Vacancies at Kenya Yearbook

Job Reference Number : KYEB/HR/01/2022

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of Governance
• Carrying out Board induction and training; updating Board Committee Charters; preparation of Board Work-Plans; Board Evaluation; Governance Audit, and Implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
• Ensuring timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee Papers;
• Ensuring timely circulation of Board and Committee Minutes;
• Keeping custody of the seal of the Organization and account to the Board for its use;
• Maintaining and update the Register of Conflict of Interest;
• Ensuring the Board Members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the Organization;
• Facilitating effective communication between the Organization and stakeholders;
• Ensuring that Annual returns are promptly filed with relevant authorities;
• Ensuring that Board and Committee papers are circulated in advance of any meeting;
• Providing legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding to the Organization.
• Serve as liaison between The Board and the office of the Attorney General;
• Serve as Secretary to the Board;
• Preparing all The Board contracts, handle all litigation and conveyance matters of Kenya Yearbook;
• Custodian of The Board’ s legal documents including the register, seal, leases and contracts;
• Overseeing implementation of Mwongozo Code of Conduct at the Centre;
• Facilitating gazettement of Legal Notices issued by the Board from time to time

Person Specifications

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

• A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience five (5) of which must have been in a management position in the public or private sector;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Law, Business Administration/Management, Public Policy/Public Policy and Governance or Diplomacy/International Studies from a recognized Institution;
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Member to the Law Society of Kenya;
• Hold current LSK practicing certificate;
• Member, Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK) in good standing;
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body;
• Leadership course from a recognized institution;

Key Competencies and skills

• Strategic Leadership and innovative thinking;
• Results oriented;
• Ability to build an effective team;
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Project planning and management skills; and
• Demonstrates competence in work performanc

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Job Reference Number : KYEB/HR/03/2022

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Undertaking audit assignments in line with the approved audit work plan to confirm the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control;
• Performing substantive and compliance testing of accountable records and documents and prepare working papers;
• Providing input in preparation of audit reports for audit engagements executed; and
• Assisting in evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from internal and external audits.

Person Specifications

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following discipline: - Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized Institution;
• Passed Certified Public Accountant (K);
• Be proficient in computer application skill;

Key Competencies and skills

• Ethical and integrity
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills

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Job Reference Number : KYEB/HR/02/2022

Duties and Responsibilities will entail: -

• Revising content for publications across print and digital platforms
• Leading the digital publishing and social media teams
• Mentoring and Providing guidance to Editors and contributors
• iMonitoring and evaluating quality of work by Editors
• Overseeing Editorial Interns
• Reviewing editorial artwork and graphics
• Ensuring timely delivery of edited and revised content to production teams
• Provide regular reports to Assistant Manager Editorial on status of publications
• Ensure content for publications are within the KYEB Editorial Policy and Guidelines about their objectivity and accuracy and that they are non-libellous

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• Minimum Eight (8) years’ work experience of which five (5) should be in supervisory position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism or a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field plus a Diploma in Mass Communication/Journalism from a recognized institution
• Master’s Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism from a recognized institution
• Postgraduate Diploma in Communication/Journalism from a recognized institution
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Excellent understanding of KYEB Editorial Policy and Guidelines
• Proficiency in KYEB publishing software and online media
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence

Key Competencies and skills

• Editing Skills
• Strategic Leadership and innovative thinking;
• Results oriented;
• Ability to build an effective team
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Project planning and management skills;
• Logical thinking
• A strong grasp of modern technology
• Problem solving skills