Co-operative College of Kenya Jobs and Career Opportunities

Co-operative College of Kenya is a training institution recognized both locally and internationally as a leader in the provision of co-operative education, training and information for the co-operative movement and other stakeholders.

It is ISO 9001:2000 certified for the provision of co-operative education trainina research and consultancy and conference facilities.

The College offers Diploma and Certificate in Co-operative Management and Co-operative Banking. In collaboration with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), the College offers Bachelor of Co-operative Business (BCOB) degree course.

The College invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill up the following vacant posts.

Advert No. 1/2009
Deputy Director (Academic Affairs)
One (1) Post
Job Group COCK2

Salary scale:
Kshs.94,235 x 4,712 - 98,947 x 1,673 -100,620 x4,812 -110,244 x 5,013 -120,270 p.m House Allowance: Kshs. 40,000 p.m Medical Allowance: Kshs.2,490 p.m

Personal attributes:

A well grounded professional in academic affairs who has worked at least for three (3) years as Principal Lecturer or Deputy Principal/ Director for not less than one year in a reputable training institution.

In particular, the candidate must demonstrate the following attributes:

• Professional, managerial and leadership capabilities necessary for creating and sustaining teamwork..
• Competence in curriculum development.
• Strategic management competencies'
• Counseling and guidance skills.
• Proficiency in MIS and MS Office computer packages
  

Position responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, the successful candidate will assist the Director in the day to day management of the College's academic affairs.

The incumbent will be responsible for managing the academic programmes and activities.

Job requirements:

• Masters degree in the relevant field.
• Post graduate Diploma/Degree in administration, management, or relevant leadership disciplines.
• Proven experience in administration of training programmes either as head of department or programme co-ordinator.
• Registered participation in research and publication of teaching materials.
• Professional knowledge or previous experience in the co-operative sector will be an added advantage.

Advert No. 2/2009
Senior Lecturer (Accountancy)
One (1) Post
Job Group COCK 4

Salary scale:
Kshs.55,785 x 855 - 60,060 x 970 - 62,970 P.M House Allowance: Kshs.40,000 P.M Medical Allowance: Kshs.1,995 P.M

Job requirements

• Masters degree in Business Administration or any other related professional discipline from a recognized training institution-with bias in either Finance Management or Accounting.
• Over six (6) years experience as a Lecturer in a reputable institution or have served as a Lecturer I in public service institution for at least three (3) years.
• Strong leadership skills and managerial capability required to head an academic department or programme.
• Hands on skills in MS Office packages and computerized Management Information Systems (MIS).
  
• Participation in research and publication of teaching materials or; teaching experience in the following subjects will be an added advantage:

1. Finance and Accounting.
2. Costing and Taxation.
3. Co-operative Accounting.

Advert No.3/2009
Lecturer I (Law)
One (1) Post
Job Group COCK 5

Salary scale:
Kshs.25,590 x 690 - 26,280 x 720 - 27,720 x 780 - 30,840 x 840 - 33,690 P.M House Allowance: Kshs.24,000 P.M Medical Allowance: Kshs.1,740 P.M

Job requirements:

• Masters degree in Law or any other relevant professional discipline with proven teaching experience in Commercial Law, Co-operative Law or Law related to banking from a recognized training institution.
  
• At least three (3) years experience as Lecturer in a reputable training institution or have served as Lecturer II in a public service institution for at least three (3) years.
• Strong leadership skills and managerial capability required to head an academic programme or Department.
• Hands on skills in MS Office packages and computerized Management Information Systems
  

Advert No. 4/2009
Lecturer II (Law)
One (1) Post
Job Group COCK 6

Salary scale:
Kshs.22,905 x 615 - 23,520 x 690 - 26,280 x 720 - 27,720 x 780 - 30,840 P.M House Allowance: Kshs.20,000 P.M Medical Allowance: Kshs.1500 P.M

Job requirements:

• Must nave a Bachelors degree in Law or any other relevant professional discipline with proven teaching experience in Commercial Law, Co-operative Law or Law related to banking.
• Over two (2) years experience as a Lecturer in a reputable training institution; or have served as lecture III in a public training institution.

Advert No.5/2009
Lecturer
Two (2) Posts
Job Group COCK 6

Salary scale:

Kshs.22,905 x 615 - 23,520 x 690 - 26,280 x 720 - 27,720 x 780 - 30,840 P.M House Allowance: Kshs.20,000 P.M Medical Allowance: Kshs. 1500 P.M

Job requirements:

Must be in possession of any of the following qualifications:

• Masters degree in Business Administratipn/Education with bias in Accounting or Banking,
• Hands on skills in MS Office packages and computerized Management Information Systems (MIS) or teaching experience in the following subjects will be an added advantage.

1. Costing, Taxation and Accounting
2. Quantitative Methods
3. Entrepreneurship and Marketing
4. Banking
5. Economics
6. Co-operative Economics
7. Merchandise

Advert No.6/2009
Lecture III
Two (2) Posts
Job Group COCK 7

Salary scale :Kshs. 19,665 x 465 - 20,130 x 540 - 22,290 x 615 - 23,520 « 690 - 26,280 P.M
House Allowance: Kshs.20,000 P.M
Medical Allowance: Kshs.1,500P.M

Job requirements:

Must be in possession of any of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Co-operative Business (BCOB)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option)
• Bachelors' degree in Business Education, Economics or any other related professional discipline.
• Proven teaching experience in Accountancy or Management subjects will be an added advantage.

Advert No.7/2009
Senior Systems Administrator
One Post
Job Group COCK 4

Salary scale: Kshs.55,785 x 855 - 60,060 « 970 - 62,970 P.M
House Allowance: Kshs.40,000 P.M
Medical Allowance: Kshs.1,995 P.M

Job requirements:

• Must have a Masters Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or any other related professional discipline from a recognized training institution.
• Over two (2) years experience in service as a Systems Administrator in a reputable organization.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in systems analysis, design and programmed specifications.
• Strong leadership skills and mature personality with the capacity to head a department.
• Managerial capability for creating teamwork
• Applicants in possession of Bachelor's Degree in the relevant field with over six (6) years hands on experience in Systems Administration are encouraged to apply.

Advert No.8/2009
Administrative Officer II
One (1) Post
Job Group COCK 6

Salary scale: Kshs.22,905 x 615 - 23,520 x 690 - 26,280 x 720 - 27,720 x 780 - 30,840 P.M
House Allowance: Kshs.20,000 P.M
Medical Allowance: Kshs.1500 P.M

Job requirements:

Must be in possession of any of the following qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management or any related social science.
• Over three (3) years experience as an Administrative Officer in a reputable organization or have served as an Administrative Officer III in a public service institution for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Hands on skills in MS Office packages and computerized Management Information Systems (MIS).
• Applicants with Masters Degree in Business Administration or Human Resource Management are encouraged to apply.
• Basic Accounting knowledge/experience will be an added advantage.

Advert No.9/2009
Nurse Grade 111
One (1) Post
Job Group COCK 8

Salary scale: Kshs.17,370 x 450 -18,270 x 465 - 20,130 x 540 - 22,290 x 615 - 23,520 P.M House Allowance: Kshs.10,000 P.M Medical Allowance: Kshs.1,245 P.M

Job requirements:

• Be in possession of Kenya Registered Nurse Diploma or Diploma in Nursing Certificate from the Kenya Medical Training College or any other recognized training institution
• A minimum period of three (3) years experience in service as a nurse in a busy health facility.
• Must be a team player, polite, respectful and able to relate well with the patients.

Advert No. 10/2009
Manager Co-Operative Retreat and Conference Centre (CRCC).

Background information

CRCC is a revenue generation centre at the Co-operative College of Kenya. It is a business facility offering hotel and accommodation services with 85 bed capacity.

The services provided include:

• Accommodation.
• Seminar and Workshop facilities.
• Wedding services.
• Cocktailparties.
• Outside catering.

Personal attributes.

A well grounded professional who has at least six years experience in Management and leadership position in the hotel industry.

In particular the candidate should demonstrate the following:

• Vision and strategic thinking and commitment in positioning the centre into continuous financial viability.
• Financial and Resource Management skills.
• Business Management, Marketing and Public relation skills.
• Strong leadership skills and managerial capabilities necessary for creating and sustaining teamwork and providing required leadership to the staff.

Position Responsibilities.

Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Administration Services, the successful candidate will take over the achievements of strategic objectives and develop capacity for effective service delivery at the centre.

Job requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/ Management, Hotel Management or related discipline from recognized University.
• Post graduate Diploma in hotel management or related discipline from a recognized training institution.
• Good knowledge of hospitality industry.
• Good understanding of business environment and specifically the hotel industry.
• Computer literate.
• Masters degree will be an added advantage. Terms of service.
• Three (3) years renewable contract. Remuneration

A negotiable consolidated salary package plus additional performance based benefits. Applicants are required to submit a letter or application indicating current salary in the following summarized format:

• Advert Ref.No.
• Position
• Current job title
• Current salary (Gross net)
• Other benefits (If any)
  

The application letter must be submitted with a CV containing an e-mail address, day time telephone contacts, testimonials and names and addresses of three (3) referees by post, courier or hand delivery not later than 16th June 2009 to:

The Director
P.O Box 24814 -00502
Karen,
Nairobi.