Massive Recruitment at KenInvest Ltd

The Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), whose mandate is to promote and facilitate both Domestic and Foreign investments in Kenya, seeks to recruit suitable candidates for the following positions:-

Job Title: Executive Admin. Assistant to the Managing Director
 

Reports to: Managing Director
 

Division / Section / Unit: Managing Director’s Office
 

Responsible for: 

·                     Office Assistants

·                     Managing Director’s Driver

·                     Interns

·                     Temporal staff

Location: Head Office Nairobi
 

Job Purpose: To offer support services to the Managing Director by providing administrative and office related duties.
 

Roles and Responsibilities   

·                     Managing the schedule of the Managing Director, highlighting activity timing and schedules;

·                     Assisting investors, visitors and enquiries to the Managing Director’s office and directing them to relevant departments/ units;

·                     Drafting correspondences for MD’s consideration;

·                     Carrying out background research on topical issues as may be required from time to time by the Managing Director;

·                     Assisting in preparation of incoming and outgoing missions by making follow-ups traveling schedules, MD travel clearance, etc;

·                     Tracking implementation of MD’s instructions to other staff and making regular reports; and

·                     Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification:
 

Education and Qualifications:    

·                     A minimum of a degree from an accredited University with an emphasis in Secretarial Studies/Management, Social Sciences or in a related field.

·                     Diploma in Secretarial Studies.

Skills and experience:    

·                     Five years working experience in a similar position.

·                     Basic understanding of management practices.

·                     Demonstrated ability as a team leader who can work without supervision and under pressure.

·                     Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·                     Good interpersonal skills in public relations.

·                     Drive and innovativeness.

·                     Computer proficiency.

·                     Excellent grooming and professional image

·                     Integrity and confidentiality.

Key Performance Indicators    

·                     Timely appointments and response to correspondences.

·                     Scheduling and rescheduling of meetings.

·                     Well-organized and maintained office.

·                     Properly maintained diary.

·                     Feedback from stakeholders

Job Title: Accountant 
 

Reports to: Manager Finance
 

Division / Section / Unit: Finance & Administration
 

Responsible for:

·                     Accounts Assistant (s)

·                     Accounts Clerk

·                     Interns

·                     Temporal staff

Location: Head Office Nairobi
 

Job Purpose: Compiling and posting general ledger information and summaries concerning various financial transactions in order to ensure accurate and timely maintenance of accounting records in accordance with prescribed financial policies

Roles and Responsibilities   

·                     Compile and post general ledger information and summaries concerning various financial transactions;

·                     Prepare general ledger journal entries to record cash, revenue, and expense activities;

·                     Carry out bank reconciliation, selected account reconciliation, including cash reconciliation as well as prepare other appropriate schedules as required;

·                     To prepare and close monthly entries, analysis and reconcile all balance sheet accounts, prepare monthly financial statements and other accounting reports;

·                     To check and verify expenditure before preparing payment vouchers, cheques and remittance payments;

·                     To prepare tax returns to ensure compliance with the required tax payment information and other statutory requirements;

·                     Proper maintenance, storage, security and filing of all financial and accounting documents in order to ensure that they are properly kept and accessible for action;

·                     Receive and issue receipts in respect of all cash paid in;

·                     Making cash payments in respect of staff claims;

·                     Maintain and regularly reconcile assets register with the general ledger;

·                     Analyze cash paid in, out and cash balance; and

·                     Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification:
 

Education and Qualifications:    

·                     A minimum of a Degree from an accredited University with an emphasis in Commerce (Accounting) option or in a related field.

·                     Hold CPA (K) qualification

Skills and Experience:    

·                     Minimum of 3 years experience in the Public sector in an equivalent position

·                     Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles, financial management and banking

·                     Good interpersonal and communication skills

·                     Outstanding  integrity

·                     Good analytical skills.

·                     Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office and financial packages.

·                     Team player.

Key Performance Indicators    

·                     Timely payment of creditors.

·                     Comprehensive, accurate and timely budgets.

·                     Meticulous financial records and filing of documents.

·                     Timely preparation of tax returns.

·                     Feedback from stakeholders

Job Title: Manager, Human Resource and Administration
 

Reports to: Managing Director
 

Division / Section / Unit: Finance & Administration
 

Responsible for:    

·                     Human Resources & Administration Officer

·                     Records Management Officer

·                     Human Resources Assistant

·                     Administrative & Office Assistants

·                     Temporal staff

·                     Interns

Location: Head Office Nairobi
 

Job Purpose: To implement and coordinate human resource management programmes and systems for efficient and effective operations.
 

Roles and Responsibilities    

·                     Development of HR strategies with an emphasis on training, learning and employee productivity;

·                     Reviewing and monitoring human resources management systems, policies and staff discipline;

·                     Ensuring computerization of HR management information and data for effective management and decision making process.

·                     Appraising and evaluating staff systems that will encourage effective performance and boost staff morale;

·                     Ensuring adherence to organization policy with regard to recruitment and selection, promotion and separation of staff;

·                     Lending staff related support to all units and departments of the Authority including team building;

·                     Handling employee relations and industrial disputes;

·                     Ensuring staff observe office official working hours, safety and security;

·                     Ensure there is good work environment with proper ambiance in the office and surrounding areas;

·                     Manage the Authority’s transport services, medical, cleaning services and their timely renewals; and

·                     Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification:
 

Education and Qualifications:    

·                     A  minimum of a Masters degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management from a recognized University

Skills and Experience:    

·                     Minimum of 5 years experience with 3 years in management position;

·                     Good organizational and management skills;

·                     Conversant with labour laws and regulations;

·                     Good interpersonal relations and communication skills;

·                     Computer literacy;

·                     Team Player.

Key Performance Indicators    

·                     Qualified and competent staff;

·                     Comprehensive and consistent staff performance appraisal.

·                     Motivated workforce as demonstrated in high staff satisfaction levels;

·                     Low incidences of theft;

·                     Stakeholder feedback

Job Title: Project Analyst Officer (s)
 

Reports to: Manager, Investor Services (Project Analysis)
 

Division / Section / Unit: Investor Services
 

Responsible for:

·                     Interns

·                     Temporal staff

Location: Head Office Nairobi and Mombasa Regional Office
 

Job Purpose: To facilitate the approval and implementation of projects.
 

Roles and Responsibilities    

·                     Appraising projects for approvals and licenses;

·                     Facilitating acquisition of required approvals, licenses, permits and other authorizations from relevant authorities;

·                     Facilitating connection of new investments to basic services and utilities;

·                     Preparing new projects for the issue of Investment Certificate; and

·                     Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification:
 

Education and Qualifications:    

·                     A minimum of a Degree from an accredited University with an emphasis in Economics and/or Business Studies or in a related field.

Skills and Experience:    

·                     Minimum of 3 years Knowledge in project management, identification, selection, appraisal, implementation, monitoring & evaluation.

·                     Conversant with Government economic recovery programmes and economic integration initiatives (EAC, COMESA, WTO, EU, AGOA, NEPAD, etc).

·                     International exposure in related field.

·                     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·                     Excellent analytical skills.

·                     Computer literacy.

·                     Team player.

Key Performance Indicators   

·                     Number of Projects approved and licensed.

·                     Average period taken to approve each project.

·                     Actual number of investments realized.

·                     Investor Feedback

Job Title: Investor Services Officer (After Care)
 

Reports to: Manager, Investor Services  (After Care)
 

Division / Section / Unit: Investor Services
 

Responsible for:

·                     Interns

·                     Temporal staff

Location: Head Office Nairobi
 

Job Purpose: To provide after care services.
 

Roles and Responsibilities    

·                     Providing effective After Care Services to new and existing investment projects;

·                     Liaising with the Trade Officers at the headquarters of KenInvest and Officers within the Regional/County level on various updates on projects which need Government attention;

·                     Addressing specific investor needs and concerns;

·                     Facilitating creation of investment clubs and committees;

·                     Preparing regular reports;

·                     Maintaining a Log of investors visited and action taken on issues raised;

·                     Facilitating tracking of approved projects; and

·                     Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification:
 

Education and Qualifications:

·                     A minimum of a Degree from an accredited University with an emphasis in Economics and Business Studies or in a related field.

Skills and Experience:

·                     Minimum of 3 years Knowledge in project management, identification, selection, appraisal, implementation, monitoring & evaluation;

·                     Conversant with Government economic recovery programmes, economic integration initiatives (EAC, COMESA, WTO, EU, AGOA, NEPAD, etc);

·                     International exposure in related field;

·                     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

·                     Excellent analytical skills;

·                     Computer literacy;

·                     Team player;

Key Performance Indicators    

·                     After care visits, concerns, resolutions and Action taken.

·                     Regional/County Investment committees formed.

·                     Stakeholders Feedback.

·                     Level of re-investment/expansion

·                     Average time taken to resolve issues raised by investors

Job Title: Manager, Policy and Advocacy 
 

Reports to: General Manager, Research Policy Advocacy and Planning
 

Division / Section / Unit: Research, Policy Advocacy and Planning.
 

Responsible for:

·                     Policy and Advocacy Officer

·                     Research Officers

·                     Interns

·                     Temporal staff

Location: Head Office Nairobi
 

Job Purpose: To facilitate informed research and related services.
 

Roles and Responsibilities   

·                     Facilitate regular meetings with investor services officers to discuss issues raised by investors, research on them to verify facts and timely communication of the same to the relevant Agencies;

·                     Spearhead preparation of regular memos, policy briefs and media articles on improvement of investment policy and climate for consideration by policy makers;

·                     Implementation and follow up of policy advocacy strategy to ensure that issues of concern to investors are addressed;

·                     Identifying, selecting and acquiring publications, journals and any other relevant material for the resource centre;

·                     Assisting in preparation of the Strategic Plan;

·                     Researching on strategies to be adopted by the Authority to attain World-Class standards;

·                     Performing and evaluating objectives as spelt out in the Strategic Plan;

·                     reports to identify success and constraints for appropriate action;

·                     Assisting in preparation of proposals for support from development partners;

·                     Tracking implementation of recommendations made to Government Agencies;

·                     Collecting information from stakeholders in relation to existing policies and administrative procedures; and

·                     Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification:
 

Education and Qualifications:

·                     A minimum of a Masters Degree from an accredited University with an emphasis in Economics, Management or in a related field.

·                     A Postgraduate qualification is desirable.

Skills and Experience:

·                     Minimum of 5 years experience in a management position;

·                     Good organization and Management skills;

·                     Strong quantitative skills.

·                     Conversant with topical local and international research and policy issues;

·                     Good interpersonal and communication skills;

·                     Strong negotiation and presentation skills;

·                     Good analytical and report writing skills;

·                     Computer literacy; and

·                     Team leader.

Key Performance Indicators   

·                     Number of memos, policy briefs and media articles

·                     Number of Research papers and publications.

·                     Number of policies addressed

·                     Number of presentations in public investment forums

·                     Ranking (WAIPA, UNCTAD, etc) of KenInvest

·                     Number of meetings with investor services officers.

Job Title: Manager Information & Communication Technology
Reports to: Managing Director

Division / Section / Unit: Information & Communication Technology

Responsible for:

·                     ICT Officer

·                     Interns

·                     Temporal staff

Location: Head Office Nairobi

Job Purpose:
  
To develop and implement ICT strategies for efficient and effective systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

·                     Developing and implementing ICT strategy to ensure that KenInvest is at the frontier of ICT technology;

·                     Ensuring that a comprehensive and effective ICT infrastructure is in place;

·                     Providing and maintaining appropriate service delivery;

·                     Providing and maintaining appropriate ICT equipment (Hardware and Software);

·                     Identifying training needs in ICT and facilitating implementation;

·                     Automation of processes, procedures and services;

·                     Ensuring that the website is well maintained and up to date; and

·                     Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification:

Education and Qualifications:

·                     A minimum of a Masters Degree from an accredited University with an emphasis in Information Technology, Computer Science or in a related field.

Skills and Experience:

·                     Minimum of 5 years experience with at least 3 of them in management level;

·                     Experience in Windows 2000/win 2000 server and XP, (Certification will be an added advantage);

·                     Good understanding of working of WANS and LANS;

·                     Strong planning and analytical skills;

·                     Knowledge and understanding of government economic development programmes and economic integration initiatives (EAC, COMESA, WTO, EU, AGOA, NEPAD, etc);

·                     Knowledge of ICT strategy and implementation

·                     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

·                     Ability to anticipate and manage change; and

·                     Team player.

Key Performance Indicators

·                     User friendly and high quality equipment.

·                     Up-to-date website on day-to-day basis.

·                     Well-trained staff in ICT.

·                     Enquiries and hits in KenInvest website.

·                     Frequency and length of ICT systems down time; and

·                     Stakeholder feedback

Job Title: Manager, Internal Audit 
 

Reports to: Board of Directors
 

Division / Section / Unit: Internal Audit
 

Responsible for:    

·                     Internal Audit Officer

·                     Temporal Staff

·                     Interns

Location: Head Office Nairobi
 

Job Purpose: To develop and ensure that internal control systems are working effectively and are adhered to.
 

Roles and Responsibilities    

·                     Verifying all payments and receipts;

·                     Reviewing and implementing internal controls;

·                     Ensuring compliance with laid down staff rules and regulations;

·                     Preparing an Audit Charter Plan and carrying out audits as per the plan;

·                     Taking minutes of the Board’s Audit & Governance Committee and coordinating the implementation of resolutions;

·                     Safeguarding the Authority’s assets;

·                     Ensuring that proper books of accounts are kept;

·                     Verifying goods and services provided to ensure compliance to the agreed specification;

·                     Ensuring compliance to Government rules, regulations and procedures;

·                     Ensuring compliance of financial statements to a Financial Reporting Framework (IAS);

·                     Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification:
 

Education and Qualifications:   

·                     A minimum of a Masters Degree from an accredited University with an emphasis in Commerce, Economics, Management or Business Administration or in a related field.

·                     CPA (K), ACCA.

Skills and Experience:    

·                     Minimum of 5 years experience in auditing and accounting in a senior position;

·                     Knowledge of local and international investment matters;

·                     Knowledge of Government and Donor financial and  Procurement regulations and procedures;

·                     Knowledge of International Accounting and Audit Standards;

·                     Good interpersonal and communication skills;

·                     Good analytical skills;

·                     Computer literacy; and

·                     Team player.

Key Performance Indicators   

·                     Enhanced service delivery.

·                     Reduction of audit queries.

·                     Timely and regular minutes and papers for the Board Audit & Governance. Committee.

·                     Feedback from Board Committee.

Job Title: Manager, Investor Services (Aftercare)
 

Reports to: General Manager,
 

Division / Section / Unit: Investor Services
 

Responsible for:

·                     After Care Officer ( s)

·                     Interns

·                     Temporal staff

Location: Head Office Nairobi
 

Job Purpose: To catalyze business creation to achieve economic development.
 

Roles and Responsibilities    

·                     Providing business development and advisory services to investors;

·                     Submitting on a regular basis, issues for policy advocacy;

·                     Ensuring that quality of Investor Services and Aftercare services are benchmarked against best practices;

·                     Providing effective and efficient After Care services to new and existing investments;

·                     Coordinating creation of investment Clubs and Committees in various Counties;

·                     Coordinating tracking of approved projects;

·                     Ensuring regular reports are updated with a log of investors visited and action taken on issues raised;

·                     Mentoring younger officers;

·                     Developing business linkages and joint venture partnerships;

·                     Developing an inventory of collapsed projects to facilitate their promotion and revival; and

·                     Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification:
 

Education and Qualifications:

·                     A minimum of a Masters Degree from an accredited University with an emphasis in Economics, Business Studies or in a related field.

Skills and Experience:

·                     Minimum of 5 years experience with 3 years in management position in areas of investment, marketing and business advisory;

·                     Knowledge in project management, identification, selection, appraisal, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;

·                     Proven knowledge and experience of marketing strategies and action plans;

·                     Conversant with Government economic recovery programmes and economic integration initiatives (EAC, COMESA, WTO, EU, AGOA, NEPAD, etc);

·                     International exposure in related field;

·                     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

·                     Excellent analytical skills;

·                     Computer literacy;

·                     Team player.

Key Performance Indicators   

·                     Number of Enquiries responded to and percentage of those responded to on time.

·                     Projects approved and volume of investments.

·                     Joint venture partnerships actualized.

·                     Stakeholder feedback.

·                     Level of re-investment/expansion.

·                     Average time taken to resolve issues raised by investors.

Job Title: Senior, Investor Services Officer (Aftercare) - Mombasa
 

Reports to: General Manager, Investor Services
 

Division / Section / Unit: Investor Services
 

Responsible for:    

·                     After Care Officer

·                     Project Analyst Officer

·                     Administrative and Office Assistants

·                     Interns

·                     Temporal staff

Location: Mombasa Regional Office
 

Job Purpose: To catalyze business creation to achieve economic development.
 

Roles and Responsibilities  

·                     Providing business development and advisory services to investors;

·                     Providing effective and efficient After Care services to new and existing investments;

·                     Coordinating creation of investment Clubs and Committees in various Counties;

·                     Coordinating tracking of approved projects;

·                     Ensure regular reports are updated with a log of investors visited and action taken on issues raised;

·                     Developing business linkages and joint venture partnerships in the County;

·                     Developing an inventory of collapsed projects to facilitate their promotion and revival in the County; and

·                     Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification:
 

Education and Qualifications:

·                     A minimum of a Masters Degree from an accredited University with an emphasis in Economics and Business Studies or in a related field.

Skills and Experience:   

·                     Minimum of 5 years experience with 3 years in investment, marketing and business advisory;

·                     Knowledge in project management, identification, selection, appraisal, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;

·                     Proven knowledge and experience of marketing strategies and action plans;

·                     Conversant with Government economic recovery programmes and economic integration initiatives (EAC, COMESA, WTO, EU, AGOA, NEPAD, etc);

·                     International exposure in related field;

·                     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

·                     Excellent analytical skills;

·                     Computer literacy;

·                     Team player.

Key Performance Indicators   

·                     Number of enquiries responded to and percentage of those responded to on time.

·                     Projects approved and volume of investments.

·                     Joint venture partnerships actualized.

·                     Stakeholder feedback

·                     Level of re-investment/expansion

·                     Average time taken to resolve issues raised by investors

How to apply
Qualified candidates should submit their application letters together with copies of Curriculum Vitae, certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be present or previous employer) including a reliable telephone contact, to be received on or before 18th July 2013 to the address below.

KenInvest is an Equal Opportunity employer and candidates from minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Managing Director
Kenya Investment Authority
P O Box 55704-00200
Nairobi

Please quote for the position you are applying for clearly on the envelope. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.