Vacancies at Kenya Education Network (KENET)

Main Purpose of the Job

This position reports to the Lead Network Development Engineer and will provide technical support to the network through development, installation and operation of network devices and technologies, maintenance and upgrading, capacity planning and performance testing, resolution of incidents and problems and manages client connectivity projects and requests to completion. Suitable candidates will join a team responsible for network development of the backbone and last mile infrastructure of KENET as well as providing campus network development advisory services.

Requirements for the Job

• The ideal candidates shall have an electrical engineering degree from a recognized university and be registered or registrable as a professional engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK). With at least 5 years relevant hands-on practical experience since graduation in power systems and electrical contracting, solar power systems design & installation, design and installation of data center power environments and implementation of large enterprise IP networks and be at least EBK graduate member. The candidate should have some programming in Python or C, power system monitoring and automation experience.
• In addition, applicants interested in this position should also have at least six (6) years relevant hands-on experience since graduation as a network and infrastructure engineer in the use and support of electrical power systems and in design, installation, operation and maintenance of; data center power infrastructure, electrical power systems, solar power systems, power systems automation, telecommunication infrastructure, IP routing, switching and associated technologies.
• Registration as a professional engineer by the Engineering Board of Kenya as well as project management certification and current professional and/or industry certifications in power systems, and telecommunications will be an added advantage.
• All candidates must have demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, high ethical and moral standards and capable of working in teams with limited supervision.

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Main Purpose of the Job

This position reports to the Technical Lead, Network Operations Center and will provide technical support to the network through development, installation and operation of network devices and technologies, maintenance and upgrading, capacity planning and performance testing, resolution of incidents and problems and manages client connectivity projects and requests to completion. Suitable candidates will join a team responsible for network development of the backbone and last mile infrastructure of KENET as well as providing campus network development advisory services.

Requirements for the Job

• The ideal candidates shall have an electrical engineering degree from a recognized university and be registered or registrable as a professional engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK). With at least 5 years relevant hands-on practical experience since graduation in power systems and electrical contracting, solar power systems design & installation, design and installation of data center power environments and implementation of large enterprise IP networks and be at least EBK graduate member. The candidate should have some programming in Python or C, power system monitoring and automation experience.
• In addition, applicants interested in this position should also have at least 5 years relevant hands-on experience since graduation as a network engineer in the use and support of network monitoring and analysis tools and in design, installation, operation and maintenance of; network architectures, routing, switching and associated technologies and appliances (including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems etc) and network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, multicast).
• The candidate should have current certifications in; Cisco (CCNP/CCNA), Linux, Wireless, networking; and in information security related fields (CEH, CHFI, CISA).
• Registration as a professional engineer by the Engineering Board of Kenya as well as project management certification shall be added advantages.
• All candidates must have demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, high ethical and moral standards and be capable of working in teams with limited supervision.

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Main Purpose of the Job

This position reports to the Executive Director and will provide strategic support in governance and HR matters.  The role involves overseeing key governance functions, supporting board-related activities, and managing HR and administrative tasks to ensure organizational efficiency. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this position also offers direct administrative support to the Executive Directors office. 

Requirements for the Job

• The ideal candidate shall have a bachelor’s degree in law, Economics, or Business administration from a recognized university. With at least five (5) years post-graduation experience in a governance or administrative role.
• Certification in CPS (K) would be an added advantage. The candidate must have demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, high ethical and moral standards and be capable of working in teams with limited supervision.

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Main Purpose of the Job

The position will report to the Chief Accountant, offering critical support across various accounting and financial processes. These include transaction processing, treasury management, tax and legal compliance, budgeting, as well as statutory and management reporting. The role requires proficiency in accounting software applications and familiarity with ERP systems to ensure the smooth execution of financial operations. 

Requirements for the Job

• The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field from a recognized university. In addition, applicants interested in this position should have at least three (3) years' progressive work experience as an accountant.
• The candidate should have current certifications in CPA (K) or ACCA and demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, high ethical and moral standards and be capable of working in teams with limited supervision.

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Main Purpose of the Job

This position reports to the Chief Operations Officer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing engaging, accurate, and informative content across multiple communication channels, including websites, social media, newsletters, and marketing collateral such as product sheets and presentations. This content will support community relations and effectively promote KENET’s initiatives.  

Requirements for the Job

• The ideal candidate shall have a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Marketing and Communications, Public Relations, Media or related field from a recognized university. With 5 years of professional experience in implementing communication activities; experience working in a large educational institution will be preferred.
• In addition, the candidate should be proficient in systems such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Premier Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, content management systems and social media platforms.
• The candidate must have demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, high ethical and moral standards and be capable of working in teams with limited supervision. Registration with the relevant professional body shall be an added advantage.

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Main Purpose of the Job

This position will provide essential technical support in both member services and administration operations. Reporting to the Community Relations Lead, the Assistant Administrator will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of administrative tasks related to member services and procurement, contributing to the overall efficiency of these functions. 

Requirement for the Job

• The ideal candidate should hold a university degree or diploma in Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field from a recognized institution. Certification from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS), or an equivalent professional qualification, will be an added advantage. 
• In addition, the candidate should have a good understanding of purchasing systems and basic finance, and experience negotiating and executing agreements and contracts for services and strategic sourcing for goods. The candidate must have demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, high ethical and moral standards and capable of working in teams with limited supervision

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Applicants must have graduated less than two years from the date of this advert from recognized universities in areas of areas of electronic engineering, computer engineering, telecommunications engineering or equivalent degree and be registrable with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) and have demonstrated proficiency in one or more computer programming languages and interest in network administration. The candidates must be ready to work for end-user and in member campus network administration support roles

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Applicants must have graduated less than two years from the date of this advert from recognized universities in areas of electronic engineering, computer engineering, telecommunications engineering, computer science, information systems or equivalent degree programs with demonstrated proficiency in one or more computer programming languages and interest in network or system administration particularly on cloud platforms.

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Applicants must have graduated less than two years from the date of this advert from recognized universities in areas of Education, Instructional Design, or related fields with demonstrated proficiency in basic instructional design models and e-learning tools, strong communication and analytical skills, who will assist senior designers in developing learning materials, conducting needs analysis, creating digital content, maintaining LMS systems, and collaborating with subject matter experts to design effective training programs. 

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Applicants must have graduated less than two years from the date of thus advert from a recognized university with demonstrable excellent oral and written communication skills and interest in science, technology and innovation communication or journalism.