The Commission for University Education (CUE) is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament (The Universities Act, No.42 of 2012) to promote and oversee the development of quality and relevant university education through accreditation, regular inspections, monitoring and evaluations; collection, dissemination and maintenance of data and promotion of quality research and innovations.

1. Senior Assistant Commission Secretary

Administration and Human Resource Management

(CUE 12)

1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Deputy Commission Secretary (Administration and Finance) the officer at this level will coordinate the Administration and Human Resource Management activities in the Commission.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Facilitate formulation, implement and review of human resource management and administration policies, procedures and strategies;
• Manage staff development and performance management systems;
• Provide leadership and coordinate strategic planning in the department;
• Implement administrative guidelines on labour laws, constitutional requirements and any other statutes issued by government from time to time;
• Provide prudent management of physical resources of the commission;
• Coordinate the provision of security services at the commissions.

Requirements for Appointment

• Masters degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management/Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education or any other related field from a university recognized by the Commission;
• Have served in the grade of assistant commission secretary or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period three (3) years;
• Have a thorough knowledge of labour laws and public service policies;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence and achievement of performance targets and results as reflected in the performance appraisal;
• Demonstrated adherence to ethical practices and cooperate values;
• Thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives and ability to align them to the commission’s mandate.

2. Assistant Commission Secretary 

Supply Chain Management

(CUE11)

1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Deputy Commission Secretary (Administration and Finance) the officer at this level will coordinate the Supply Chain Management activities in the Commission. 

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Implement, monitor and review supply chain management provisions, guidelines and procedures;
• Provide leadership and coordinate strategic planning in the department;
• Coordinate the development of supply chain management strategic plan;
• Develop integration of ICT into the supply chain management operations;
• Devise and coordinate implementation of effective risk management strategies in the unit;
• Align and consolidate annual procurement plans with approved annual budgets.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Masters degree in Business Administration (Supplies Management Option), Economics, Commerce, Marketing or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency certificates in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Chief Supply Chain Management Officer or in a comparable position in the public or private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Active membership in a relevant professional body (KISM) or (CIPS).

The Commission for University Education offers competitive salary and benefits.

If you meet the above criteria and you are interested in working with the Commission to promote quality university education, send your application with detailed curriculum vitae, references and day time telephone on or before 5th August 2013 to:

Commission Secretary/Chief Executive

Commission for University Education

Redhill Road, off Limuru Road, Gigiri

P.O. Box 54999-00200

Nairobi, Kenya,

You can also visit our website www.cue.or.ke

The Commission for University Education is an equal opportunities employer. 

Qualified women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.