Career Opportunities at National Mining Corporation (NMC)

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ADVERT NO. NMC 001/23

Job Description

• Interpreting and implementing Human Resource policies, strategies, guidelines, and regulations;
• Coordinating the administration and processing of the payroll/Human Resource database;
• Managing employee relations and staff discipline;
• Coordinating the implementation and monitoring of Human Resource Planning and staff development programs;
• Carrying out periodic reviews of human resource terms and conditions of service;
• Reviewing and updating staff rules and regulations;
• Implementing Performance Appraisal System (PAS);
• Carrying out annual surveys on employee satisfaction (ESS), Work Environment Satisfaction (WES) and Training Needs Assessment (TNA);
• Facilitating staff welfare, reward, and employee benefits programs;
• Implementing staff welfare, reward, and employee benefits programs;
• Developing and implementing Division work plans, budgets, and programmes; and
• Managing staff performance in the Human Resource Department.

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• A member of the Institute of Human Resource Management and in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution

Key Competencies and Skills

• Leadership skills,
• Interpersonal skills,
• Problem solving,
• Emotional Intelligence
• Team leadership

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ADVERT NO. NMC 002/23

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Reviewing and updating subsidiary ledgers and reconciling them to the general ledger;
• Ensuring supplier and customer accounts are reconciled on monthly basis;
• Ensuring proper Management of cash through implementation of controls;
• Ensuring tax compliance in all operations;
• Preparing annual financial statements;
• Liaising with external/internal auditor on audit matters and acting on management letter;
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and controls;
• Coordinating the preparation of year-end closing financial statements;
• Maintaining book of debtors, debt accounts and monitor payments and update records and periodically reconcile their accounts;
• Reviewing individual or commercial customer files to identify and select delinquent accounts for collection;
• Advising Management on creditors that need to be written off as bad debts and or deal with liquidators and collection agencies; and
• Preparing annual budgets and project budgets.

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years working experience, three (3) years of which must have been in supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounts, Economics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

 Key Competencies and Skills

• Risk analysis
• Integrity
• Financial planning
• Accounting skills;
• Result oriented
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills

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ADVERT NO. NMC 003/23

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Implementing procurement laws and guidelines;
• Ensuring compliance with public procurement and asset disposal act, 2015, and regulations;
• Processing tender for procurement of goods and services as per laid down policies and procedures;
• Developing and implementing section work plans and budgets;
• Approving orders and requisitions;
• Liaising with legal and user departments in drawing and managing procurement contracts;
• Developing and implementing division work plans, budgets and programs;
• Developing procurement plans in liaison with users and as per the requirements and facilitate execution;
• Implementing of e-procurement strategies.
• Ensuring delivery of the right quality and quantity of goods, works and services;
• Coordinating the disposal of unserviceable stores as per the established regulations;
• Maintaining both manual and computerized database of procurement transactions at the Corporation;
• Implementing procurement systems for security and safe custody of the Corporation’s assets;
• Maintaining assets register as per the procurement and assets disposal act

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years’ work experience in Supply Chain Management, three (3) of which must have been in a senior management position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and in good standing;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution

Key Competencies and Skills

• Creative thinking
• Teamwork
• Persistent
• Detail oriented
• Analytical skills
• Research skills

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ADVERT NO. NMC 004/23

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Spearheading negotiations with new and existing licensees for 10% free Carried interest;
• Spearheading development of legal instruments for management of partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions
• Preparing of agreement policies and structural management details for partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Analyzing the benefits and risks involved in partnerships, mergers and acquisitions and advise management accordingly.
• Advising management on the best strategies to use in partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Exploring suitable partnerships and alliances for the Corporation.
• Providing guidance and advising on contractual agreements for mergers, joint ventures, acquisitions and special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for strategic minerals; and
• Preparing work plan and budgets for approval.

Job Specification

For appointment to this cadre, an officer must have: -

• A minimum period of eight (8) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s degree in law, Engineering, Geosciences, Commerce, Business Administration, Mineral Economics, or its equivalent qualifications;
• Masters degree in Law, Engineering, Geosciences, Commerce, Business Administration, Mineral Economics or its equivalent qualifications;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership of the relevant professional institution and in good standing;
• Certificate in investment and finance from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution

 Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Analytical skills
• Negotiation skills

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ADVERT NO. NMC 005/23

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Promoting the company's existing brands and introducing new products to the market.
• Analysing budgets, preparing annual budget plans, scheduling expenditures, and ensuring that the sales team meets their quotas and goals.
• Researching and developing marketing opportunities and plans, understanding consumer requirements, identifying market trends, and suggesting system improvements to achieve the company's marketing goals.
• Gathering, investigating, and summarizing market data and trends to draft reports.
• Implementing new sales plans and advertising.
• Maintaining relationships with important clients by making regular visits, understanding their needs, and anticipating new marketing opportunities.

Job Specification

For appointment to this cadre, an officer must have: -

• A bachelor's degree in marketing, commerce, business administration, or related field.
• At least 4 years’ experience in marketing or sales.
• Experience in management may be advantageous.
• Understanding and knowledge of sales and marketing.
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

 Key competencies

• Strong analytical,
• Organizational,
• Creative thinking skills
• Excellent communication,
• Interpersonal
• Customer service skills.

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ADVERT NO. NMC 006/23

Duties and responsibilities will entail;

• Conducting detailed geological data review to determine prospective targets;
• Preparing proposals for mineral exploration;
• Preparing technical specifications for mineral development;
• Supervising performance of geological contractors and consultants;
• Generating exploration targets using geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical data;
• Coordinating implementation of exploration projects and programmes;
• Coordinating data and sample collection from the field;
• Implementing recommendations of geological exploration reports;
• Ensuring compliance to legislation and statutes related to geological exploration activities and reporting on mineral development;
• Monitoring and evaluating geological exploration activities; and
• Analyzing geological data, preparing site models, and generating new drilling locations and reports

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have;

• At least eight (8) years’ work experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory role;
• Masters degree in the following disciplines: - Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geoscience, and Environmental Geology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors degree in the following disciplines: - Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geoscience, and Environmental Geology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Registered by the Geologists’ Registration Board (GRB) and in good standing; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

 Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Interpersonal Skills
• Social Intelligence
• Work ethics
• Teamwork

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Advert Ref ADVERT NO. NMC 007/23

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Reviewing Information Technology strategies, policies, and procedures;
• Developing and implementing comprehensive IT disaster recovery strategies;
• Managing ICT standards in line with the emerging needs;
• Monitoring and evaluating ICT projects and programmes;
• Upgrading existing systems;
• Enforcing systems integrity and security

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years’ work experience in ICT, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory role;
• Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Relevant professional certification in ICT; CCNP/CCNA or MCIP/MCSE or CISM/CISA;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution.

 Key Competencies and Skills

• Conflict resolution
• Risk Management
• Creative thinking
• Teamwork
• Persistent
• Detail oriented
• Multi-tasking

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ADVERT NO. NMC 008/23

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Determining whether management and financial systems of Corporation’s and recipient Project implementing organizations (PIO) are adequate for efficient and prudent use of funds;
• Reviewing and evaluating the Corporation’s accounting policies and administrative controls and report any significant weaknesses together with recommendations for improvement;
• Assisting in the usage of Corporation’s funds as per approved work plans and budgets in relation to the agreements between the Government of Kenya and various donors;
• Advising on possible improvements and/or corrective measures in any areas of weakness noted;
• Reviewing and developing action plans from the audit reports (internal and external for follow up);
• Assisting in developing and reviewing of Corporation’s audit manuals;
• Providing Guidance to Management on issues pertaining to Integrity and Ethics;
• Monitoring and Evaluating the Corporation’s Integrity & Ethics activities;
• Conducting Corruption Risk Analysis and advising Management on necessary interventions;
• Participating in the Corporation’s Corruption Prevention/Integrity Committee Meetings;

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years’ work experience, three (3) years of which must have been in supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Commerce, Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences and Social Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in business, Commerce, Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences and Social Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (C.I.S.A) from a recognized institution;
• Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK) or its equivalent professional body in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;

 Key Competencies and skills.

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Multitasking
• Analytical skills
• Accuracy
• Problem solving
• Time management

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Advert Ref

ADVERT NO. NMC 009/23

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Monitoring systems for the performance of the Corporation;
• Participating in preparing Corporation’s input in national and sectoral planning processes;
• Participating in setting out project and programs objectives;
• Analyzing of economic data on corporations’ programmes and projects;
• Preparing and carrying out research studies for Corporation’s business
• Preparing statistical forecasts for long term infrastructural planning.
• Identifying key market drivers affecting the organization;
• Developing the department’s Work plan and budget;
• Developing and implementing resource mobilization strategies;
• Evaluating and reviewing the implementation of the Strategic Plan, Performance Contract;

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least five (8) years’ work experience, three (3) years’ of which must have been in a supervisory role.
• Masters degree in Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Statistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors degree in Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Statistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

 Key Competencies and Skills

• Creative thinking
• Teamwork
• Persistent
• Detail oriented
• Analytical skills
• Research skills

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ADVERT NO. NMC 010/23

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Analysing reports of metallurgical tests on mineral ores and review designs for optimal beneficiation methods
• Reviewing designs and monitor supervision of installation of mineral processing plants, cutting and polishing plants and any other equipment necessary for mineral beneficiation
• Reviewing and monitor implementation of mineral processing waste management plans
• Developing plans for mineral products stockpiles and inventories
• Monitoring and reviewing Implementation of mine safety, environment and health regulations in mineral processing

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• A minimum period of eight (8) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in supervisory role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector
• Masters degree in mining, mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, geotechnical, civil or equivalent engineering qualification from a recognized institution
• Bachelors degree in either, mining, mineral processing, extractive metallurgy or civil engineering
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualifications and membership where applicable
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Good communication skills
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution

 Key competencies and skills

• Analytical skills
• Communication and report writing skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Team player

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ADVERT NO. NMC 011/23

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Supervising allocation of office accommodation;
• Supervision of support service within the Corporation;
• Monitoring location and movement of office equipment and materials;
• Identification of office equipment and furniture requirement for the
• Corporation;
• Facilitating meetings, conferences, and other special events
• Ensuring general maintenance of office equipment’s and building is undertaken
• Generating administrative reports on repairs and maintenance.
• Supervising fleet management: and
• Implementing administrative policies and strategies

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• At least four (4) years work experience
• Bachelors degree in Public Administration; Business Administration; Office Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

 Key competencies and skills

• Customer orientation
• Analysis/problem solving
• Quick thinking/learning
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Self-confidence/resilience
• Time management
• Detail oriented
• Confidentiality

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ADVERT NO. NMC 012/23

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Maintaining office diary, appointments, and travel itineraries;
• Managing e-office,
• Assisting in scheduling of meetings;
• Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents including classified materials;
• Maintaining an up-to-date filing system in the office;
• Establishing and monitoring procedures for filing;’
• Preparing responses to correspondences;
• Assisting in management of office protocol and etiquette
• Supervising office cleanliness;
• Managing resources and supplies;
• Ensuring security, integrity, and confidentiality of information; and
• Receiving and attending to visitors.

Job Specification

• Passed in the following subjects offered by the Kenya National Examinations Council:
  • Shorthand III (Minimum 100W.P.M.)
  • Typewriting III (50 W.P.M.), or computerized document processing III
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Practice II;
• Diploma in any of the following: Secretarial Management, Business Management, and Administration.
• At least four (4) years’ work experience.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

 Key Competencies and skills

• Customer orientation
• Analysis/problem solving
• Quick thinking/learning
• Teamwork
• Communication

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Advert Ref

ADVERT NO. NMC 013/23

Duties and Responsibilities will entail in assisting:

• Ensuring general office cleanliness;
• Collecting and dispatching mails;
• Preparing and serving beverages;
• Operating basic office equipment; and
• Ensuring safe custody of the office facilities

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution

 Key Competencies and skills

• Customer orientation
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills

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ADVERT NO. NMC 014/23

Duties and Responsibilities will entail assisting in:

• Maintaining office diary and managing e-office,
• Coordinating schedules of meetings;
• Ensuring security of office documents and equipment’s;
• Maintaining general office files;
• Establishing and monitoring procedures for record keeping of correspondences and file movements;
• Manage resources and supplies;
• Receiving, attending to visitors;
• Coordinating travel arrangements;
• Preparing responses to simple routine correspondences; and
• Managing office protocol and etiquette.

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

• Bachelors degree in Secretarial Management, Business and Office Management, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

 Key Competencies and Skills:

• Customer orientation;
• Quick thinking/ learning
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Self Confidence/ resilience
• Time management; and
• Multitasking

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ADVERT NO. NMC 015/23

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure;
• Carrying out minor repairs including oiling and greasing;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
• Ensuring safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class (es) of vehicle (s) an officer is required to drive;
• Certificate Course in First-Aid lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
• Passed Practical Test for Drivers;
• Proficiency in Computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

 Key Competencies and Skills:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Communication Skills
• Driving Skills
• Supportive