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Friday, April 30, 2010

Vacancies at Daystar University Kenya


  1. Internal Audit Manager
  2. Senior Assistant Registrar (Examination)
  3. Senior Administrative Assistant
  4. Senior Library Assistant
  5. Marketing & Advertising Officer
  6. University Chaplain
  7. Student Counselor
Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University. Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the world. We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions.
Applicants to these positions must be committed Christians, who show evidence of involvement in their local churches.
1. Internal Audit Manager

Responsibilities
  • Develop a flexible annual audit plan;
  • Evaluate changing services, processes and operations;
  • Issues periodic reports to the audit committee and management;
  • Monitor emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing;
  • Assist in investigation of suspected fraudulent activities;
  • Evaluate the scope for external auditors to provide optimal audit coverage.
Minimum requirements
  • Must have a BCom or related business degree, CPA (K ) and Masters degree in a relevant field;
  • 8 years experience in Auditing, 4 of which must be in a senior position;
  • CISA or CIS qualification us hands on experience in CAATs especially ACL;
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Good analytical and reporting skills;
  • Hands on skills in MS Office packages, with knowledge of relevant financial packages;
  • High integrity and honesty.
2. Senior Assistant Registrar (Examination)

Responsibilities
  • To co-ordinate the entire university’s examination process through;
  • Preparing the examination timetables
  • Overseeing the preparation of examination documents
  • Co-ordinating with the Academic Deans and Head of Departments on the submitting of examinations and grades reports
  • Co-ordinating the administration of examinations
  • Co-ordinating the production and release of performance reports to the students.
Minimum requirements
  • A Master’s degree in Education or a related Social /Physical Science from a recognized university;
  • 3 years working experience as an Assistant Registrar of an academic institution of higher learning;
  • Working knowledge of statistical analysis and research methods;
  • A pro-active individual with the ability to work with minimum supervision;
  • A demonstrated competence in use of computer applications and ICT;
  • Be a person of very high integrity and excellent interpersonal skills.
3. Senior Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities
  • Allocate offices/facilities to various users.
  • Ensure proper service provision, usage and accounting of utilities;
  • Ensure all utility equipments are in good working order and bilk settled promptly;
  • Regularly contact the utility service providers to ensure continuity of service;
  • Facilitate provision of all required services for staff, students, & visitors/guests;
  • Supervise and motivate staff in section for best performance;
  • Ensure that the campus environment is kept clean and safe.
Minimum requirements
  • Degree in Business Administration or Institutional Management;
  • Those with Diploma in Business Administration, Institutional Management or Civil Engineering with 7 years experience will be considered;
  • 4 years administrative experience in a busy environment for degree holders;
  • Outstanding administrative skills;
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience in real estate administration will be on added advantage.
4. Senior Library Assistant

Responsibilities:
  • Man user service points;
  • Maintain database of library users;
  • Catalogue and classify library information resources.
Minimum requirements
  • Bachelors degree in library and Information Science
  • 3 years experience in library work;
  • Hands on skills in MS Office and library automated systems;
  • Basic knowledge and experience on all the library functions.
5. Marketing & Advertising Officer
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop cost effective marketing campaigns and strategies;
  • Supervise the implementation of all marketing, advertising and promotional activities;
  • Assist in conducting market research [or all programs;
  • Carry out analysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor information;
  • Manage the productivity of marketing plans and projects;
  • Work with the creative designer in the design of the University’s promotional and advertising materials and manage the production of the some;
  • Organize and implement campus open days.
Minimum requirements
  • A Masters degree in Marketing or Communication;
  • An Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences with a bias in Marketing or Communication,
  • At least 5 years working experience in a sales or marketing environment;
  • Strong communication, creative and interpersonal skills;
  • Proven experience in customer and market research;
  • Excellent organization and panning skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure and effectively lead a team;
  • Excellent articulation and presentation skills and ability to use audio visual equipment;
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili,
  • Skills in event planning and management.
6. University Chaplain
Responsibilities:
  • To plan wholesome chapels for Daystar community on the three campuses;
  • To develop discipleship spiritual nurture programmes for the community;
  • To supervise assistant chaplains;
  • To provide guidance, training, and mentoring to DCF for effective service within and outside Daystar;
  • To organize outreach missions and pastoral care and visitations.
  • To attend and prepare reports of various university Committees;
  • In conjunction with the Internal Spiritual Nurture Committee, provide the overall spiritual oversight in the University;
  • To represent the University in churches and Para-church conferences and consultative meetings.
Minimum requirements
  • Must have a PhD in theology or Doctor of Ministry or Doctor of Divinity;
  • Must have worked with the church for at least 7 years after ordination.
  • Those with a Masters degree in Theology or Divinity must have at least 10 years of ministry experience;
  • Ordained in a recognized evangelical church;
  • A mature Christian with sound biblical, theological and high moral standing;
  • A person of high integrity with a strong recommendation from his/her church;
  • Discernible gifts as a preacher, Bible teacher and counsellor;
  • A committed Christian with good references in professional competencies;
  • Must have related work experience with students or youth ministries.
7. Student Counselor

Responsibilities:
  • Carry out counselling services among students in both one to one counselling and group therapy;
  • Participate in recruiting, training and empowering peer counsellors;
  • Develop peer counselling as an effective method of dealing with community members emotional needs;
  • Coordinate and manage the activities of the peer counselling groups;
  • Counsel students on matters related to the code of conduct;
  • Organize seminars/workshops address members counselling needs;
  • Work closely and in collaboration with other counsellors within the University to ensure that the University is ‘a counselling aware community’.
Minimum requirements
  • A Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, Education or Clinical Psychology;
  • Mature Christians with proven ability and integrity in counseling in a tertiary institution or a busy organization;
  • At least 3 years experience in offering guidance and counseling services;
  • Membership in a counseling body will be an added advantage.
All those interested in the above positions are requested to submit their letter of application together with a detailed resume indicating qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, on or before 21st May, 2010, to the following address:

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.


The Vice – Chancellor
Daystar University
P.O. Box 44400 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

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