Career Opportunities at Engineers Board of Kenya

PURPOSE

The Senior RecordsManagement Officer will be responsible for: management of the Boards records;filing, archiving and retrieving of the Boards records; indexing and updating;in charge of retention, preservation and destruction of the Boards records.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Theduties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Developing and ensuring implementation of records management policies andprocedures;
• Ensuring security of files and information;
• Ensuring proper handling of documents,pending correspondences and bring ups;
• Preparing disposal schedules in accordance with relevant governmentlaws and regulations;
• Ensuring classification and indexing of records;
• Ensuring effective mail management; and
• Maintaining, verifying and evaluating existing records management system.

PERSONSPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Have a minimum of four (4) years relevantwork experience;
• Have Bachelors Degree inInformation Science Management, Records Management, Social Sciences orequivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be registered with the relevant professional body;
• Fulfil the requirements ofChapter Six of the Constitution.
• Supervisory course lasting not lessthan two (2) weeks

KEYCOMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• For consideration for the position, the candidatemust demonstrate that they have:
• Proficiency in Computerapplication
• Organizationalskills
• Communicationskills

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PURSPOSE

The Principal Supply Chain Management Officer will be responsible for implementation ofefficient and effective systems of acquisition of Goods, works and services aswell disposal Boards Asset.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Theduties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -
• Providing input into the annual procurement anddisposal plans;
• Implementing the annual procurement and disposalplans;
• Coordinating procurement and disposal activities;
• Preparing contract documents for goods, works andservices;
• Liaising with the user department to ensureeffective implementation of contracts for goods, works and services;
• Providing secretariat to committees incidental toprocurement of goods and services, and disposal of assets;
• Overseeing periodic and annual stocktakingexercise;
• Coordinating disposal of assets activities; and
• Preparing draft statutory reports to Public ProcurementReview Authority (PPRA).

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Have six (6) years relevant work experience inpublic or private;
• Have Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Procurement andSupplies Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Masters Degree in Supply Chain Management,Logistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Diploma in Supplies Management or itsequivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be Member of professional body either KISM or CIPSin good standing;
• Have a management course lasting not less than four(4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• vHave Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of theConstitution

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PURPOSE

The job holder will responsible for review the development of strategic plans, policies development, and research for the Board.

JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Theduties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Coordinating the review of the Strategic Plan;
• Developing a framework on stakeholdersparticipation;
• Conducting competitiveanalysis and identify gaps and opportunities in the market;
• Identifying and implementing strategies, programmesand projects;
• Conducting studies on matters relating tocompetition and consumer protection;
• Constructing forecasts and analytical models;
• Monitoring and analysing industry trends and marketchanges; and
• Monitoring,evaluating and reporting on the implementation of programmes and projects.

PERSONSPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Have at least six (6) years relevant workexperience in public or private institution
• Have Bachelors degree in any ofthe following disciplines: Engineering ,Economics,Statistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Be registered with a professional body whereapplicable;
• Have proficiency in Computer application Skills;
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in workperformance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of theConstitution.

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PURSPOSE

The jobholder coordinates the development, monitoring and evaluation of internal audit strategies, policies and procedures to promotegood corporate governance, risk management and effective utilization ofresources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Participating in the development of audit strategies, policies and procedures and ensure effective implementation;
• Contributing to preparation of the risk based annual audit plan for approval by the Audit & Risk Management Committee;
• Preparing audit reports on completion of each audit engagement to ensure timely issuance to Management for implementation of recommended actions;
• Evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from both internal and external audits;
• Assisting in preparation of quarterly audit reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board;
• Executing special audits/investigations;
• Evaluating the performance of staff in the Department to ascertain efficiency and effectiveness in work performance in meeting the objectives of the function; and
• Contributing to preparation of the department's annual budget, control and monitor its implementation.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Have a minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience;
• Have Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing;
• Be proficient in computer application skill;
• Have demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the constitution

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PURPOSE

The Principal Capacity Building Officer (Internship)will be responsible for successful implementation of the Boards Graduate Engineers InternshipProgramme.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Developing the curriculum for registration ofengineers.
• Overseeing the development of tools necessary forconducting professional examinations for the purposes of registration;
• Overseeing development of the requirements forestablishing the school of engineering and the opportunities for learning,professional exposure and skills acquisition; and
• Developing tools for facilitating the graduateengineers internship programme.

PERSONSPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officermust: -

• Have a minimum period of six (6) years relevantwork experience;
• Have Bachelors Degree in any of the followingdisciplines - Engineering, Statistics, Communications, Economics, Finance, Law,Social Science from a recognized university;
• Be registered with a relevantprofessional body where applicable;
• Have Proficiency in computerapplications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in workperformance and results; and
• Fulfilling the requirementsof Chapter six of the Constitution.

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JOB PURPOSE

The Manager, Compliance and Enforcement willbe responsible for formulating and implementing strategies for carrying out surveillance to ensure effective and efficient compliance and enforcement ofthe Engineers Act 2011 and the regulations thereof.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of theofficer will entail: -

• Coordinating compliance checkson all engineering works and services
• Coordinating investigations ofallegations of contravention of the Engineers Act 2011.
• Investigating allegations ofcontravention of the Code of Conduct & Ethics.
• Undertaking investigations oncomplaints and suspicion of non-compliance.
• Liaising with County Governmentand other relevant agencies with respect to compliance and enforcement.
• Preparingp rocedures for compliance

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Have at least eight (8) years of relevant workexperience three (3) of which should have been at supervisory level;
• Bachelors degree in Engineering from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree from a recognized institution;
• Be a registered professional engineer;
• Be a continuing member of an engineeringprofessional body;
• Have a Certificate in Management Course lasting notless than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have Proficiency in Computer applications skills;
• Demonstrated professional competence as reflectedin work performance and results;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of theConstitution.

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JOB PURPOSE

The Manager Accreditation is responsible for implementation of the quality assurance frameworkfor accreditation and assessment of engineering programmes in Kenya

DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Reviewing and recommending forapproval or rejection of all assessments of engineering qualifications offoreign persons;
• Overseeing the development ofevaluation tools for local and foreign engineering programmes;
• Coordinating and supervising inspection, monitoring,and evaluation of accreditation for engineering programmes;
• Receiving and compiling allaccreditation reports for various engineering programmes in local institutions;and
• Contributing to the developmentof the accreditation standards, manuals, and policy guidelines foraccreditation.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment tothis grade, an officer must: -

• Have a minimum of eight (8)years relevant work experience three (3) years of which should be at asupervisory level;
• Have a Bachelors Degree in anyof the following disciplines - Engineering, Statistics, Communications,Economics, Finance, Law, or Social Science from a recognized university;
• Have a Masters Degree in any ofthe following disciplines - Engineering, Statistics, Communications, Economics,Finance, Law, or Social Science from a recognized university;
• Be registered with a relevantprofessional body where applicable;
• Have a Management course lastingnot less than four (4) weeks;
• Have Proficiency in computerapplications;
• Demonstrated professionalcompetence in work performance and results; and
• Fulfil the requirements ofChapter Six of the Constitution.

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JOB PURPOSE

The Manager, Corporate Communications will beresponsible for branding and development of communication and marketingstrategy for the Board to ensure the brand visibility and ensure effective servicedelivery by the Board.

DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

The duties andresponsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Developing, managing, and overseeing the implementation of communication strategy and policy;
• Managing corporate events;
• Developing and managing information, education, and communication materials;
• Ensuring a positive corporate image of the Board;
• Managing corporate communications;
• Managing and providing media liaison services; and
• Developing managing and overseeing the implementation of corporate social responsibility programs

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Have at least eight (8) years relevant workexperience three (3) of which should have been in supervisory role;
• Have Bachelors Degree in Communications orequivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Masters Degree in Communication or equivalentqualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Professional qualification and membershipwhere applicable;
• Have Management course lasting not less four (4)weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of theConstitution.

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JOB PURPOSE

The Director, Corporate Services will be responsible for the provisionof the leadership, guidance and overallcoordination of the Finance andAccounts, ICT, Corporate Communications and Human Resource and AdministrativeManagement departments for efficient, effective and sustainable implementationof their respective functions in the realization of the Boards mandate.

JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Oversee the Finance and Accounts, Human Resource and Administration, Corporate Communications, and Information Communication Technology management in the Board;
• Formulate, interpret, and implementation of human resource, corporate communications, and information communication technology policies, strategies, and programmes;
• Responsible for the prudent management and utilization of all the resources under the above departments;
• Responsible for the development of a master strategy and business continuity management of the Directorate;
• Responsible for the implementation of the Boards resolutions on matters affecting the departments under his or her oversight role;
• Responsible for the consolidation of the departmental procurement plans and budgets;
• Responsible for teamwork and collaboration among the various departments under his or her supervision;
• Coordinating the preparation of respective board papers for Finance and Human Resource Board committees;
• Ensuring efficient, effective, professional, and sustainable human resource and administrative systems within the Board; and
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the strategies of the respective departments.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Have a Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience with at least three (3) in a management Position;
• Have a Bachelor's Degree in any of the following: Accounting,Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have a Masters degree in any of the following: Accounting,Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering or equivalent qualification froma recognized institution;
• Be a member of a relevant professional body;
• Have a certificate in Leadership Course from arecognized institution;
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of theConstitution; and
• Demonstrate competence in work performance.

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PURPOSE

The Principal Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Manager, Finance and Accountswhere tasks include activities such as support for audit, budget and year endpreparation. This position will respond to general departmental inquiries,provide administrative and accounting support and coordinate designatedprojects designed to strengthen the finance and accounting functions.

DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Approving payment vouchers and committal documentsin accordance with laid down regulations;
• Preparing financial reports and analyzing incomeand expenditure against budgets;
• Preparing monthly bank reconciliation andreconciliation of debtors and creditors ledgers;
• Ensuring safe custody of financial records,documents, cheque books and assets;
• Initiating budget proposals and financial plans;and
• Reviewing petty cash reconciliation and facilitatewithdrawal of cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Forappointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Have a minimum period of six (6) years relevantwork experience;
• Have Bachelors degree in any of the followingdisciplines: Commerce Accounting/FinanceOption), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, orequivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.;
• Have Masters degree in any of the followingdisciplines: Business Administration, Finance ,Commerce, or equivalentqualifications from a recognized university;
• Be registered with a professional body such as CPA,ACCA from a recognized institution;
• Be a Member of the Institute of Certified PublicAccountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body in goodstanding;
• Have proficient in computer application skills:
• Demonstrated competence in work performance andresults; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of theConstitution.