The HELB recruitment for the year 2024/2025 is now open. The organization, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is offering an exciting opportunity for qualified individuals to join them in Kenya.

If you are interested and would love to apply? Then this is the golden chance that you will not want to miss.

However, before going ahead to apply, you should read this article, and read it until the end. As every information shared here will play a big part in your application for the HELB recruitment.

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Is HELB Recruitment 2024/2025 Ongoing?

Yes, the HELB recruitment is currently ongoing, and they are inviting applications from qualified individuals eager to contribute to the organization’s mission of promoting higher education through financial support.

You can also apply for:

Interested applicants can get to apply for any job position that they want.

HELB Jobs/Vacancies 2024/2025

There are quite a lot of vacancies and jobs posted by the organization, which is available for you to apply for.

Here are some of them:

Senior Legal Officer, Litigation and Prosecutions
Assistant Manager, Internal Audit
Assistant Manager Research, Strategy And Planning
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
Assistant Manager, Credit Administration
Assistant Manager – ICT Business Applications

Eligibility Criteria for HELB Recruitment 2024/2025

Here are the eligibility criteria that you must meet, if you want to apply for these recruitment:

Applicant must be Kenyan citizens and also have a valid Kenyan national ID.
Most positions require candidates to be aged between 21 and 50 years.
You must have the relevant work experience in research, grant management, or administration may be necessary.
You must have the required work experience for the job you are applying for.
Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication, problem-solving skills and other soft skills.
You must be resident in Kenya as at the time of your application.
Applicant must be physically and mentally fit for their role.

Qualifications/Skills for HELB Jobs 2024

Here are the typical educational qualifications and skills required for various job positions at HELB:

1. Senior Legal Officer, Litigation and Prosecutions

A holder of Bachelors’ degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Candidate must have a master’s degree in Law or MBA from a recognized institution.
Must have a post graduate diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law or its equivalent.
Applicant must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Must have a valid practicing certificate.
Member in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
Member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS).

2. Assistant Manager, Internal Audit

A holder of a Bachelors’ Degree in a Business-related field of study from a recognized institution.
Must have any of the following certifications – Certified Public Accountant Kenya (CPA (K))/Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
You must be a member of a relevant professional body such as Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK) /ACCA; Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

3. Assistant Manager Research, Strategy And Planning

Applicant must have a bachelor’s Degree in Business studies, Management, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, Economics or any other relevant disciplines from a recognized university.

4. Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field from a recognized institution.
Applicant must have a masters degree in a relevant field as well.
Must have a certification from a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

5. Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Applicant must have a bachelor’s Degree in Business related fields such as Commerce, Accounting and Finance or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Candidate must have a masters degree in a relevant field.
Must have any of the following certifications – Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Certified Financial Analyst (CFA).
Must be a member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body and in good standing.
You must have a certification from a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

6. Assistant Manager, Credit Administration

Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in a business related field from a recognized institution.
You must have a management Development Program lasting not less than four (4) weeks.

7. Assistant Manager – ICT Business Applications

You must have a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
Must have at least one (1) Project Management Certificate such as Prince2, Project Management Professional (PMP), Sure Step or equivalent qualification.
Applicant must be a member of any relevant professional body such as Computer Society of Kenya (CSK), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Information and Communication Technology Authority (ICTA).

How to Apply for HELB Recruitment 2024/2025

Here are steps on how to apply for the HELB recruitment exercise:

Confirm the job position that you want to apply for on the HELB job portal or check if it is posted above.
Write an application letter
Attach your CV, relevant copies of testimonials & certificates.
Send it as an email to recruitmenteja@helb.co.ke.

N/B: Remember to quote the job position that you are applying for on the subject line while sending your application.

HELB Recruitment Deadline 2024/2025

The deadline for submitting applications for HELB recruitment is Friday March 8, 2024 at 5.00pm. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.

Conclusion

The HELB recruitment for 2024/2025 presents an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals to join an organization dedicated to enhancing access to education in Kenya.

With various job positions available, potential candidates are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and submit their applications.

HELB Recruitment 2024/2025 Application Form Portal