The
Kenya Education Network (KENET) is a not-for-profit membership organization
that is licensed by the Communications Commission of Kenya as an Alternative
Network Facility Provider.
KENET
is the National Research and Education Network (NREN) of Kenya and provides
broadband Internet services to the higher education and research institutions
in Kenya, including all the public and most of the private universities.
KENET
has grown rapidly in the past two years predominantly because of the expansion
of the higher education sector in Kenya and therefore seeks to fill the
following positions:
1. Director, Learning Technologies
This
position reports to the Executive Director/CEO of KENET and will be responsible
for promoting and piloting the use of modern learning technologies to transform
higher education in KENET member institutions.
The
position will design and coordinate innovative and demonstration teaching and
learning with technology projects in collaboration with member
institutions.
This
position will suitable for candidates who are already senior faculty members in
one of the KENET member universities and who are willing to provide academic
leadership in the use of learning technologies to transform and enhance the
quality of university education in Kenya.
Suitable
candidates will be expected to have the following qualifications and
experience:
- A
PhD in ICT or educational technology from a recognized university
- Demonstrated
excellent teaching skills at university level preferably in an African
university
- Experience
in developing e-learning materials
- Experience
in academic leadership and working with senior leadership of universities
- Demonstrated
ability to attract grants from industry and foundations
- Demonstrated
high ethical and moral standards
This
position shall be on contract terms of three (3) years which shall be renewable
based on performance.
Faculty
who plan to take academic leave of absence or sabbaticals are encouraged to
apply.
An
attractive remuneration package commensurate with the position will be
offered to the successful candidates.
2. Communications Manager
1
Position
This
position reports to the Executive Director/CEO of KENET. Suitable candidate
will provide leadership in execution of the KENET communications strategy in
promoting local and international collaboration and partnerships in research,
education and innovations using both print and electronic media, including
social media.
Suitable
candidates will be expected to have the following qualifications and
experience:
- An
undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, educational
technology, information sciences, or business administration (marketing
option)
- At
least 10 years experience as a communications professional in a
medium-sized organization, five at a senior level executing a digital
media strategy, preferably in the ICT industry.
- Any
relevant higher degree will be an added advantage
- Demonstrated
excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili
languages. Ability to communicate in French will be an added advantage.
This
is a senior position and shall be on contract terms of three (3) years,
renewable based on performance.
A
competitive salary shall be offered and shall be within the salary bracket for
communications managers working in medium-sized not-for-profit organizations in
Kenya.
4. Head of Finance
This
position reports to the Executive Director and CEO of KENET and will be
responsible for providing strategic leadership in finance, procurement, and
accounting at KENET.
The
successful candidate will serve as the Chief Finance Officer of KENET.
Suitable candidates will be expected to have the following qualifications and
experience:
- A
undergraduate degree in commerce or accounting information systems or
engineering from a recognized university
- Must
be a CPA (K)
- A
relevant higher degree in business will be an added advantage
- At
least 10 years experience as an accountant, five as a senior accountant or
CFO of a medium-sized company that has an operational ERP.
- Demonstrated
high moral and ethical standards
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English language
This
is a senior position and shall be on contract terms of three (3) years,
renewable based on performance.
A
competitive salary shall be offered and shall be within the salary
bracket for senior accountants or CFOs of medium-sized for-profit or
not-for-profit organizations in Kenya
5. Senior Accountant
1
Position
This
position reports to the Head of Finance of KENET and will be responsible for
providing management support in the preparation of financial accounts,financial
analysis, treasury management, budgeting and budgetary control.
The
position will provide leadership in the budgeting process and analysis of
business performance.
Suitable candidates will be expected to have the following qualifications
and experience:
- A
business, commerce or accounting degree or equivalent from a recognized
university and must be at least CPA (K)
- At
least five years’ experience in a busy accounting office or audit firm
- Experience
in preparing of financial accounts and reports for senior management.
- Proficiency
in the use and setting up of computer-based accounting information systems
and ERPs
- Ability
to work independently with limited supervision
- Demonstrated
high ethical standards
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English language
A
competitive salary shall be offered and shall be within the salary bracket for
senior accountants of medium-sized for-profit or not-for-profit organizations
in Kenya
6. Network Engineer
(1
position)
This
position reports to the Head of Infrastructure and will join the engineering
team with the responsibility for design, implementation and maintenance
of the broadband and high-performance KENET IP network that connects member
institutions.
Suitable
candidates will be expected to have the following qualifications and
experience:
- An
undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or equivalent from a
recognized university with advanced knowledge of telecommunications networks
- At
least three years’ experience as a network engineer or equivalent in an
organization with a large IP network, ISP or telecom operator.
- Post-graduate
degree with specialization in telecommunication networks or network
security or advanced professional certifications will be an added
advantage
- Demonstrated
excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English language
- Demonstrated
high ethical and moral standards
This
position shall be on contract terms of three (3) years which shall be renewable
based on performance.
7. Graduate Trainees in network engineering and information
services
(4
positions)
KENET
invites suitable recent (less than 3 years from graduation date) university
graduates to apply for a one-year Graduate Trainee program at KENET that aims
to develop capacity in the areas network engineering and shared information
services.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an intensive one-year on the
job training in one of the areas below
Graduate trainee in network engineering and
operations
(2
positions)
Applicants
must be degree holders from recognised universities in in Electrical
Engineering or equivalent (e.g., electronic engineering, telecommunications engineering).
Graduate trainee in information systems and information
services
(2
positions)
Applicants
must be degree holders from recognized universities in information systems,
information sciences, accounting, education, or business
All
graduate trainee candidates will be expected to have the following
qualifications
- Must
have (or expecting) Upper 2nd class honours & above qualification or
its equivalent in relevant area for each area of training.
- Demonstrated
critical thinking and analytical skills
- Excellent
oral and written technical communication skills in English language
- Demonstrated
high moral and ethical standards
These
positions shall be on a fixed contract term one year but at the end of one
year, some of the candidates will be given an opportunity to join KENET on a
full-basis based on availability of vacant positions and performance.
KENET
is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity.
Female
candidates as well as candidates from marginalized or semi-arid area are
encouraged to apply.
An
attractive remuneration package commensurate with the position will be offered
to the successful candidates within the salary brackets for medium-sized
organizations in Kenya.
Applications
should be sent to:
The
Executive Director
Kenya Education Network (KENET)
P.O. Box 30244, 00100
Nairobi
not
later than December 21, 2012..
Applications
should be accompanied by copies of secondary and university degree
certificates, up to date CV showing current or past gross monthly salary, names
and addresses of two (2) referees, a cover letter written in essay style, and
day-time telephone contact.
E-mail
applications should be sent to applications@kenet.or.ke and should include
scanned copies of the certificates sent as an attachment.
Only
shortlisted candidates shall receive an invitation to attend the first
interview by January 15, 2013 and from KENET.