VPI. 13

• approving payments;
• monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets;
• ensuring quality accounting and advisory services;
• assisting in application of sound principles, systems and techniques in accounting for finances, assets, revenue, expenditure and costs;
• facilitating computerisation of accounting systems;
• supervise special funds including donor, programmes and projects funds;
• Implement the financial strategic planning.
• assist in application of GAAPs including the IFRS techniques in accounting for Institute’s finances, assets, revenue, expenditure and costs; management of accounting information which includes co-ordination and rationalization of estimates, budgetary control, annual appropriation and fund account, cash flow control and cost analysis; preparation of final accounts;
• responding to audit queries; and supervising staff in accounts unit.

• Served in the grade of Principal Accountant for at least three (3) years;
• Part III of the Certified Public Accountants of Kenya its equivalent from a recognised Institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or their equivalent;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• shown merit and ability in work performance and results.
• Comply with the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions
• Good interpersonal and team building skills necessary to drive initiatives and achieve results

• reviewing of internal control systems;
• verifying operations and activities on the utilization of the Institute’s resources;
• carrying out audit checks  to ensure validity and accuracy;
• interpreting financial policies for sound auditing and control;
• undertaking special audit investigations as may be required;
• preparing audit reports and follow up on implementation of recommendations; interpreting the regulations of the Institute pertaining to financial control and management;
• implementing audit tasks and analyzing outcomes and prepare report on required changes;
• undertaking fraud investigations to ensure that the operational plan and procedures are implemented;
• developing and implementing audit management systems;
• carrying out risk assessment and develop management guidelines; and
• preparation and implementation of annual audit plans.

• served as Internal Auditor for at least three (3) years;
• Part III of the Certified Public Accountants of Kenya its equivalent from a recognised Institution;

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting Option/Finance) or its equivalent from a recognised Institution; Plus Part II of CPA
• Comply with the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions
• Good interpersonal and team building skills necessary to drive initiatives and achieve results
• Computer literate.

• Planning and initiating research project proposals;
• Designing experiments;
• Implementing research activities;
• Assisting in the co-ordination of research activities;
• Participating in problem identification surveys,
• Planning and analyzing intervention measures;
• Developing and validating diagnostic tools and technologies
• Preparing and communicating research findings and technical/scientific publications; and transfer of technology.

• Bachelors Degree  in on in any of the following disciplines:- Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health, Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biological Laboratory Technology or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Masters degree in an appropriate discipline or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• At least three (3) years experience in the field of Research.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions
• Good interpersonal and team building skills necessary to drive initiatives and achieve results
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

• Inspection, repair and maintenance of the cold rooms, other plant and equipment.
• Inspection of works.
• Installation and testing of the equipments.
• maintenance
• design and construction of simple structures and inspection of works;
• preparation of designs and cost estimation;

• KCSE mean grade “C” or its equivalent.
• Diploma in Engineering in any of the following fields: – mechanical, electrical, electronic, refrigeration and air Conditioning or building from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions
• Good interpersonal and team building skills necessary to drive initiatives and achieve results
• Computer literate.

• Inspection, repair and maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment.
• Inspection of works.
• Installation and testing of plant and equipment.
• Boiler operation and maintenance
• design and construction of simple structures and inspection of works;
• preparation of designs for buildings, plant and equipment and cost estimation;

• KCSE mean grade “C” or its equivalent.
• Certificate in mechanical/electrical/electronic/refrigeration and air conditioning/ Building/Engineering Technician certificate or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions
• Good interpersonal and team building skills necessary to drive initiatives and achieve results
• Computer literate.