Riara University Jobs in Kenya

Riara University Jobs in Kenya

Riara University is the latest innovation in Higher Education in Kenya, we employ a diversity of people to support our world-renowned reputation and facilities for teaching and research. Due to phenomenal growth and increase in our course offering, we wish to announce vacancies for the positions: 1. Studio Technician.
General Description:
The incumbent will be responsible for:

Setting up, testing and operating equipment to suit the acoustics of a location.

Servicing, maintaining and repairing electronic equipment including cables, microphones, amps and sound equipment.

Maintaining studio inventory

Assisting in supervision of students’ practical sessions

Selecting, placing and adjusting microphones.

Recording and balancing speech for radio/ audio plays or discussions.

Monitoring the sound quality, levels and tone for broadcasts

Recording film soundtracks. Academic / Professional Qualification

First degree within an appropriate discipline such as film and TV production, performing arts, audio and recording technology, sound engineering, and music technology

Certificate or Diploma in sound and music technology or media production is an added advantage

At least 3 years relevant experience

Proven interest in digital media, flexible, creative and able to work effectively in a diverse and dynamic environment

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment and meet deadlines. 2. Human Resources Officer Closing Date: 29th October, 2014
Duties and Responsibilities

Manage interview logistics (venues, materials, assessments etc) ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

Prepare summaries for interview candidates, interview reports, and ensure proper filing of all interview related documents.

Perform induction and introduction of new staff.

Maintains all the personnel records and is responsible for all the departmental filing.

Manage the biometric attendance system and prepare accurate monthly reports.

Maintain and update staff records in the personal files and ensure any change in employee status is reflected accordingly.

Ensures that members are continuously updated on any changes affecting the medical scheme.

Assist in management of annual leave, ensuring proper documentation and processing.

Assist in performance evaluation process by dispatching appraisal forms and doing follow-up with the departmental heads to ensure that the appraisal schedule is on course and that appraisal forms are submitted to the HR department on time.

Works closely with the Human Resources Manager and Departmental Heads to ensure that development needs of staff are addressed appropriately through appropriate training programmes.

Provide logistic support in staff training.

Prepare accurate monthly reports on key functions performed as per the Job description.

Taking minutes of departmental meetings and circulates the same accordingly. Qualifications Knowledge and Experience:

A degree in HR Management

Minimum 3 years’ experience in HR in a high performing commercial enterprise.

Must be proficient in Ms Office Suite of Packages

Must have accuracy and keen attention to detail

Proactive and self-motivated

A team player with the ability to establish understanding and rapport with colleagues across the entire organisation.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications with updated CVs, names and telephone contacts of three professional referees with copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials to recruitment@riarauniversity.ac.ke.
Applications should be received by close of day Friday 31st October, 2014.