Kenya Utalii College Jobs

Established in 1969, Kenya Utalii College (KUC) is Africa’s premier hospitality and tourism training institution. With over 60,000 graduates to date, the College remains the region’s single largest producer of skilled personnel for the hospitality and tourism industry: a large number of whom hold top-ranking positions in renowned organizations all over the world.

The College is a state corporation established by the Tourism Act, 2011. In its quest to continuously match the dynamic global demand, the Council of Kenya Utalii College has embarked on a transformative agenda for this notable institution.

Accordingly, the Council is looking for an experienced and vibrant professional to fill the following position:

1. Chief Legal Officer & Corporation Secretary

1 Post

Grade E1

Reporting to the Principal, the Chief Legal Officer & Corporation Secretary will be responsible for providing legal counsel to the College and will provide professional legal advice, so as to ensure legal compliance, advice on dispute prevention and resolution and support legal reform initiatives.

He/she will also be responsible for College Council matters.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provide a dependable reference point to the College Council and the Management on policy changes by monitoring the operating environment and offer a legal advisory service that is premised on a platform that is well researched, reasoned and timely;

Ensure compliance with legislative instruments with regard to contracting, the constitutional framework on the laws setting up the College, dispute resolution and petitions and oversee the provision of legal services to the College in its legal relations, employment, procurement, financial management and projects;

Develop preventive legal strategies to forestall avoidable disputes, controversies and litigation;

Ensure that all legal disputes concerning the College are professionally resolved including prosecution and/or defence of the College’s cases;

Advise the Principal and Management in the outsourcing of legal work and other contracted services and ensure that the College obtains value for money;

Providing legal advisory services to the Management and the Board to ensure statutory compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements;

Providing Corporation secretarial services to the Board, and to the Management committees of the College;

Ensure effective and efficient consolidation and dispatch of Council agenda;

Attending Council meetings and advising on legal requirements;

Disseminate the decisions of the Council to relevant Divisional heads for implementation;

Inducting new Council members and ensuring preservation of records for all Council’s business;

Developing and carrying out reviews of the code of conduct and manual for the Council.

Skills and Attributes

Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a university recognized in Kenya with at least seven (7) years working experience, three (3) of which must be at a senior level in a busy and reputable organisation those in possession of a

Masters degree (LLM) will have an added advantage;

Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

A member of good standing with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK);

Certified Public Secretary (CPSK).

Good computer skills;

Has demonstrable skills in orientation to detail;

A good organizer with individual leadership skills;

Strategic orientation and demonstrates a flair in continuous learning and research;

An astute communicator in both oral and written communication skills;

Willingness and ability to work long hours;

Has had a distinguished career in their respective fields.

2. Chief Supplies Officer

1 Post

Grade E1

The Chief Supplies Officer will report to the Deputy Principal and will be responsible for effective and efficient management of procurement services for the College, Utalii Hotel and College projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

Planning, implementing and reviewing the College’s annual Procurement Plan

Working with College Management and Departmental Heads in developing and reviewing Divisional and

Departmental Plans;

Ensuring user departments adhere to Procurement Plans;

Initialling and facilitating processes to ensure timely delivery of quality goods, works and services;

Ensuring that the college’s procurement plans are in line with the financial budgets;

Ensuring that all College’s procurement and disposal are conducted in accordance with the relevant procurement legislation, regulations and procedures;

Preparing professional opinion for the Principal on the procurement or asset disposal proceedings;

Managing the relationship between the suppliers and the College;

Supervision and appraisal of staff in the procurement department.

Skills and Attributes

Bachelor degree in Commerce or Economics or Supplies and Procurement or its equivalent with at least seven (7) years working experience, three (3) of which must be at senior level in a busy procurement department in a reputable organization (a Masters degree in the relevant area will have an added advantage);

A Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management or its equivalent;

Member of relevant professional body with good standing;

Experience in hospitality industry will be an added advantage;

Sound knowledge of Public procurement legislation, regulations and procedures

Demonstrated personal integrity;

Management skills: Problem-solving, Analytical, Attention to essential detail, Planning and Organising skills;

Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills;

Ability to make critical and timely decisions in a highly sensitive environment

Exemplary knowledge of the application of the Public Procurement Act;

Willingness and ability to work long hours.

3. General Manager, Utalii Hotel

1 Post

Grade E3

Reporting to the Principal, the General Manager, Utalii Hotel shall be responsible for achieving optimal guest satisfaction and a good working environment to attain all set objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

Creating and operating environment that assures consistent guest satisfaction;

Monitoring the performance of the hotel through verification and analysis of guest satisfaction systems and financial reports;

Maintaining product and service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints;

Developing accurate and aggressive long and short-range financial objectives consistent with the College’s mission statement;

Preparing financial reports for management that clearly explains operational effectiveness, trends and variances;

Establishing and maintaining a pro-active human resource function to ensure employee motivation, training and development, wage and benefits administration and compliance with established labour regulations;

Executing marketing, sales and operational activities, producing results that meet or exceed the hotel’s business plan;

Ensuring good safety practices of employees and guests, assisting in the maintenance of proper emergency and security procedures;

Establishing and maintaining applicable preventive maintenance programmes to protect the physical assets of the hotel;

Skills and Attributes

Bachelors degree in Hospitality, Marketing or any business related field from a university recognised in Kenya;

A Diploma in Hotel Management;

Minimum seven (7) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which must be at senior management level;

Membership in a professional body.

Demonstrated success in operating at least a four-star hotel with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a Hotel/Lodge/Resort;

In-depth experience in Food & Beverage and Rooms;

Must be proficient in all areas of Hotel operations;

Hands-on leadership style and must be entrepreneurial, independent thinking and self-starter with a focus to achieving exceptional results.

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