Jobs at Turkana University College
Turkana University College (TUC) was inaugurated on 27th January 2017 as a constituent college of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. This is Kenya’s first Public University to be established in the vast resource - rich area of north western Kenya. The University College is situated in Turkana County, which is the 2nd largest County in Kenya covering 68,680sq km. It is the same size with the Republic of Rwanda. The County borders with South Sudan to the north, Uganda to the west and Ethiopia to the north- west.

Internal Auditor I

REF: NT: 01/18/10/2022

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 
The applicant:

  • Must have a Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce/Business Management/Business Administration or its equivalent and CPA Part III with six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which as Internal Auditor Scale XI or its equivalent 

OR

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration or its equivalent and CPA Part III with twelve (12) years working experience, three (3) of which as Internal Auditor Scale XI or its equivalent.
  • Must be registered with a recognized professional body and be of good standing.
  • With CISA qualification will have an added advantage
  • Must be ICT competent.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review and develop audit systems, techniques and procedures and ensure their effective implementation
  • Ensure university policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions are current 
  • Prepare and submit the University College Audit reports to the University College Council and relevant government bodies
  • Undertake comprehensive audits on utilization of resources
  • Ascertain correctness of accounting reports 
  • Prepare audit reports
  • Draw up audit programmes 
  • Prepares audit queries and observations

 

Human Resource Officer/Senior Administrative Assistant II

REF: NT: 02/18/10/2022

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 
The applicant:

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management/Commerce/Business Management with six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which as Human Resource Officer Scale IX /Senior Administrative Assistant I or its equivalent.
  • Must be registered with a recognized professional body and be of good standing with With CISA qualification will have an added advantage.
  • With Must be ICT competent

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare human resource budgets 
  • Establish proper reward systems by designing financial and non-financial rewards and sanctions 
  • Ensure proper working conditions and employees welfare 
  • Ensure employee records are well maintained and properly managed 
  • Maintain industrial peace in the University College in liaison with committees on discipline, staff welfare and safety among others
  • Coordinate the staff performance appraisal process
  • Responsible for the staff recruitment process
  • Handle correspondences on recruitment and training matters 
  • Implement the resolutions of the training committee
  • Administration of staff terms of service 
  • Handle induction and orientation matters 
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

 

Legal Officer Scale

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The applicant:

  • Must have a Masters of Laws/Legal Studies degree from a recognized University with six (6) years relevant experience 

OR

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and Postgraduate Diploma in Law with nine (9) years relevant working experience 

OR 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) plus Postgraduate Diploma in Law with three (3) years’ experience as an Assistant Legal Officer Scale XI or its equivalent.
  • Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Commissioner of Oaths.
  • Must be a registered member of the Law Society of Kenya and be of good standing
  • Must have a current practicing certificate.
  • With CPS (K)/CS will have an added advantage
  • Must be ICT Competent.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide corporate governance advisory and practical support to the council, its members and the college for the effective discharge of their duties and responsibilities.
  • Provide guidance and practical timely support to ensure effective and efficient Board and committee meetings/processes by facilitating proper constitution, clear terms of reference, well-articulated agenda and minutes, including following up of actions points.
  • Ensure compliance with the applicable laws, regulations and codes of ethics.
  • Ensure statutory compliance through regular monitoring and implementation of legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
  • Representing the University College in all types of suits
  • Offer legal advice to the University College
  • Draft, update and review contracts and other legal documentation
  • Filing of statutory returns, council records, and college assets registers
  • Conduct Training needs assessment for the council members and implement appropriate interventions to meet statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Organize for effective Council and Committee evaluations
 

Method of Application

TERMS OF SERVICE
Appointment to the positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms subject to successful completion of probation. Benefits include: a contributory pension scheme or payment of gratuity for those on contract terms, non-contributory medical scheme, generous housing allowance and paid leave among others.

APPLICATION MODE:
Applicants should send ten (10) hard copies of their application to the undersigned clearly indicating the advert reference number of the position of interest on the envelope, in addition, send an email clearly quoting the advert  reference number of the subject line. An updated Curriculum vitae and cover letter only, on a running PDF format as one attachment should be emailed to dpafp@tuc.ac.ke to reach us not later than 9th December, 2022.
Applicants are advised to request their referees to write letters of reference directly to the address below to be received by the deadline shown above.
The Deputy Principal (Administration, Finance & Planning)
Turkana University College
P.O. Box 69 - 30500
LODWAR, KENYA. 


Job Info
Job Category: Several Jobs in one Advert jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 09 December 2022  
Duty Station: Turkana
Posted: 25-11-2022
No of Jobs: 3
Start Publishing: 25-11-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 25-11-2065
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