The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM)
was established in 1964 as a Department under the then Ministry of Education.
This establishment was subsequent to Kenya’s Membership to UNESCO in April 7,
1964 as the 73rd Member and in line with UNESCO Constitution of 1945.
Over the years, KNATCOM has continued to promote and coordinate UNESCO’s activities in Kenya and supported UNESCO’s agenda at the international levels. At the same time, KNATCOM is also the point of contact for the Association for Development of Education for Africa (ADEA) and the Commonwealth.
Chief Librarian
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Roles
Qualifications
Roles
Qualifications
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Over the years, KNATCOM has continued to promote and coordinate UNESCO’s activities in Kenya and supported UNESCO’s agenda at the international levels. At the same time, KNATCOM is also the point of contact for the Association for Development of Education for Africa (ADEA) and the Commonwealth.
Chief Librarian
The Library services function entails: collection, compilation,
processing, handling visitors and enquiries; preservation, retrieval and
dissemination of information; facilitating research activities; indexing,
abstracting, publication of leaflets, bulletins and newsletters; management of
automated systems and other information sources; and ensuring compliance with
regulations relating to the provision of information within UNESCO; building
interactive networks; ensuring custody of books and materials; and managing the
deaccessioning of materials
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KNC 6/C5
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Reports To DSG, Corporate Support Services
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Classification Middle Management Level
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Remuneration Gross monthly package Ksh. 131,769 – 164,420 Pm
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Leave Allowance – Ksh. 6,000
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Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules
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Group Life & Accident Cover– As per scheme rules
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Terms Permanent and Pensionable
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Pension Contribution rate (basic salary)
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Employee – 7.5%
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Employer – 12.5%
Responsibilities
This Officer will be responsible for managing the Commission’s
Library. The Office holder will be expected to perform the following duties;
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Be responsible for the achievement of the functions and objectives
of the Library Division;
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Be responsible for the day to day operations of the Library
Division;
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Develop and implement the annual operational plans, performance
contract and budget for the Library Division;
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Maintain effective administrative structures, processes, systems
and internal controls in the Library Division;
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Assist to formulate and communicate the Library policies,
strategies, and plans and their evaluation thereof;
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Supervise and guide staff in the Library Division;
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Ensure that the Library Division’s management structures are
effective including succession plans;
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Prepare and submit Library policy papers to the relevant and
authorized Offices in good time;
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Provide regular communication on key technical, financial,
administrative and partnerships matters related to the Library Division;
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Coordinate stakeholders and the enhancement of the Library
Division corporate image; and
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Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.
Qualifications
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A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Records/Information
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Management, Information Sciences or Library Sciences from a
recognized institution
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Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the relevant field or
profession two (2) of which should be at a comparable senior level or is
currently serving in an equivalent position in a similar organization for a
minimum period of three years
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Demonstrated competence in heading and managing a library for a
comparable organization
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A self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently
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Have extensive industry knowledge and experience of library
processes and procedures
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Demonstrate knowledge of records management legislations and
policies affecting the institution
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Demonstrated experience in research support activities
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Possession of good knowledge of ethics, governance and library
operations of State Corporations.
Personal Qualities
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Excellent analytical skills;
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Ability to multi task;
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Good interpersonal and communication skills;
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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.
Audit Manager
The officer will be responsible to the Board functionally and administratively
to the Secretary General/CEO for the development and implementation of the
Commission’s audit and risk management policies, strategies and plans in a
results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals,
objectives and agreed performance targets.
Grade KNC 9/D4
Reports To Secretary General/CEO through the DSG, Corporate
Affairs
Location Nairobi, Headquarters
Remuneration Gross monthly package Ksh. 216,000 – 286,000 PM
Leave Allowance – Ksh. 10,000
Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules
Group Life & Accident Cover– As per scheme rules
Terms Contract (4yrs renewable)
Roles
This will entail inter alia:
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Coordinate the day to day business and ensure the overall
achievement of the functions and objectives of the Audit and risk mandate;
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Coordinate the formulation, execution and communication of the
audit policies, strategies, and plans and ensure their evaluation thereof;
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Formulate and interpret the audit and risk management policies and
coordinate the preparation of the Departments annual budget plans, and
establishment of proper internal controls;
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Ensure that the Commission’s audit and risk management structures,
processes and systems are effective;
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Develop audit and risk management reports and submit to the
relevant and authorized Offices in good time and provide follow up activities
as may be required;
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Provide regular communication to the Board and Secretary
General/CEO on key audit and risk management matters in order to enhance
accountability and transparency.
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Review expenditure and projects including program implementation
on a periodic basis to establish effectiveness of risk management systems,
controls and governance processes.
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Advise on procedural or policy changes to improve operations and
quality service delivery.
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Assist in the investigations on any suspected fraudulent and
corrupt activities within the Commission;
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Facilitate external audits by providing the auditors with all the
resources required for informed decision making.
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Secretary to the Audit and Risk Management Committee meetings to
ensure proceedings are well coordinated. and
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Confirm compliance with statutes, regulations and government
guidelines.
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Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.
Qualifications
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A minimum of a Masters’ Degree in either Commerce or Business
administration in (Accounting or Finance option) from a recognized and
accredited institution
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Possess certificate in Certified Public Accountant (K), ACCA or
CFA from a recognized and accredited institution
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Be a registered member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), or
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), or Certified
Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
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Possess eighteen (18) years of experience in the relevant field or
profession five (5) of which must be at a comparable senior management level
position or is currently serving in an equivalent position in a similar
organization for a minimum period of three years
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Demonstrated competence in leading the Audit function of an
organization
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Have extensive industry knowledge of government auditing and risk
management processes and procedures
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Demonstrate knowledge of government financial, audit and risk
management legislations and policies affecting the institution including ongoing
reforms
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Demonstrated experience in audit policy formulation
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Possess good knowledge of ethics, governance and reporting to
State Corporations Boards.
Finance Manager
The officer will be responsible to the Secretary General/CEO
through the Deputy Secretary General, Corporate Support Services for the
development and implementation of the Commission’s budgeting and financial
management policies, strategies and plans in a results oriented and
timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed
performance targets.
Manager, Financial Services
Grade KNC 9/D5
Reports To Secretary General/CEO through the DSG, Corporate
Affairs
Location Nairobi, Headquarters
Remuneration Gross monthly package Ksh. 235,789 – 305-522 PM
Leave Allowance – Ksh. 10,000
Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules
Group Life & Accident Cover– As per scheme rules
Terms Contract (4yrs renewable) with service gratuity
Roles
This will entail inter alia:
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Coordinate the day to day business and ensure the overall
achievement of the functions and objectives of the finance mandate;
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Coordinate the formulation, execution and communication of the financial
policies, strategies, and plans and ensure their evaluation thereof;
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Formulate and interpret the budget and finance policies and
coordinate the preparation of the annual budget plans, and establishment of
proper internal financial controls;
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Ensure that the Commission’s financial management structures,
processes and systems are effective;
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Develop budgeting and financial instruments and submit to the
relevant and authorized
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Offices in good time and provide follow up activities as may be
required;
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Provide regular communication to the Secretary General/CEO on key
financial and budgetary matters;
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Ensure efficient and effective management of Development Partner
Financing for the Programme.
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Monitor expenditure and projects including programme implementation
on a periodic basis and ensuring timely disbursement of funds.
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Monitor and implement financial procedural or policy changes to
improve operations and quality service delivery.
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Coordinate stakeholders and the enhancement of the Commission’s
corporate financial image;
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Mobilize, negotiate and source for funds for the Commission;
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Manage cash flow and forecasting, and control the commitment of
funds and expenditure trends, in line with existing regulations;
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Ensure compliance with all financial legal and regulatory
requirements; and
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Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.
Qualifications
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A minimum of a Master’s degree in any of the following fields
namely; Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Commerce
(Finance Option), Finance or Accounts from a recognized and accredited
institution
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Possess certificate in Certified Public Accountant (K), ACCA or
CFA from a recognized and accredited institution
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Be a registered member of a professional body
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Possess eighteen (18) years of management experience in the
relevant field or profession five (5) of which must be at a comparable senior
management level position or is currently serving in an equivalent position in
a similar organization for a minimum period of three years
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Demonstrated competence in leading the finance function of an
organization
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Have extensive industry knowledge of government financial
processes and procedures
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Demonstrate knowledge of government financial legislations and
policies affecting the institution including ongoing reforms
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Demonstrated experience in financial policy formulation
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Possession of good knowledge of ethics, governance and operations
of State Corporations.
Office Assistant
The Office Assistant function entail: facilitating effective and
efficient hospitality services; records management services; preparation of
conference rooms for meetings; ushering services; facilitate movement of
equipment’s/goods within the organization; filing, photocopying and binding of
documents.
Grade KNC 2/B2
Remuneration Gross monthly package Ksh. 23,900 – 33,000 Pm
Leave Allowance – Ksh. 4,000
Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules
Group Life & Accident Cover– As per scheme rules
Terms Permanent and Pensionable
Employee – 7.5%
Employer – 12.5%
Responsibilities
This Officer will be deployed to the Kitchen duties and will also
be responsible to perform other duties including;
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Sort and record items to be delivered according to the delivery
schedules.
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Deliver messages or materials to destinations
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Record information, such as items received and delivered.
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Facilitate simple Office duties like helping in filing,
photocopying, moving equipment’s and binding of documents.
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Assist in preparing food, snacks and beverages items for the
Office or meetings.
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Manage access control functions by verifying employee
identification, issuing visitor passes, and observing and reporting any unusual
or suspicious persons or activities.
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Operate Office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone
systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
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Update minor paperwork and ensure security of Office records,
documents and equipment’s.
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Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO
Qualifications
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A minimum of an O-level certificate, mean grade D+ or recognized
equivalent certification
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Certificate in customer care or hospitality of not less than one
month
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Proficient in computer applications
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Must below 35 years
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Possess a minimum of two (2) years of hands on experience in the
relevant field or profession or serving at a comparable level
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Demonstrated competence of Office service operations for a similar
organization
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Possess industry knowledge and experience of customer care
processes and procedures
How to Apply
Download the KNATCOM 1A form from the website www.unesco.go.ke
Complete the form and sign (Do Not attach any documents)
First send a soft copy in word format to hr2018@unesco.go.ke (Do
Not attach any documents)
INDICATE THE TITLE OF THE POST ON THE EMAIL
Secondly, send a hard copy to:
The Secretary General/CEO
Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
P.O. Box 72107-00200
National Bank Building, 16th Floor
Harambee Avenue
NAIROBI
Note: Only short listed and successful candidates will be
contacted. Valid Clearance certificates from EACC, HELB, KRA & CID is
mandatory.