Secretary General Deputy
Grade KNC 10
Grade KNC 10
Reports
To Secretary General/CEO
Classification
Top Management
Remuneration
Gross monthly package Ksh. 326,594 – 420,840 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
Responsibilities
The
officer will be responsible to the Secretary General/CEO for overall policy and
strategy formulation and implementation of the five UNESCO Technical Programmes
in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Commission’s goals,
objectives and agreed performance targets. This will entail inter alia:
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Represent the Secretary General/CEO
when called upon;
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Provide overall leadership and
guidance within the Directorate of Technical Programmes;
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Ensure the development and
implementation of the overall budget, annual operational plans, and performance
contract of the Directorate of Technical Programmes ;
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Ensure the establishment of effective
and efficient administrative structures, processes, systems and internal
controls in the Directorate of Technical Programmes;
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Oversee general administration and
planning activities in the Directorate and influence procedural or policy
changes to improve operations and quality service delivery;
·
Coordinate the preparation of Board
papers from the Directorate and provide follow up activities as may be
required;
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Coordinate the processes for
formulation of UNESCO policies, programmes, strategies, and plans and ensure
their implementation thereof;
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Coordinate monitoring and evaluation
of compliance to UNESCO protocols, conventions and treaties;
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Advise and promote UNESCO
partnerships and linkages within the Directorate;
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Manage effective internal and
external office communication’s;
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Review, interpret and advise on the
recommendations of the five (5) Programme and Expert committees;
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Advise and recommend on the official
position on UNESCO related matters; and
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Any other tasks as may be assigned by
the Secretary General/CEO.
Qualifications
Academic & Professional Qualifications
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A minimum of a Master’s degree in any
of the above fields namely; education; environmental sciences; social sciences;
arts; communication or information sciences from a recognized and accredited
institution;
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Possession of Doctorate degree in any
of the above fields will be an added advantage
Experience
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Have served at Director level or its
equivalent for a minimum period of three years OR have eighteen (18) years
cumulative, relevant and continuous work experience in a reputable organization
eight (8) of which should have been in an equivalent or comparable senior management
position dealing with leadership and senior management responsibilities
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Demonstrated proven ability and
results in heading an equivalent or comparable senior management portfolio;
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Demonstrated proven leadership
capabilities in financial, material and human capital management within a
reputable institution;
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Demonstrated proven ability and
results in coordinating multiple portfolios of a reputable organization with a
national or international character;
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Demonstrated good industry knowledge
in either the education; natural sciences; social sciences; culture; or
communication and information sectors including involvement with ongoing
national reforms;
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Demonstrated working experience in
the formulation and/or implementation of international
agreements/conventions/protocols and processes within the UNESCO areas of
competence;
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Demonstrated wide experience in
national and/or international policy formulation processes;
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Demonstrated good international
exposure in international meetings and processes
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Demonstrated working
knowledge/experience of institutional partnerships/collaboration frameworks
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Demonstrated competence and
experience in dealing at Board levels of an Institution.
Personal qualities
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Diplomatic, pro-active, approachable,
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.
How to apply
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Download the KNATCOM 1A form from the
website www.unesco.go.ke
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Complete the form and sign (Do Not
attach any documents)
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First send a soft copy in word format
to hr2019@unesco.go.ke (Do Not attach any documents)
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THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL SHOULD BE
THE TITLE OF THE POST
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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 shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Valid Clearance
certificates from EACC, HELB, KRA & CID is mandatory.