The
National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) is a
statutory institution established under the Science, Technology and Innovation
Act, 2013.
It
is a successor to the National Council for Science and Technology.
Human Resource and Administration Manager:
Ref:
NACOSTI/HRM/2013/1
Job Specifications
- Have a Masters
degree in either Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business
Administration or related field.
- Served as a
Human Resource and Administration officer for ten (10) years, four (4) of
which must have been in a management position in a recognized public or
private institution
- Must be a
registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
- Demonstrated
leadership, coordination and managerial capabilities
- Excellent
interaction and presentation skills
- Computer
literate
- Must be
compliant to chapter six of the constitution of Kenya (2010)
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Advising the
Commission on all matters pertaining to human resource (HR)
- Issuing
administrative guidelines on interpretation of labour laws and other human
resource related statutes
- Developing human
resource management policies geared towards instilling the right
attitudes, values and culture in line with the overall Commission's
mission and vision
- Proposing
performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the changing
environment and technology
- Maintaining
human resource data base for officers whose scheme of service fall under
the management of the division, researching or relevant regulation and
standards
- Overseeing
change management process
- Coordinating
policy management process
- Ensuring
appropriate HR training of all employees of the Commission
- Manage the
recruitment process and analyse the training needs of human resource
- Ensuring that
the Commission develops policies for attracting, retaining and developing
human resource
- Perform any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Principal Human Resource and Administration Officer:
Ref:
NACOSTI/HRM/2013/2
Job
Specifications
- Have a Masters
degree in either Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business
Administration or related field.
- Served as a
Human Resource and Administration officer for five (5) years, three (3) of
which must have been in a management position in a recognized public or
private institution
- Must be a
registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
- Demonstrated
leadership, coordination and managerial capabilities
- Excellent
interaction and presentation skills
- Computer
literate
- Must be
compliant to chapter six of the constitution of Kenya (2010)
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Developing and
implementing human resource policies and strategies
- Recruitment,
selection and development of human resources
- Developing and
managing the staff welfare scheme
- Developing a
highly skilled human base
- Implementing
employees satisfaction survey
- Deployment of
staff
- Managing
employee payroll
- Providing advice
on human resource management principles and practices with a view to
upholding corporate core values and fulfill social responsibilities
- Developing of
human resources plans, activities and Personnel Emoluments;
- Coordinating
occupational health and safety, training and development of staff
- Performance
management
- Involved in
carrying out staff separation.
- Perform any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
ICT Services Manager:
Ref:
NACOSTI/ICT/2013/3
Job Specifications
- A masters degree
in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized
institution
- Served as an
Assistant Manager ICT or in a comparable or relevant position in the
private or public service for a minimum period of 8 years
- Broad knowledge
of information technology (IT) processing systems, concepts and
methodologies
- Demonstrated
aptitude for learning new technologies
- Relevant IT
certification and registrations required
- Must be
compliant to chapter six of the constitution of Kenya (2010)
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Designing
specifications aimed at the computerization and networking of functions,
activities and processes
- Implementing ICT
policies and plans in all functions, activities and processes, analyzing
user requirements , procedures and capabilities of computer security
systems
- Testing and
evaluating the integrity of existing and new computer security measures
- Coordination and
supervising multiple systems to work in unison, either internally or
throughout a prescribed network of external platform
- Managing and
troubleshooting the Local Area Network (LAN) as well as monitoring,
diagnosis and troubleshooting the computer network backbone
- Assess and
respond to ICT needs of the Commission
- Advising the
Commission on matters of IT
- Sourcing and
mobilizing resources for ICT purposes
- Be responsible
for ordering, acquisition, inventorying and disposition of hardware and
software
- Develop, review
and certify all back-up and disaster recovery procedures and plans
- Maintain the
integrity and continual operation of the ICT network including Wi-fi
- Perform any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Chief ICT Officer:
Ref:
NACOSTI/ICT/2013/4
Job Specifications
- A masters degree
in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized
institution
- Served as an
Assistant Manager ICT or in a comparable or relevant position in the
private or public service for a minimum period of 5 years
- Broad knowledge
of information technology (IT) processing systems, concepts and methodologies
- Demonstrated
aptitude for learning new technologies
- Relevant IT
certification and registrations required
- Must be
compliant to chapter six of the constitution of Kenya (2010)
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Designing
specifications aimed at the computerization and networking of functions,
activities and processes
- Implementing ICT
policies and plans in all functions, activities and processes
- analyzing user
requirements, procedures and capabilities of computer security systems;
- Coordinating
security of software
- Investigating
and resolving computer hardware and software problems
- Testing and
evaluating the integrity of existing and new computer security measures;
- Coordinating and
supervising multiple systems to work in unison, either internally or
throughout a prescribed network of external platforms
- Developing
budgets to accommodate the technological communication needs of various
departments and service areas in consultation with the various user
departments
- Managing and
troubleshooting the Local Area Network (LAN) as well as monitoring,
diagnosing and troubleshooting the computer network backbone
- Monitoring the
entire computer network systems at the Commission
- Evaluating
software vendors and solutions.
- Perform any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Corporate Communications Manager:
Ref:
NACOSTI/CCM/2013/5
Job Specifications
- Have a Masters
Degree in Communications or its equivalent
- Have served as a
Communications Manager in the public or private sector for a period of 8
years
- Possess good
analytical, oral and written skills
- Able to work
under pressure in a busy and dynamic environment
- Must be
compliant to chapter six of the constitution of Kenya (2010)
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Responsible for
the formulation, implementation and co-ordination of information and
public Communication policies, strategies, programmers and significant
events in the Commission
- Developing
communication and marketing strategy for promoting the Commission
programmes as well as positioning the Commission's brand in the market
- Developing all
necessary communication and marketing tools and branding materials for the
Commission including newsletters, brochure and documentaries
- Carrying out
marketing research to identify market needs that will inform Commission's
programme development, improved service delivery, and identify
opportunities for the Commission’s growth;
- Building and
sustaining sound relations with all stakeholders; and communicating and
disseminating Commission’s policies, strategies and programmes
- Overseeing the
development, implementation and control of the communication and marketing
budget;
- Perform any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager:
Ref:
NACOSTI/MEO/2013/6
Job Specifications
- Suitable
candidates MUST have the following minimum qualifications.
- Have a Masters
degree in Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Business Administration or any
other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized university
- A post graduate
Diploma in Management, Project Management or any other relevant field
- Demonstrated
degree of professional competence in monitoring and evaluation capacity in
work performance and results
- Minimum of eight
(8) years experience in a planning or monitoring position in a private or
public organization
- Must have
practical experience in performance contracting process including target
setting and evaluation
- Must be computer
literate
- Must be
compliant to chapter six of the constitution of Kenya (2010)
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Design and implement
a monitoring and evaluation strategy and systems for the service
- Develop
procedures and practical methodologies for M&E of all Commission’s
strategic areas
- Establish
appropriate M&E institutional arrangements internally and externally
- Prepare a detailed
M&E plan taking into consideration existing institutional arrangements
and linkages with key partners
- Develop key
staff capacity in M&E
- Ensure
collection, analysis and management of M&E information
- Prepare annual
performance contract targets in line with the corporate strategic plan
- Monitor and
evaluate key performance indicators and prepare periodic reports
- Coordinate field
M&E activities
Resource Mobilization Manager:
Ref:
NACOSTI/RMO/2013/7
Job Specifications
- Have a Masters
Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Commerce or Statistics
- Have served as a
an economist or resource mobilization officer for 8 years in the public or
private sector
- Possess good
analytical, oral and written skills
- Able to work
under pressure in a busy and dynamic environment
- Must be
compliant to chapter six of the constitution of Kenya (2010)
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Developing
resource mobilization plans, strategies and programmes.
- Determining
resource mobilization targets and strategies
- Co-ordination
and formulation of Commission's development strategies, policies and
programmes.
- Monitoring and
Evaluation of policies and programmes
- Assisting in
collection, collation, processing and administration of statistical data
in the Commission
- Developing and
implementing local and international resource mobilization strategies and
identifying a funding base and fundraising partners
- Perform any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Chief Internal Audit and Risk Manager:
Ref:
NACOSTI/IAM/2013/8
Job Specifications
- Have a Masters
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business Management
Administration
- Must have CPA
Part III and be a member of ICPAK with 6 years working experience three of
which must have been in a management level
- Or Bachelors
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business Management
Administration
- Must have CPA
Part III and be a member of ICPAK with 12 years working experience three
of which must have been in a management level
- CISA and CIA
qualifications will be an advantage
- Be a certified
Internal Auditor
- Have a
certificate in fraud examination
- High integrity
and honesty
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills
- Hands on and
skills in MS office packages with knowledge of relevant financial
packages.
- Must be
compliant to chapter six of the constitution of Kenya (2010)
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Determining cost
effectiveness of all operations of the Commission
- Determining
optimum utility of all resources including facilities of the Commission
- Promote
efficient and high audit standards at the Commission
- Counterchecking
all payments to ensure that they are correct as per accounting procedures
and regulations
- Advising the
Commission on the corrective measures on flouted financial regulations and
procedures
- Formulation if
audit management policies, procedures, regulations and auditing systems
- Monitor emerging
trends and successful practices in internal auditing
- Develop
efficient internal controls and risk management strategies for the
Commission
- Developing and
implementing loss and waste of resources prevention programme
- Undertaking risk
management analysis
- Issue periodic
reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee, and facilitate
preparation of routine audit reports.
- Perform any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Interested
candidates who meet the criteria listed may email their applications
accompanied by detailed CVs and day time telephone contact to
secretary@ncst.go.ke on or before 5th July 2013
Note: Only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.