Openings at Institution of Engineers of Kenya

Job Purpose: 

The Capacity Building Officer will be responsible for assisting the Training and Membership Manager in designing and implementing capacity building programmes to provide total coverage of all appropriate training needs for the members of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

• Design high quality capacity building programmes for IEK members
• To maintain effective communication with members to establish training needs
• Develop training needs assessment tools
• Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs
• To develop and maintain training material to the highest standard
• To evaluate the effectiveness of training and modify materials as appropriate
• Accurately capture member CPD points and ensure they are updated by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
• Update training materials, in line with changes to the legislation, processes and agreements.
• Support the compilation and submission of training reports
• Ensuring all assessments and evaluation tools are administered before, during and after training
• Develop the Annual Training Calendar in conjunction with the Training and Membership Manager
• Support in the development of training timetables and allocation of sessions to facilitators
• Maintain a database of resource persons in the various thematic areas
• Ensure resource persons have submitted invoice to Finance after trainings and follow up on payment
• Ensure communication to members concerning upcoming trainings is done in a timely manner
• Ensure renewal of registration with NITA is done promptly
• Liaise with Finance to ensure timely payment to NITA

Qualifications and Background Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Business Management, Human resource, Leadership or equivalent. ∙
• Demonstrable 2 years experience as a capacity building/training officer.

Preferred Skills

• High level of professionalism
• Proven track record of boosting company growth through training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to conduct thorough needs assessments to gauge training needs. ∙ Energetic, determined, and highly capable disposition

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The Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial accounting and general office services for a high-quality, results-oriented project focused on strengthening and implementing IEK Financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting, finance, and administration components of IEK including the various petty cash funds and finance, accounting, and administrative activities.
• Establish and implement Finance, Accounting and Procurement Policies and Procedures of the organization.
• Prepare and manage cash flows and develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Establish / implement an investment policy for IEK.
• Identification and Management of risks exposure to the organization’s investments and offer advisory /recommendations on actions to be taken.
• Monitoring of bank accounts to ensure safety of Institution’s funds.
• Grow IEK revenues for financial sustainability while introducing new streams.
• Supervise project staff and consultants working on finance and administrative projects. ∙ Maintain financial records and support annual audits.
• Develop corporate budget and monitor implementation.
• Coordinate and oversee program tendering and procurement activities.
• Develop and implement office administrative and personnel systems.
• Maintain financial controls and procedures for the management of funds.
• Ensure compliance with Laws and policies.

Qualification and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPAK and have a valid membership with ICPAK professional body.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience working in a similar role. Possess skills in budgeting, costing, and financial reporting.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, ethical management skills and excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with accounting software.