Latest Recruitment at National Oil Corporation of Kenya

 Job Description

LOCATION : Head Office
REPORTS TO : General Manager, Downstream Operations
JOB GROUP : NOC 3
JOB HOLDER : Vacant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Developing and Implementing Sales strategies for profitable growth in line with the Corporation’s strategic plan, and performance targets;
• Developing and Implementing customer retention strategies;
• Responsible for new product development;
• Ensuring effective and efficient delivery of customer service;
• Contributing to formulation of relevant policies and procedures;
• In charge of relevant reporting of management and financial information for the Commercial department;
• Identifying high potential outlets and new customers;
• In charge of budget formulation and stewardship for the department;
• Identifying other revenue generation opportunities for the Corporation; and
• Coaching and mentoring direct reports to ensure excellent performance & effective succession plan.

Academic Qualifications

• Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing or any other relevant field from a recognized institution shall be an added advantage;
• Bachelors’ degree in , Sales & Marketing, Business Administration or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;

Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage;
• Membership of MSK or other recognised marketing professional body will be an added advantage;

Experience

• At least 10 years relevant experience in sales, 5 of which should be at managerial level;
• Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) will be an added advantage;
• Proven intellectual leadership in managing people, operations and financial resources;
• Demonstration of capability in growing market share;
• Demonstration of experience in distribution and logistics;
• High standards of personal integrity;
• Ability to multi task & work under pressure;
• Well informed on contemporary procurement issues and relevant legislation;
• Team player with strong coordinating, communication & interpersonal skills;
• Strong analytical skills & results oriented;
• Strong interpersonal relationships;

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity, and are thus required to submit clearance certificates from the following institutions together with the job application:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics & Anti - Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Evidence of on-going clearance is admissible subject to satisfactory results (presentation of a clearance certificate from the above institutions) before the selection process.

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 Job Description

LOCATION : Head Office
REPORTS TO : General Manager, Downstream Operations
JOB GROUP : NOC 3
JOB HOLDER : Vacant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Developing and implementing strategies, standards and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Department;
• Carrying out Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) due diligence and compliance of the Corporation;
• Scheduling and preparing for periodic EHS and quality audits throughout the Corporation;
• Stewardship of EHS in the upstream exploration activities;
• Maintaining of ISO certification;
• Developing and managing the SHEQ budget;
• Developing a SHEQ communication strategy for the Corporation and its staff, including written information, toolbox talks and management briefings;
• Providing support to line managers by investigating EHS incidences and ensuring proper documentation of the same;
• Liaising with HR Department in initiating and coordinating EHS trainings for staff;
• Reviewing safety method statements, initial Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Audit, training manuals and Corporation’s work instructions and procedures;
• Enduring compliance with the Corporation’s policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency;
• Mentoring, Coaching and Developing the SHEQ team and ensuring excellent performance and effective succession planning in the Department; and
• Any other duties assigned from time to time.

PROFILE

Academic Qualifications

• Masters’ degree in Business Administration or other related field shall be an added advantage;
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Law or other related field shall be an added advantage.

Professional Qualifications

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA – Lead Auditor) and Quality Management Systems (QMS – Lead Auditor).

Experience

• At least 10 years’ relevant experience 5 of which should be at managerial level managing Safety, Health, Environment & Quality.
• Proven intellectual leadership in managing people, operations and financial resources;
• Proven ability to think strategically and design long term plans;
• Strong organisation and coordination skills;
• Superior Communication skills both written and oral;
• Analytical skills; and
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Quality management skills
• Disaster preparedness and management skills
• Reporting writing skills
• General knowledge of Kenyan laws & Government EHS incidence regulations pertaining to law enforcement.

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity, and are thus required to submit clearance certificates from the following institutions together with the job application:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics & Anti - Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Evidence of on-going clearance is admissible subject to satisfactory results (presentation of a clearance certificate from the above institutions) before the selection process.

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 Job Description

LOCATION : Head Office
REPORTS TO : Chief Executive Officer
JOB GROUP : NOC 2
JOB HOLDER : Vacant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Spearheading the process of developing medium and long term corporate strategic plans;
• Overseeing the execution of the corporate strategic plans through development and roll out of business plans;
• Guiding divisions and departments in the development of divisional and departmental business plans and scorecards;
• Spearheading new business development initiatives including development of relevant strategic partnerships;
• Partnering with business to provide continual risk assessment, designing & implementing strategies and processes to mitigate the same.
• Monitoring and providing quarterly reports on the progress against the Corporate Business Plan and the Performance Targets and recommending timely interventions or remedial plans where necessary;
• Identifying opportunities for growth through research and development;
• Ensuring that strategies are commercially focused and outcome led;
• Ensuring that the Corporation’s business processes are aligned to the strategic objectives of the company through overseeing periodic review of business processes and recommending areas for improvement;
• Overseeing the implementation of corporate strategic projects through coordination, monitoring and evaluation;
• Championing the role of the Corporation in the national agenda through actively representing the Corporation in various Government committees as well as contributing to the national petroleum and energy policy;
• Reviewing commercial options and coordinating strategic acquisitions and divestures
• Providing effective guidance and support to key decision makers internally within the company, and externally when required to;
• Collaborating with all stakeholders & partners in the development of strategies;
• Coordinating management meeting including preparation of agenda, preparation and dissemination management meetings minutes;
• Driving the development and implementation of a focused Public Relations strategy and sustaining the Corporation’s reputation for quality, reliability and customer satisfaction;
• Developing, Implementing and Monitoring the Division’s budget;
• Ensuring compliance with the Corporation’s policies, procedures and regulations to enhance operational efficiency;
• Coaching and mentoring direct reports to ensure excellent performance and effective succession planning; and
• Any other duty that may be assigned.

PROFILE

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Strategic Management, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution shall be an added advantage;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Professional Qualifications

Diploma in Project Management, Certificate in Research or Certificate in Change Management;

Experience

• At least 12 years in a busy corporate strategy development and implementation environment 5 of which should have been at Managerial level;
• Training in core strategy processes and project management in a busy commercial or policy planning environment;
• Experience in working in a think-tank or high profile management consultancy role or policy or analytical arm of an oil and gas entity;
• Sector knowledge - an understanding of the petroleum industry is an advantage;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self drive/Dependability/ reliance
• Thoroughness/attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Well- regarded demeanor
• Team player & results/goal orientated
• Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge effectively

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity, and are thus required to submit clearance certificates from the following institutions together with the job application:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics & Anti - Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Evidence of on-going clearance is admissible subject to satisfactory results (presentation of a clearance certificate from the above institutions) before the selection process.

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 Job Description

LOCATION : Head Office
REPORTS TO : Chief Executive Officer
JOB GROUP : NOC 3
JOB HOLDER : Vacant

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the annual Human Resource business plan;
• Cascade the HR business plan through performance contracts;
• Develop and implement effective corporate job grading and salary structures while ensuring equitable /balanced pay;
• Develop, Implement and Monitor the Departmental budget;
• Develop and implement staff training and development programs;
• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate performance management and appraisal processes;
• Develop and implement staff motivation and retention initiatives;
• Develop, review and maintain appropriate HR practices, policies and procedures;
• Manage employee relations and grievance process;
• Ensure an efficient and conducive work environment, and housekeeping; and
• Coach and mentor direct reports.

PROFILE

Academic Qualification

• A Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management or any related field shall be an added advantage;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or any business related field;

Professional Qualification

• A Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or any related field.
• Member of Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) or other recognized Human Resources body

Experience

• At least 10 years’ experience with five (5) years at management level;
• Leadership skills in managing people and operations;
• Proven ability to think strategically and design long term plans;
• Strong organisation and coordination skills;
• Communication skills both written and oral;
• Analytical skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Good negotiation skills;
• Conflict resolution skills
• Counselling skills

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity, and are thus required to submit clearance certificates from the following institutions together with the job application:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics & Anti - Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Evidence of on-going clearance is admissible subject to satisfactory results (presentation of a clearance certificate from the above institutions) before the selection process.

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Job Description

LOCATION : Head Office
REPORTS TO : Chief Executive Officer
JOB GROUP : NOC 3
JOB HOLDER : Vacant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Developing and implementing an Annual Risk-Based Audit Plan;
• Enterprise Risk Management planning, execution, monitoring, evaluation and consolidation of the Company’s Risk Management matrices;
• Communicating and reporting audit and enterprise risk management findings to management and the board, providing secretarial services to the Audit Board Committee;
• Following up the implementation and closure of Board Audit committee’s resolutions;
• Planning and conducting special audit assignments as directed by the Board Audit Committee and Chief Executive Officer;
• Overseeing the application and adherence to risk management framework across the corporation;
• Identifying, developing and maintaining systems required to support management in the risk management process across the corporation;
• Liaising with external auditors, special auditors, investigators as required;
• Conducting training needs analysis on risk management, design and implementing training programs;
• Developing, implementing and controlling internal audit budget; and
• Coaching, mentoring and managing the audit team to ensure optimal staff performance; and
• Any other duties assigned from time to time.

PROFILE

Academic Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized University shall be an added advantage;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized university;

Professional Qualifications

CPA Part I,II & III, CISA or equivalent qualification;

Experience

• At least 10 years legal experience, 5 years of which must be at managerial level;
• Intellectual leadership in managing people, operations and financial resources;
• Ability to think strategically and design long term plans;
• Organization and coordination skills;
• Good communication skills both written and oral;
• High level of integrity;
• Analytical skills; and
• Interpersonal skills.

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity, and are thus required to submit clearance certificates from the following institutions together with the job application:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics & Anti - Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Evidence of on-going clearance is admissible subject to satisfactory results (presentation of a clearance certificate from the above institutions) before the selection process.

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 Job Description

LOCATION : Head Office
REPORTS TO : Chief Executive Officer
JOB GROUP : NOC 3
JOB HOLDER : Vacant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Organizing for Board meetings;
• Taking minutes during board meetings and following up on action points;
• Liaising and communicating with the Board and other stakeholders;
• Coordinating Board evaluations, governance and legal audit;
• Developing and reviewing Board charters and other governance instruments;
• Enhancing good corporate governance by formulating policies and procedures relevant to the Corporation;
• Develop and implement the Corporation’s Legal strategies;
• Drafting and reviewing the Corporation’s and third parties’ contracts;
• Providing legal opinions on issues affecting the Corporation;
• Handling litigation and disputes involving the Corporation;
• Liaising with the Corporation’s external lawyers on matters they are handling for the Corporation;
• Providing legal advisory services to the Corporation on all legally binding contracts and documents so as to ensure statutory compliance;
• Developing and managing the legal department budget;
• Maintaining custody of all legal documents, contracts and security documentation for the Corporation;
• Overseeing the registration and protection of the Corporation’s intellectual property rights;
• Overseeing conveyance matters; and
• Coaching, mentoring and managing the legal team to ensure optimal staff performance.

PROFILE

Academic Qualifications

• Masters of Law (LLM) or Business Administration or any other relevant field shall be an added advantage;
• Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Professional Qualifications

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Experience

• At least 10 years legal experience, 5 years of which must be at managerial level;
• Intellectual leadership in managing people, operations and financial resources;
• Ability to think strategically and design long term plans;
• Organization and coordination skills;
• Good communication skills both written and oral;
• Good negotiation skills;
• Analytical skills; and

Interpersonal skills.

• Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity, and are thus required to submit clearance certificates from the following institutions together with the job application:
• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics & Anti - Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Evidence of on-going clearance is admissible subject to satisfactory results (presentation of a clearance certificate from the above institutions) before the selection process.

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 Job Description

LOCATION : Head Office
REPORTS TO : Chief Executive Officer
JOB GROUP : NOC 3
JOB HOLDER : Vacant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Conducting day-to-day activities of oil trading: include: track and monitor world market movements; accountable for making instant decision on selling and buying for meeting profitability and optimization targets;
• Sourcing, developing and managing domestic and international supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted oil supply;
• Establish and sustain strong relationships with relevant industries parties and counterparties to develop business opportunities within the oil trading arena;
• Communicating trades of the day to the relevant parties agreeing prices. Negotiating contracts for purchase/sale of crude oil supply within limits of authority and optimizes crude purchases and trades around company assets;
• Negotiating and concluding market transactions on a spot/term basis according to guidelines given;
• Evaluating structured transactions for risk management providing market assessment for development of region's tactical trading strategy in accordance with risk management policies;
• Executing hedging strategies and developing analytical reports to assist in taking hedging decisions;
• Gathering and reporting competitive intelligence on underlying supply and demand forces impacting assigned region;
• Establishing and sustaining relationships with key suppliers/counterparties;
• Supporting trading strategies by using fundamental model analysis or trades with reputable counterparties that are back to back in nature;
• Coordinating logistical arrangements to ensure timely and cost effective delivery of oil shipments; and
• Coaching and mentoring direct reports to ensure excellent performance & effective succession plan.

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Strategic Management, Business Administration, Purchasing & Supplies or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution shall be an added advantage;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;

Professional Qualifications

• Professional Qualification: Diploma in Business Administration, Purchasing & Supplies or other related field will be an added advantage;
• Membership of MSK or other recognised marketing professional body will be an added advantage;

Experience

• At least 10 years’ experience with at least 5 years’ experience at a managerial level in oil trading
• Proven intellectual leadership in managing people, operations and financial resources;
• High standards of personal integrity
• Ability to multi task & work under pressure
• Well informed on contemporary procurement issues and relevant legislation
• Team player with strong coordinating, communication & interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills & results oriented
• Strong interpersonal relationships

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity, and are thus required to submit clearance certificates from the following institutions together with the job application:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics & Anti - Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Evidence of on-going clearance is admissible subject to satisfactory results (presentation of a clearance certificate from the above institutions) before the selection process.

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 Job Description

LOCATION : Head Office
REPORTS TO : General Manager, Downstream Operations
JOB GROUP : NOC 3
JOB HOLDER : Vacant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Developing and implementing marketing strategic & tactical marketing initiatives & plans;
• Developing and implementing customer retention and development strategies;
• Spearheading new product development;
• Ensuring corporate brand visibility and awareness;
• Designing seasonal marketing campaigns and additional promotions;
• Tailoring marketing campaigns to meet consumers purchasing habits and performance;
• Enforcing compliance of operational policies and procedures & statutory requirements;
• Preparing marketing reports and project plans;
• Incharge of budget formulation and stewardship for the department; and
• Coaching & mentoring direct reports to ensure excellent performance and effective succession plan.

PROFILE

Academic Qualifications

• Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Marketing or any other relevant field from a recognized institution shall be an added advantage;
• Bachelors’ degree in Marketing, Business Administration or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;

Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage;
• Membership of MSK or other recognised marketing professional body will be an added advantage;

Experience

• At least 10 years relevant experience in Marketing, 5 of which should be at managerial level.
• Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) will be an added advantage
• Proven intellectual leadership in managing people, operations and financial resources;
• Proven ability to think strategically and design long term plans;
• Strong organisational skills;
• Superior Communication skills both written and oral;
• Analytical skills;
• Strong negotiation skills; and
• Strong interpersonal skills

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity, and are thus required to submit clearance certificates from the following institutions together with the job application:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics & Anti - Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Evidence of on-going clearance is admissible subject to satisfactory results (presentation of a clearance certificate from the above institutions) before the selection process.

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Assistant Manager ICT (Software & Business Development)

JOB GROUP: NOC 5

JOB HOLDER :

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Assistant Manager ICT (Software & Business Development, the ideal candidate will ensure that the development, implementation, installation, configuration and upgrade of National Oil’s corporate databases and applications are aligned with the corporation’s mission, goals, and the strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide  continuous  support  of  production  database  services  to  ensure  highest  standards  of availability, resilience, integrity and performance required by the Corporation’s business systems;
• Performing oracle e –business suite installation, maintenance, cloning, patching
• Implementing hot & cold backup schedule, active data guard, RAMAN backups, RAC and ASM;
• Implementing, installing, configuring and upgrading the corporate databases and applications in line with the corporate strategy;
• Providing first line technical support in resolution of application and corporate database technical issues raised by users and log the same in the helpdesk;
• Evaluating new technologies in applications and corporate related databases and their potential application to business;
• Establishing, implementing and maintaining sound backup and recovery policies and procedures;
• Implementing corporate disaster recovery plan solution to safeguard corporation information;
• Designing database and applications to efficiently utilize resources
• Implementing and maintaining database security and access control;
• Performing database and application tuning and performance monitoring;
• Creation and maintenance of SQL queries and routines;
• Interfacing with relevant business partners on information management matters;
• Patching Management and Version Control; and
• Complying and adhering to statutory requirements concerning information management such as audit, risk management, copyright and freedom of information.

PROFILE

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’sdegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Science

Professional Qualifications

• ICT certification in Oracle CertifiedProfessional (OCP)
• ICT certifications in CCNP, MCITP and ITILwillbe an added advantage

Experience

• At least five (5)years’ experiencein database administration
• Project management Skills
• Analytical and keen to detail
• Trouble shooting skills
• Relational Data base management skills
• Good Inter-personal and communication skills

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity, and are thus required to submit clearance certificates from the following institutions together with the job application:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics & Anti -Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau

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LOCATION: Head Office

REPORTS TO

Assistant Manager ICT (Software & Business Development)

JOB GROUP: NOC 5

JOB HOLDER : Vacant

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Assistant Manager ICT (Software & Business Development, the ideal candidate will ensure that the development, implementation, installation, configuration and upgrade of National Oil’s corporate databases and applications are aligned with the corporation’s mission, goals, and the strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide  continuous  support  of  production  database  services  to  ensure  highest  standards  of availability, resilience, integrity and performance required by the Corporation’s business systems;
• Performing oracle e –business suite installation, maintenance, cloning, patching
• Implementing hot & cold backup schedule, active data guard, RAMAN backups, RAC and ASM;
• Implementing, installing, configuring and upgrading the corporate databases and applications in line with the corporate strategy;
• Providing first line technical support in resolution of application and corporate database technical issues raised by users and log the same in the helpdesk;
• Evaluating new technologies in applications and corporate related databases and their potential application to business;
• Establishing, implementing and maintaining sound backup and recovery policies and procedures;
• Implementing corporate disaster recovery plan solution to safeguard corporation information;
• Designing database and applications to efficiently utilize resources;
• Implementing and maintaining database security and access control;
• Performing database and application tuning and performance monitoring;
• Creation and maintenance of SQL queries and routines;
• Interfacing with relevant business partners on information management matters;
• Patching Management and Version Control; and
• Complying and adhering to statutory requirements concerning information management such as audit, risk management, copyright and freedom of information.

PROFILE

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’sdegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Science

Professional Qualifications

• ICT certificationinOracle CertifiedProfessional (OCP)
• ICT certifications in CCNP, MCITP and ITILwillbe an added advantage

Experience

• At least five (5)years’ experiencein database administration
• Project management Skills
• Analytical and keen to detail
• Trouble shooting skills
• Relational Data base management skills
• Good Inter-personal and communication skills

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity, and are thus required to submit clearance certificates from the following institutions together with the job application:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics & Anti -Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Evidence of on-going clearance is admissible subject to satisfactory results (presentation of a clearance certificate from the above institutions) before the selection process.