The
National Biosafety Authority is a State Corporation established through the
provisions of the Biosafety Act No.2, 2009 to exercise supervision and control
over the development, transfer, handling and use of genetically modified
organisms (GMOs) with a view to ensuring safety to human and animal health as
well as the provision of adequate level of protection to the environment.
Secretary
I
Salary
Scale NB 8
Reporting
to the Divisional Heads, he/she will be providing secretarial services within
the Authority.
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Operate
electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information both
internally and with other organizations.
- Compose,
type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports.
- Attending
visitors and callers, handle their inquiries, and direct them to the
appropriate persons according to their needs.
- Operating
office equipment
- Handling
telephone calls and appointments
- Coordinate
conferences and meetings.
- Ensuring
security of office records, documents and equipment, including classified
materials
- Undertaking
secretarial duties that may be assigned
Requirements
for Appointment
An
officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the
following requirements:
- A
Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examination Council
or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
- Served
in a relevant position in public Service/Private Sector for a period of
four (4) years.
- Proficiency
in Computer Applications
- Clearance
from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB
NB: All applications must
be accompanied by the following documents:
- An
application letter
- A
detailed CV with three referees
- Clearance
certificates from:
- Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Ethics
and Anti - Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Criminal
Investigation Department (CID)
- Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
How to
Apply
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications together with detailed CVs and copies of relevant certificates to the following address:
Chief Executive Officer
P.O. Box 28251-00100,
Nairobi
Email: nbarecruitment@biosafetykenya.go.ke
Or our office in Gigiri
Commission for University Education Complex
Along Redhill Road, off Limuru Road
The application should reach us on or before 29th June 2016.
National Biosafety Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
Persons with Disability, women and those from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.