The Kenya National Commission for
UNESCO (KNATCOM) is a State Corporation established under the KNATCOM Act of
2013 which aims to advance UNESCO’s agenda in Kenya by contributing to peace
and sustainable development through promotion of international standards and
best practices in the five fields of UNESCO’s competence namely: Education;
Natural Sciences; Social & Human Sciences; Culture; Communication &
Information.
Job Title: Senior ICT Officer
Grade: S3 (Upper)
Reports To: Secretary General / CEO through the DSG, Corporate
Affairs
Directs Reports: None
Scope: ICT Department
Classification: Technical Staff
Location: Nairobi, Headquarters
Purpose of the Job: To implement policies, strategies and plans
of the ICT Department.
Remuneration
·
Gross Salary Ksh. 65,110 – 71,880 Pm
·
Leave Allowance – Ksh. 6,000
·
Medical Allowance – As per scheme
rules
·
Group Life & Accident Cover
Terms P n P
Pension Contribution rate (basic salary)
·
Employee - 7.5%
·
Employer - 12.5%
Function of the ICT Department: This Department exists to perform the following
functions; development of ICT policies, strategies and plans; drawing up of
hardware specifications; Installing and configuring new hardware and
software’s; repairs and maintenance of hardware and software’s; software design
& development; user support; undertaking hardware and software audits;
researching on emerging technological and ensuring ICT hardware and software
security.
Duties and Responsibilities: The officer will be responsible for the Chief ICT Officer for the implementation of the ICT networking and software services in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
Duties and Responsibilities: The officer will be responsible for the Chief ICT Officer for the implementation of the ICT networking and software services in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
This will entail inter alia:
Duties
·
Ensure the achievement of the
functions and objectives of the ICT Department;
·
Implement the day to day business of
the ICT Department.
·
Prepare annual ICT plans and maintain
proper internal controls
·
Execute and communicate the
Commission’s ICT policies, strategies, and plans and ensure their evaluation
thereof
·
Prepare and submit ICT policy and
technical papers to the relevant and authorized offices in good time and
provide follow up activities as may be required.
·
Design, build, and manage the
Commission’s web site and all software solutions
·
Ensure security of the website and
other ICT software’s
·
Analyze user needs to determine
technical requirements and provide software based solutions.
·
Maintain and administer computer
networks and related computing environments including computer hardware,
systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
·
Provide user support, diagnosing,
troubleshooting, and resolving hardware, software, or other network and system
problems.
·
Plan, coordinate, and implement
network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
·
Undertake tests, repairs and
maintenance of ICT equipment and associated peripherals where necessary;
·
Any other tasks as may be assigned by
the secretary General/CEO.
Academic & Professional
Qualifications
·
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in
any of the following fields namely; Computer Science/Information Communication
Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or other ICT related disciplines
from a recognized and accredited institution
·
Possess Diploma or Higher Diploma in
ICT or other ICT related disciplines from a recognized and accredited
institution
·
Possess ICT professional
certifications in either; data base management; website development; systems
engineering; network administration; software development or ICT security.
Experience
·
Possess a minimum of four (4) years
of hands on experience in the relevant field or profession or serving at a
comparable level
·
Demonstrated competence and results
from work performance within the ICT unit of a reputable organization
·
Possess industry knowledge of ICT
processes and procedures
·
Possess knowledge of ICT legislations
and policies related to ICT
·
Demonstrated ability to develop
software based solutions
General Knowledge and Skills
·
Software knowledge, Analytical
skills, Good interpersonal and communication skills, Ethics and excellent PC
Skills
Personal Qualities
·
Team player, flexible, has integrity
and commitment to production results, self-motivated, organized, professional
and dependable.
Mental, Physical and Work Environment
Characteristics
·
Normal office meetings, occasional
field visits, normal working hours and normal office setting
Job Title: Research Officer I
Grade: S 3 (Lower)
Reports To: Director, Research & Development
Directs reports: None
Financial Responsibility: None
Scope: Research and Development Department
Classification: Technical Level
Location: Nairobi, Headquarters
Purpose of the Job: To implement policies, strategies and plans of the
Research and Development Unit.
Remuneration
·
Gross Salary Ksh. 57,020 – 71,880 Pm
·
Leave Allowance – Ksh. 6,000
·
Medical Allowance – As per scheme
rules
·
Group Life & Accident Cover
Terms P n P
Pension Contribution rate (basic salary)
·
Employee - 7.5%
·
Employer - 12.5%
Function of the Research and
Development Department: This
department exists to perform the following functions: development of research
policies, strategies and plans; design of research methodologies; development
of research systems and instruments; undertake researches for and development
of new or updating existing programmes; analysis of research data and
reporting; capacity building on research techniques; and undertaking quality
checks and innovations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
The officer will be provide research support services to the Programme in a results oriented and
timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
This will entail inter alia:
Duties
·
Execute the day to day business of
the Research and Development Unit;
·
Prepare Research plans and maintain
proper internal controls;
·
Execute research policies,
strategies, and plans and assist in their evaluation thereof;
·
Assist in the design of effective
research structures, processes and systems;
·
Assist in the preparation of research
papers and proposals;
·
Assist in disseminating research
findings through publications and presentations at local and international
fora;
·
Undertake research, and assist in the
analysis of research findings and provide follow up activities as may be
required;
·
Provide regular communication to the
Director on key Research technical matters;
·
Provide user support in research to
other staff;
·
Any other tasks as may be assigned by
the Secretary General/CEO.
Job specifications
Academic & Professional Qualifications
Academic & Professional Qualifications
·
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in
any of the following fields namely: social sciences; arts or economics from a
recognized and accredited institution;
Experience
·
Possess a minimum of two (2) years of
hands on experience in the research field or profession from a reputable
institution
·
Good working knowledge and ability to
use Statistical Data Analysis Software such as SPSS.
·
Possess practical knowledge of
research processes and procedures
General Knowledge and Skills
·
Good software knowledge, analytical
skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, ethics and excellent PC
skills
Personal Qualities
·
Team player, flexible, have integrity
and commitment to production results, self-motivated, organized, professional
and dependable
Mental, Physical and Work Environment
Characteristics
·
Extensive reading, occasional
attendance to meetings, occasional field visits, occasional mental strain,
frequent disruptions to normal working hours, and normal office setting
Job Title: Chief Corporate Communications Officer
Grade: S 5
Reports To: Secretary General / CEO through the DSG, Corporate
Affairs
Directs reports: Corporate Communications Officer
Scope: Corporate Communications Department
Classification: Middle Management Level
Location: Nairobi, Headquarters
Purpose of the Job: To ensure policy implementation and assist in
the management of the day to day affairs of the Corporate Communications
Department.
Remuneration
·
Gross Salary Ksh. 84,590 – 97,290 Pm
·
Leave Allowance – Ksh. 6,000
·
Medical Allowance – As per scheme
rules
·
Group Life & Accident Cover
Terms P n P
Pension Contribution rate (basic salary)
·
Employee - 7.5%
·
Employer - 12.5%
Function of the Corporate Communications
Office: This department exists to perform the
following functions: development and implementation of information and
communication policies, strategies and plans; public relations; corporate
branding; coverage of corporate activities; information gathering; verifying
the accuracy of information and news; employee communications; corporate
reputation; public opinion research; corporate publications and reporting;
media relations and crisis communication.
Duties and Responsibilities: The officer will be responsible to the Secretary General/CEO through the DSG, Corporate Affairs for the coordination and implementation of the Corporate Communication Services in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
Duties and Responsibilities: The officer will be responsible to the Secretary General/CEO through the DSG, Corporate Affairs for the coordination and implementation of the Corporate Communication Services in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
This will entail inter alia:
Duties
·
Ensure the overall achievement of the
functions and objectives of the Corporate Communications Department;
·
Coordinate the day to day business of
the Corporate Communications Department.
·
Prepare the annual budget, plans,
performance contracts and establish proper internal controls
·
Formulate, execute and communicate
the Commission’s corporate communication policies, strategies, and plans and
ensure their evaluation thereof;
·
Provide leadership to staff and
ensure that the Departments management structures, processes and systems are
effective
·
Ensure that all policy and technical
papers are availed to the relevant and authorized offices in good time and
provide follow up activities as may be required.
·
Provide regular communication to the
Secretary General/CEO on key technical, financial, administrative and
partnerships matters
·
Coordinate stakeholders matters to
effectively enhance the Commission’s overall corporate image
·
Advise and coordinate the implementation
of the best media practices which promote good corporate relations;
·
Ensure positive and best coverage for
corporate programmes, projects and activities including writing articles and
features;
·
Monitor and implement procedural or
policy changes to improve operations and quality service delivery in the
Department.
·
Any other tasks as may be assigned by
the Secretary General/CEO.
Academic & Professional
Qualifications
·
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in
any of the following fields namely; Mass Communication, Communication Studies,
Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences, or any other approved
equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution
·
A post graduate Diploma in Mass
Communication, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Journalism,
International Relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a
recognized and accredited institution
Experience
·
Possess a minimum of seven (7) years
of experience in the relevant field or profession two (2) of which should be at
a comparable management level
·
Demonstrated competence and results
as reflected in work performance from within a corporate communication unit of
a reputable organization
·
Have good industry knowledge and
experience of corporate communication processes and procedures
·
Demonstrate knowledge of corporate
communication legislations and policies affecting the information and
communications function
·
Possess good knowledge of governance
structures and corporate communication operation framework of an organization
General Knowledge and Skills
·
Organizational skills, software
knowledge, department policy and procedure knowledge, analytical skills, good
interpersonal and communication skills, ethics, PC skills and excellent
editorial skills
Personal qualities
·
Team player, resourceful, flexible,
have integrity and commitment to production results, self-motivated,
dependable, organized, professional and must satisfy the requirements of
chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.
Mental, Physical and Work Environment
Characteristics
·
Normal office set up, high frequency
of meetings, frequent field visits, moderate international travels, occasional
mental strain and occasionally prolonged working hours.
Job Title: Chief Planning Officer
Grade S 5
Reports To Secretary General/CEO through the DSG, Corporate
Affairs
Directs reports: Planning Officer
Scope: Corporate Planning Department
Classification: Middle Management Level
Location: Nairobi, Headquarters
Purpose of the Job: To ensure policy implementation and management of
the day to day business of the Corporate Planning Department.
Remuneration
·
Gross Salary Ksh. 84,590 – 97,290 Pm
·
Leave Allowance – Ksh. 6,000
·
Medical Allowance – As per scheme
rules
·
Group Life & Accident Cover
Terms P n P
Pension Contribution rate (basic
salary)
·
Employee - 7.5%
·
Employer - 12.5%
Function: This Department exists to perform the following
functions: organizational policy development; definition of corporate goals and
objectives (strategic planning); corporate organizational work planning;
coordinate setting of project priorities; collection and analysis of
statistical data; policy analysis; budget and economic analysis; conducting
prefeasibility studies; monitoring and evaluation; coordination of
sectoral/regional/international development plans; organizational performance
appraisal and performance reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
The officer will be responsible to
the Secretary General/CEO for the development, implementation
and evaluation of policies and Plans in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
and evaluation of policies and Plans in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
This will entail inter alia:
Duties
·
Coordinate the day to day business of
the Corporate Planning Department.
·
Prepare the Corporate Planning annual
budgets, plans, performance contracts and establish proper internal controls
·
Ensure the overall achievement of the
functions and objectives of the Corporate Planning Department;
·
Coordinate the formulation, execution
and communication of the Commission’s planning and M&E policies,
strategies, and plans and ensure their evaluation thereof
·
Provide leadership to staff and
ensure that the Departments management structures are effective
·
Ensure that all policy and technical papers
are availed to the relevant and authorized offices in good time and provide
follow up activities as may be required.
·
Coordinate the establishment of
effective administrative structures, processes and systems in the Department
·
Provide regular communication to the
Secretary General/CEO on key policy matters
·
Coordinate stakeholders matters to
effectively enhance the Commission’s Corporate Planning image
·
Monitor and implement Corporate
Planning procedural or policy changes to improve operations and quality service
delivery.
·
Coordinate the preparation of the
sectoral/regional/international development plans;
·
Monitor and evaluate the
implementation of the strategic plan, corporate plans and performance contracts
·
Any other tasks as may be assigned by
the Secretary General/CEO.
Academic & Professional
Qualifications
·
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in
any of the following fields namely; Economics, Economics and Statistics,
Economics and Mathematics, Survey Techniques and Demographic Techniques from a
recognized and accredited institution
Experience
·
Possess a minimum of seven (7) years
of experience in the planning profession two (2) of which should be at a
comparable management level
·
Demonstrated competence and results
as reflected in work performance from within a Planning unit of a reputable
organization
·
Have good industry knowledge and
experience of policy and economic analysis processes and procedures
·
Demonstrate knowledge of government
economic legislations, policies, development goals and priorities
·
Demonstrated experience in monitoring
and evaluation processes including the use of statistical and analytical
packages
·
Possess good knowledge of governance
structures and corporate planning operation frameworks of an organization.
General Knowledge and Skills
·
Organizational skills, software
knowledge, department policy and procedure knowledge, analytical skills, good
interpersonal and communication skills, ethics, PC skills and excellent report
writing skills
Personal qualities
·
Team player, resourceful, flexible,
have integrity and commitment to production results, self-motivated,
dependable, organized, professional and must satisfy the requirements of
chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.
Mental, Physical and Work environment
characteristics
·
Normal office set up, high frequency
of meetings, frequent field visits, moderate international travels, occasional
mental strain and occasionally prolonged working hours.
Job Title: Chief Internal Auditor
Grade: S 5
Reports To: Dual reporting to the Board through the
Secretary General / CEO
Directs Reports: Senior Internal Auditor
Scope: Internal and Risk Management Department
Classification: Middle Management Level
Location: Nairobi, Headquarters
Purpose of the Job: To ensure policy implementation and
management of the day to day business of the Audit and Risk Management
Department.
Remuneration
·
Gross Salary Ksh. 84,590 – 97,290 Pm
·
Leave Allowance – Ksh. 6,000
·
Medical Allowance – As per scheme
rules
·
Group Life & Accident Cover
Terms P n P
Pension Contribution rate (basic
salary)
·
Employee - 7.5%
·
Employer - 12.5%
Function: This Department exists to perform the following
functions; development of audit and risk policies, strategies and plans; review
of internal controls systems; risk management; advice on corporate governance;
advice management on governance risks and controls; capacity building and audit
investigation and reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
The officer will be responsible to
the Secretary General/CEO and the Board for the coordination and
implementation of the Internal Audit and Risk Management Services in a results oriented and timely
manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
implementation of the Internal Audit and Risk Management Services in a results oriented and timely
manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
This will entail inter alia:
Duties
·
Ensure the overall achievement of the
functions and objectives of the Audit and Risk Management Department;
·
Coordinate the day to day business of
the Audit and Risk Management Department.
·
Prepare the annual Audit and Risk
Management plans, performance contracts and establish proper internal controls
·
Formulate and communicate the
Commission’s Audit and Risk Management policies, strategies, and plans and
their evaluation thereof
·
Provide leadership to staff and
ensure that the Departments management structures, processes and systems are
effective
·
Ensure that all Audit and Risk
Management policy and technical papers are availed to the relevant and
authorized offices in good time and provide follow up activities as may be
required.
·
Provide regular communication to the
Secretary General/CEO or the Board on key Audit and Risk Management matters
·
Monitor, recommend and implement
procedural or policy changes to improve operations and quality service delivery
in the Department.
·
Advise the Commission on the Audit
and Risk Management best practices which may promote good corporate relations;
·
Any other tasks as may be assigned by
the Secretary General/CEO.
Academic & Professional
Qualifications
·
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in
any of the following fields namely; Business of Commerce (Accounting or Finance
option), Finance or Business Administration (Accounting Option) from a
recognized and accredited institution
·
Post graduate Diploma in Internal
Auditing or certificate in Certified Public Accountant Part II or CIA Part III
·
Registration with the institute of
Internal Auditors (IIA) or ICPAK; Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Experience
·
Possess a minimum of seven (7) years
of experience in the relevant field or profession two (2) of which should be at
a comparable senior level
·
Demonstrated competence of working
within the Audit unit of a reputable institution
·
A self motivated individual with the
ability to work independently
·
Have good industry knowledge and
experience of government audit processes and procedures
·
Demonstrate knowledge of government
financial and accounting legislations and policies affecting the audit function
·
Demonstrated ability in the use
automated audit systems
·
Possession of good knowledge of
ethics, governance and Audit operation frameworks of a State Corporation.
General Knowledge and Skills
·
Organizational skills, software
knowledge, department policy and procedure knowledge, good interpersonal and
communication skills, ethics, PC skills and excellent analytical skills
Personal Qualities
·
Team player, resourceful, flexible,
have integrity and commitment to production results, self-motivated,
dependable, organized, professional and must satisfy the requirements of
chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.
Mental, Physical and Work environment
characteristics
·
Normal office setting, moderate
frequency meetings, occasional field visits, mental strain and moderate
prolonged working hours
Job Title: Accountant
Grade: S 3 (Lower)
Reports To: Chief Accountant
Directs reports: None
Scope: Accounts Department
Classification: Technical Level
Location: Nairobi, Headquarters
Purpose of the Job: To implement policies, strategies and plans
of the Accounts Department.
Remuneration
·
Gross Salary Ksh. 57,020 – 71,880 Pm
·
Leave Allowance – Ksh. 6,000
·
Medical Allowance – As per scheme
rules
·
Group Life & Accident Cover
Terms P n P
Pension Contribution rate (basic
salary)
·
Employee - 7.5%
·
Employer - 12.5%
Functions of the Accounts
Department: This Department exists to perform the
following functions: development and implementation of accounting policies,
strategies and plans; managing accounts payable (money out); managing accounts
receivable and revenue tracking (money in), handling payments; taxation and
cash flow control, revenue collection and receipting; cash security;
reconciliation of payments; inventory management; debtors collection;
monitoring property accounting; cost analysis; preparation of accounting
reports and security of accounts records.
Duties and Responsibilities: The officer will be responsible to the Chief Accountant for the implementation and execution of accounting policies, strategies and plans in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
This will entail inter alia:
Duties
·
Facilitate the achievement of the
functions and objectives of the Accounts Department
·
Implement the day to day business of
the Accounts Section.
·
Implement the policies, strategies
and plans of the Accounts Department and maintain proper internal controls
·
Pay authorized payments for personal
and other merchant claims and receipt all money due and payable to the
Commission
·
Ensure security of cash and
accounting records.
·
Implement the accounting structures,
processes and systems in the Commission
·
Prepare accounting reports and submit
to the relevant and authorized offices in good time and provide follow up
activities as may be required.
·
Prepare regular communication to the
Chief Accountant on key accounting matters
·
Compute taxes owed and prepare tax
returns and other tax requirements.
·
Facilitate compliance with all
accounting legal and regulatory requirements.
·
Monitor and implement accounting
procedural or policy changes to improve operations and quality service
delivery.
·
Any other tasks as may be assigned by
the Secretary General/CEO.
Academic & Professional
Qualifications
·
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in
any of the following fields namely; Business of Commerce (Accounting or Finance
option), Finance or Business Administration (Accounting Option) from a
recognized and accredited institution
·
Possess certificate in Certified
Public Accountant (K), ACCA or CFA from a recognized and accredited institution
·
Be registered with the institute of
certified Public Accountants ICPAK and Registration of Accountants Board
Experience
·
Possess a minimum of two (2) years of
hands on experience in the accounting profession or be serving at a comparable
level in a reputable institution
·
Possess good industry knowledge of
government accounting processes and procedures
·
Demonstrate knowledge of relevant
government financial legislations and policies related to the accounting
function
·
§ Have demonstrated ability to
develop accounting reports and financial statements
·
§ Demonstrated competence in the use
of modern accounting packages
General Knowledge and Skills
·
Accounting software knowledge,
analytical skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, ethics and PC
skills
Personal Qualities
·
Team player, flexible, has integrity
and commitment to production results, organized, professional and
self-motivated.
Mental, Physical and Work environment
characteristics
·
Normal office set up, occasional
meetings, occasional Field visits local/international, occasional mental strain
and normal working hours.
How to Apply
1. CLICK HERE to Download the KNATCOM 1A application
form
2. Complete the form and attach the
relevant certificates
3. Drop or mail the documents to
The Secretary General/CEO
Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
P.O. Box 72107-00200
National Bank Building, 14th Floor
Harambee Avenue
Nairobi
Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
P.O. Box 72107-00200
National Bank Building, 14th Floor
Harambee Avenue
Nairobi
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
The deadline of application is 4th of September 2015 at 5.00pm
