welcoming and directing guests as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Food and Beverage Service and Sales;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C- (minus)
• Prior experience of two (2) years in a busy work environment preferably hotel, restaurant or an institution;
• Certificate of good health.

Advert No. 11

Clerical Officer

Job Group G

1 Post

The Clerical Officer will carry out the following duties;

• Sorting out, filing and dispatching letters;
• Carrying out miscellaneous services as directed;
• Collection and delivery of mail in and out of the Centre;
• Compiling data and drafting simple letters;
• Messengerial duties as assigned and any other official duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE) Mean grade C (plain),
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar position;
• Proficiency in computer use and application;
• Professionalism and of high integrity.

Advert No. 12

Driver

Job Group F

2 Posts

The Driver will;

• Drive a motor vehicle as authorized;
• Carry out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure etc; detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• Maintain the work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• Ensure safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• Ensure safety of the passengers and/of goods therein;
• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle;
• Messengerial duties as may be assigned; and
• Any other official duty that may be assigned from time to time;
• A certificate in mechanics will be an added advantage.

Minimum Requirements

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (plain);
• Passed Suitability Test for Driver grade III;
• A valid Driving License free from any current endorsement for classes of vehicles an officer is required to drive;
• Have attended a first Aid certificate course lasting not less than one week at St. Johns or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology or any other recognized institution;
• A valid certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police; and
• At least two (2) years driving experience.
• Female drivers are encouraged to apply

Advert No. 13

Laboratory Technicians

Job Group H

3 Posts

The Laboratory Technicians duties will include;

• Preparing of laboratory solutions and reagents;
• General management of the laboratory;
• Maintaining inventory of laboratory materials;
• Setting up equipment/apparatus for experiments as instructed by academic staff;
• Maintaining cleanliness in the laboratory premises.

Requirements

• A Diploma in Laboratory Technician Course or above or other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Have served as Laboratory Technician III or equivalent position in a Public/Private Institution for at least three (3) years;

Advert No. 14

Caretaker

Job Group J

1 Post

The Caretaker will:

• Coordinating the maintenance of infrastructure and utilities;
• Coordinating renovations of buildings and other physical infrastructure within the institute;
• Update and maintain records of all the institutes property;
• Planning, organizing and coordinating of sound security system and procedures to protect the Centre;
• Inspect firefighting equipment and fire alarm systems to ensure that they are in good condition;
• Advice management on necessary security action and equipment required.
• Checking maintenance of cleanliness in all buildings.

Requirements

• Holder of a Diploma in Civil Engineering or Building Economics or its equivalent;
• Basic training in security matters;
• Three (3) years’ experience in a similar position;
• Attendance of a safety course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

How to apply:

All qualified candidates including persons with disability should send their application and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, a daytime phone contact, email address, and names of two referees plus certified copies of Academic Certificates in a sealed envelope with the Advert No. clearly marked on the envelope by close of business 24th November 2011 to:-

The Director
CEMASTEA
P.O. Box 24214-00502
Nairobi.