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: 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
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
