JOB OPPORTUNITY AT STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY

Job Title:                   Procurement Assistant – Inventory management

Department:             Procurement

Reporting to:            Procurement Manager

Basic job summary:

To be responsible for ensuring cafeteria supplies are received in good time and that the Cafeteria holds optimal inventory at all times.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Manage the cafeteria store on a day to day basis and ensure that stock items are within the approved stock levels at all times
2. Track and expedite orders to suppliers to ensure timely delivery as per approved purchase orders
3. Inspect and verify all goods delivered to ensure conformance to order specifications, quality and quantities
4. Receive approved internal orders for goods at the store and issue as required at the specified times
5. Post all the stock data into KUALI and any other system as necessary and prepare the required reports at the specified times
6. Facilitate the monthly stock taking exercise and report accordingly
7. Analyze the aging of stocks and report on obsolescence and/or recommend on need to dispose any excess or aged stocks
8. Maintain the stores filing system and keep safe custody of all the stores related files, records and other such documents in their complete form as per policy
9. Collect all customer feedback on stores services and suggestions thereto, analyze the same and report to immediate supervisor
10. Any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or any other related field from a recognized institution
• Membership to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply will be an added advantage

Experience:

• At least 2 years work experience in a similar role

Competencies and Attributes

• Good Communication Skills
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Organization and Planning Skills

Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Procurement Assistant” on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 30^th March 2021.

Due to the large number of applications we may receive, kindly note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please be advised that Strathmore University is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process. Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money.

STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

JOB TITLE: Manager, Undergraduate Programs

DEPARTMENT: Undergraduate Programs

REPORTING: Director of Undergraduate

BASIC JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for supporting the Dean in managing all operational and administrative functions of the school to ensure that the School achieves its objectives.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support the achievement of Strathmore University vision and mission by assisting the Dean in the preparation and implementation of school’s strategic and quality improvement plan in line with the University’s strategic goals and performance targets.
2. Work in conjunction with the school’s examination coordinator to ensure that all aspects of the examination process are aligned to the University’s examination schedule.
3. Ensure financial viability of the school by supporting the Director to prepare and implement the school’s budget. This will include preparation and submission of monthly debtors’ report as well as coordinating the Schools’ debt collection process.
4. Support the Director to ensure the school meets its admissions targets by working in collaboration with the admission office in conducting marketing activities of the various programs, vetting applicants in collaboration with the admissions office and conducting entrance interviews for all new applicants and admit the successful applicants.
5. Work in conjunction with the procurement department to source goods and services that meet the needs of the school. This will also involve approving invoices for goods or services sourced and delivered.
6. Ensure that the school continually meets the required quality standards by acting as the school quality representative in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Office including writing and updating the school’s quality manuals and self-assessment reports.
7. Ensure quality teaching by assisting the Faculty Director in managing allocation of teaching load to lecturers, coordinating peer review processes, cordoning the curriculum review meetings and managing the Lecturer student evaluation process.
8. Support the school’s strategic talent sourcing by assisting the Director and People and Culture department in recruitment initiatives of the School’s human resource
9. Contribute to the student experience strategic pillar by ensuring proper and in-depth orientation for all student and planning and executing Academic trips and exchange programs.
10. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders within and outside the University.
11. Support the Director in business development through managing partners with whom the school has signed MOUs, developing business initiatives as alternative sources of funds and coordinating and managing short training programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications:

• A minimum of a master’s degree from a recognized institution
• Professional qualification will be an added advantage
• At least six years of relevant experience. Two must be in an administrative role

COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent planning & organizational skills including the ability to manage resources and accurately keep track of administrative issues.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner that promotes understanding; persuades and influences behaviour.
• Able to handle issues discretely and confidentially.
• High level of integrity.

Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Manager, Undergraduate Programs ” on the subject line to careers@sbs.ac.ke by end of the day (5:30 pm) Wednesday 31^st March 2021.

This is an opportunity for internal candidates only

Please be advised that Strathmore University is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process. Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money.

STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE: Business Development Manager

REPORTING: Head of Entrepreneurial Programmes

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACT: Staff, External Stakeholders

JOB PURPOSE:

To market and sell Executive Education programmes in liaison with the Head of Entrepreneurial Programmes. While building and cultivating sustainable key relationships with potential public and commercial partners, nationally and regionally.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SALES:

1. Targeting new clients for business development and proposing new initiatives for existing clients, to increase sales opportunities and achieve personal and team financial targets.
2. Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, developing industry linkages to sustain SBS as their knowledge partner in transforming Africa leaders.
3. Continually devise ways to increase customer experience to deepen client/partner relationships and maintain lasting client and partner relationships.
4. Data mining and developing a prospect pipeline for each program allocated.

MARKETING:

1. Analyzing and managing stakeholders to maintain a close engagement and relationship with the market.
2. Undertaking continuous business intelligence to understand client needs at organization, industry and country level to ensure proposal of relevant and timely executive education and consultancy solutions.
3. Departmental Entrepreneurial events planning and management
4. Tracking client satisfaction with frequent client review meetings and effective evaluation of programmes and consultancy engagements.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE:

1. Supporting faculty members to ensure delivery of client promise and delivery of expected outcomes to the clients.
2. Initiating and driving the program review process in liaison with Head of Open Programmes, Academic directors, and programme management team.
3. Preparing internal management reports and client reports as required, to support data-driven decision making for enhanced client relations and effective process improvement.

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT:

1. Develop long term planning and forecasting of each key account.
2. Setting specific goals and objectives for each key account
3. Managing buying cycles and their impact on the sales strategy
4. Developing and maintaining key accounts in turbulent market conditions

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
• Relevant and extensive experience (at least 4 years) selling programmes

COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadline
• Strong communications skills
• Emotional intelligence skills
• Good business acumen
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills
• Good organization skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.

Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Business Development Manager” on the subject line to careers@sbs.ac.ke by end of the day (5:30 pm) Monday 5^th  April, 2021.

Due to the large number of applications we may receive, kindly note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please be advised that Strathmore University is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process. Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money.

Department: Communications & University Relations

Reporting to: Communication Manager

Basic job summary:

This position will be responsible for maintaining University websites and intranet facilities which meet the information needs of all stakeholders and contribute to the mission, objectives and corporate image of the university.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Maintain functionality, appearance and accuracy of Strathmore public website using content management system. This will also include maintaining the intranet facilities.
2. Ensure that schools, institutes and other departments’ marketing needs are met by processing their design requests and assisting them in developing or updating their marketing materials.
3. Create synergy by planning and organizing monthly meetings with communication representatives from various schools, faculties and departments and conveying strategies used by the Communications Office for marketing various university events or Programs.
4. Generate all reports and analysis derived from tracking and monitoring of websites traffic.
5. Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure the university brand is maintained in all marketing material.
6. Work closely with IT department to monitor websites and ensure confidentiality, availability & integrity of information online.
7. Create pages for important notices such as graduation, annual reports, appointments and intakes.
8. Develop newsletter templates, weekly news templates and effect Strathmore Gazette updates and any other departmental requests for the different areas of the Communications Department.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT field.
• Advanced knowledge in web designing

Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a web master position or with similar responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience in working with adobe Photoshop and adobe illustrator

Competencies and Attributes

• Knowledge of website management.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• High level of integrity.

Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Digital Communications Officer – Webmaster”  on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 9^th March 2021.

Due to the large number of applications we may receive, kindly note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please be advised that Strathmore University is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process. Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money.

Department: Communications & University Relations

Reporting to: Communication Manager

Basic job summary:

This position will be responsible for maintaining University websites and intranet facilities which meet the information needs of all stakeholders and contribute to the mission, objectives and corporate image of the university.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Maintain functionality, appearance and accuracy of Strathmore public website using content management system. This will also include maintaining the intranet facilities.
2. Ensure that schools, institutes and other departments’ marketing needs are met by processing their design requests and assisting them in developing or updating their marketing materials.
3. Create synergy by planning and organizing monthly meetings with communication representatives from various schools, faculties and departments and conveying strategies used by the Communications Office for marketing various university events or Programs.
4. Generate all reports and analysis derived from tracking and monitoring of websites traffic.
5. Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure the university brand is maintained in all marketing material.
6. Work closely with IT department to monitor websites and ensure confidentiality, availability & integrity of information online.
7. Create pages for important notices such as graduation, annual reports, appointments and intakes.
8. Develop newsletter templates, weekly news templates and effect Strathmore Gazette updates and any other departmental requests for the different areas of the Communications Department.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT field.
• Advanced knowledge in web designing

Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a web master position or with similar responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience in working with adobe Photoshop and adobe illustrator

Competencies and Attributes

• Knowledge of website management.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• High level of integrity.

Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Digital Communications Officer – Webmaster”  on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 9^th March 2021.

Due to the large number of applications we may receive, kindly note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please be advised that Strathmore University is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process. Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money.