Vacancies at Nyandarua National Polytechnic

​​​Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing, verifying and signing payment vouchers and committal documents in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
• Data capture;
• Maintaining primary records such as cash books, ledgers, vote books and registers;
• Ensuring safe custody of Polytechnic’s records and assets;
• Preparing simple management reports including imprest and expenditure returns; and
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Four (4) years’ experience;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Candidates with experience in a learning institution will have an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in the implementation of the human resource management and administration policies to ensure compliance with government legal and statutory requirements;
• Coordinate office services in the institution to ensure all operations runs smoothly;
• Draft letters of appointment, probation and promotion for review, approval and validation by Human Resource Officer;
• Administer staff appraisal and compile annual appraisal report for review by the human resource officer:
• Respond to staffs’ queries on basic HR matters to provide clarity on issues not well understood;
• Record data for each employee, which include information as addresses, absences, supervisory reports on performance, and dates of and reasons for terminations to ensure accurate data is maintained;
• Gather and compile all information relating to training needs from all the departments to facilitate proper planning of training programmes; and
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Diploma in Human Resource Management, or its equivalent from a recognized institution; OR Part II (CHRP) from the Human Resource Management Professional Examination Board (HRMPEB);
• Membership of IHRM(K);
• Two (2) years experience in Human Resource
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
• Candidates with experience in a learning institution will have an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the staff in the Internal Audit function;
• Analyze the institution’s financial documentation and reports to identify audit issues to be addressed;
• Monitor management implementation of audit recommendations to ensure gaps in implementation are identified and appropriate interventions developed;
• Communicate any loopholes within the institution’s structure, and recommend appropriate solutions, to ensure minimal disruptions to business operations from an unsupportive structure;
• Assess and research the institution’s risk management process’ suitability and record the results to make recommendations on possible enhancements to the process;
• Prepare audit reports that reflect institution’s audit results for review and presentation to management, and to ensure the whole process is documented;
• Prepare a memorandum of audit finding, to ensure adequate documentation exists to support all the completed audits and conclusions;
• Conduct a review of information control for the organization’s system operating procedures,
• backup and disaster recovery, communication control, security systems and system maintenance, to avoid system breakdowns;
• Assess all the institution’s internal control procedures and security for the systems which are under development, and upgrade them to current versions for enhanced efficiency and ease in use; and
• Train other audit staff on the use of computerized audit techniques and methods for ease in the use of the techniques; and
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting/Finance option), Auditing, Accounting, Business Administration (Account of Finance Option) or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body;
• Member of Institution of Internal Auditors or any other relevant professional body;
• Five (5) years relevant experience in an equivalent position; and
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
• Candidates with experience in a learning institution will have an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

• Record all the institutions financial information and update the information to ensure the audits conducted are well informed;
• Receive and record bank checks and cash vouchers so as to code them in the institutions system for future reference;
• Prepare and calculate all institutions checks meant for taxes, payments and other utilities to bring together the bank’s transaction records;
• Update the institutions balance, the status of its loans and accounts to ensure all the payments are current and accurate for the preparation of accurate financial statements, and to support informed decision making;
• Verify the accuracy of calculations, postings and figures of the institutions transactions to ensure clean financial records;
• Compile and complete tax forms and returns, the institutions workers compensation forms, pension contribution forms to comply with laws governing tax; and
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• CPA Part II
• Two (2) years relevant experience in audit
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
• Candidates with experience in a learning institution will have an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and design curriculum to ensure all areas of driving course work are covered;
• Teach student motor vehicle operation, road rules and safe driving practices to impart driving skills;
• Provide practical driving lessons on the road to ensure lesson learnt in class are put into practice; Monitor students driving, offering advice and assistance as needed to help the students develop their driving skills;
• Instruct students on the basic operation of a vehicle, defensive driving techniques and minor car maintenance;
• Assess students class work and driving abilities to provide a basis of recommending issuance of driver’s license to students who qualify; and
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Driving Instructor training certificate from NTSA or from a recognized institution;
• Three (3) years relevant experience;
• Passed Occupational Trade Test II for Drivers;
• Valid Driving License for relevant class;
• Defensive Driving Certificate from Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Highway Code;
• Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III from the Ministry of Roads and Public Works Attended a First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than One (1) week from a recognized Institution;
• Valid certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police Service; and
• Shown Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

How to Apply

Interested persons who meet the above qualifications should submit their hard copy applications accompanied by a copy of National Identification card, detailed CV, certified copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials to the undersigned

Apply on or before Tuesday 18th February 2025 or deliver in person to the polytechnic during working hours.