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
Supply
Chain Management Officer II
Salary
Scale NB 7
Reporting to the Senior Supply Chain Management Officer, the job holder will ensure effective supplier relationship management; managing and ensuring timely delivery of purchases; monitoring expenditure and ensuring value for money.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Making
requisition, reporting shortages and losses
- Generate
procurement reports.
- Receiving
of goods and taking them on charge after acceptance from the Inspection
and acceptance Committee
- Preparation
of Local Purchase Order.
- Providing
accommodation for stores.
- Receiving
and issuing of goods
- Preparing
responses to decisions of evaluation committees.
- Maintaining
procurement/stores records.
- Conducting
annual and periodic stock taking.
- Undertaking
reconciliation of records.
- Taking
charge on receipts.
- Undertaking
market surveys and research to support procurement decisions.
- Compiling
documents and forward to accounts department for payments.
- Issuing
and rationing of stores.
- Compiling
stores items/assets records for Disposal Committee.
Requirements
for Appointment
An
officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the
following requirements;
- Bachelor’s
degree in any of the following areas: Procurement and Logistics, Business
Management and Social Sciences or their equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution.
- Proficiency
in computer applications.
- Professional
membership KISM
- Two
(2) years of relevant experience
- CIPS(2)
will be an added advantage
- Clearance
from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB
Biosafety
Officer II
Salary
Scale NB 7
The
job holder will be responsible for initiating, planning and implementing
Biosafety projects, innovations, offer guidance to less experienced Biosafety
Inspectors on team Biosafety projects and disseminate scientific information
through reports and technical publications.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Receiving
of GMO applications in the Authority.
- Screening
for administrative and technical completeness.
- Assist
in liaising with regulators, applicants, expert reviewers and
stakeholders.
- Assist
in analysis of feedback from regulators, expert reviewers and public
comments.
- Assist
in compilation of risk assessment report.
- Take
part in preparation of Board papers, decision documents and approval
documents.
- Assist
in updating of the information at the National Clearing House and the BCH.
- Represents
NBA in the most positive manner with prospective, employees, clients,
suppliers and the community we serve, interacts effectively with a diverse
group of staff, students and other customers of our services, learns and
uses operating practices of NBA.
- Upholds
the Mission Statement: "To ensure and assure safe development,
transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organism "
- Perform
inspections and surveillance of GMO activities within the country.
Requirements
for Appointment:
An
officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the
following requirements;
- Bachelor
of Science degree in Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Agricultural
Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related
Biological Sciences from recognized institution. Masters degree in the
above fields will be an added advantage.
- Two
(2) years of relevant experience with demonstrated supervisory skills
- Proficiency
in Computer applications.
- Clearance
from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB
Senior
Planning Officer
Salary
Scale NB 5
The Senior Planning Officer shall take lead in developing and communicating the Authority’s strategy as well as monitoring the implementation progress.
Duties and responsibilities
- Formulates
and co-ordinates corporate plans and strategies based upon priorities for
resource allocation to various functional programmes.
- Planning
and formulation of the Authority’s development and resource mobilization
strategies;
- Draft
the Authority’s strategic plan, coordinate its review and communicate to
the various units.
- Develop
the relevant implementation tool (e.g. annual operation plan) in
consultation with all other departments.
- Continuously
track the strategic plan implementation and report progress to senior
management
- Coordinate
and monitor implementation of The Authority’s performance contract between
the Board and the Government
- Convene
senior management forums on strategy development, implementation and
review
- Analyze
data collected during this activities and avail the information for
decision making
- Identifies
problems related to goals and policies and makes proposals for review
Requirements
for appointment
An
officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the
following requirements:
- Master’s
degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, and Planning or its
equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Served
in a comparable and relevant position in a public or private sector
organization for a period of five (5) years and in a
supervisory/managerial position for a period of two (2) years.
- Leadership,
negotiation and people management skills
- Hands
on experience in Government Performance contracting will be an added
advantage
- Proficiency
in Computer Applications
- Clearance
from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB
Principal Communication Officer
Salary
Scale NB 4
Reporting
to the Corporation Secretary, the Principal Communication Officer will be
responsible for all the corporate communication, public and media relations
functions within the Authority.
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Facilitate
public participation and engagement with regard to Biosafety Act,
Regulations and policies.
- Develop
strategies aimed at creating Biosafety awareness and demystifying
transgenic products.
- Maintain
data and documentation arising from media monitoring and follow up on NBA
media coverage and mentions
- Support
in developing and implementing effective internal and external media
relations strategies
- Support
in the implementation of the Authority’s communication approach with the
media and other electronic and digital communication platforms;
- Participate
in the facilitation of media visits to NBA functions and other operational
facilities/areas
- Maintain
and update the Authority’s media library, website and social media
platforms.
- Produce
suitable communication materials for media house use, NBA e-communication
and digital sites, stakeholder’s events, newspapers and magazines
supplements and annual publications.
- Formulate,
implement and advise the Management on communication policies
- Conduct
research and routing stakeholder surveys and coordinate CSR activities
- Organize
and coordinate conferences, workshops, seminars, exhibitions and shows
- Write
speeches and public reports.
- Ensure
quality customer services is delivered and facilitate speedy resolution of
public complaints
Requirements
for appointment
An
officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the
following requirements:
- Master’s
Degree in Communication/Public Relations/Journalism/Mass Communication
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Communication/Public Relations/Journalism/Mass Communication
- Postgraduate
Diploma in Mass Communication
- Chartered
Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)
- At
least 6 years’ experience with at least 3 years in managerial position.
- Proficiency
in Computer applications
- Leadership,
negotiation and people management skills
- Clearance
from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB
Principal
Internal Auditor
Salary
Scale NB4
Reporting to the Board of Directors he/she will ensure compliance of the Authority’s operations to internal control systems, procedures and policies with a view to securing proper utilization of the Authority’s assets and other resources.
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide
guidance to activities of Board’s Audit Committee functions
- Performing
risk assessments on key business activities.
- Ensuring
staff compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Supporting
and encourage staff to embrace the audit process as a key function of the
Authority’s operations.
- Assisting
the Authority in maintaining effective controls by evaluating their
effectiveness and efficiency and by promoting continuous improvement.
- Evaluating
the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control.
- Ascertaining
the extent to which operating and audit program goals and objectives have
been established and conform to those of the Authority.
- Compiling
and summarizing the audit reports from the audit staff.
- Coordinating,
leading and conducting post-implementation reviews after Internal Audit
findings.
Requirements
for appointment
An
officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the
following requirements:
- Be
a holder of a Masters Degree in Commerce Degree (Accounting / Finance
option) or Master of Science in Auditing.
- Should
have professional qualifications including CIA,CISA, ACCA, CPA or CFE
- Have
served in the grade comparable and relevant position for a minimum period
of six (6) years, with three (3) years in managerial position.
- Leadership,
negotiation and people management skills
- Proficiency
in Computer application.
- Clearance
from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB
Chief
Biosafety Officer
Salary
Scale NB 3
(Re-
advertisement)
An
Officer in this position will make a valuable contribution to the mission of
the Authority by providing scientific and technical support to the activities
of the Authority in GMO applications, review and approval in line with the
Authority’s Strategic Plan and performance contract objectives, and goals of
Kenya’s vision 2030.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting
to the Director, Technical Services he/she will perform the following duties:
- Coordination
of the NBA’s policy regarding the establishment and operations of Working
Groups and expert and independent reviews in technical review of GMO
dossiers.
- Provide
scientific and technical support to the GMO application and review
processes with respect to receiving applications, risk assessment reports,
development of guidance documents, and other scientific outputs.
- To
ensure Handling of confidential information with tact and discretion.
- Collection
and critical review of scientific literature, data and/or dossiers.
- Ensure
compilation of risk assessment reports on applications
- Liaison
and effective cooperation with the regulatory agencies and reviewers on
issues related to GMO applications review
- Coordinates
preparation of scientific outputs of NBA in the area of GMO use and
applications.
- Coordination
and supervision of scientific studies commissioned by NBA in the area of
GMOs
- Guide
the development of proposals for funding and supervise Biosafety projects
- Elaboration
of timelines of activities, allocation and follow-up of tasks, information
exchange on BCH.
- Training
and mentoring of subordinates within Technical Division
- Preparation
of departmental targets and setting targets for subordinates
- Appraisal
of subordinates in mid year and end of year
- Prepare
departmental budgets
- To
ensure Handling of confidential information with tact and discretion.
Requirement
for Appointment
An
officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the
following requirements:
- Ph.D.
in Biological sciences including Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life
sciences, Environmental Science, Agricultural Sciences, Microbiology or
related disciplines from a recognized institution
- Five
(5) to six(6) years working experience in application of Molecular
Biology, Biotechnology, Life sciences or related disciplines at least one
of which at postdoctoral level
- Have
knowledge of and understanding of Science Technology innovations including
Vision 2030
- Postgraduate
qualification in Biosafety; Senior management course and Strategic
management course from a recognized institution
- Leadership,
negotiation and people management skills
- Proficiency
in Computer Applications
- Clearance
from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB
Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Affairs Officer
Salary
Scale NB 3
The
job holder is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the
Legal department, provision of legal advisory services and ensuring effective
management of legal and contractual risks.
Duties
and Responsibilities
Chief
Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer will be report to the Corporation Secretary
for the management of the Legal and Corporate Affairs function.
Specifically,
duties and responsibilities at this level entail:
- Continuously
review of regulation governing the operation of the Authority to ensure
compliance with statutory requirement.
- Advising
the Board and Management in all areas of Corporate Affairs.
- Developing,
implementing and reviewing corporate Affairs policies, strategies and
standards.
- Designing,
initiating and supervising research on public relations issues and
developing appropriate interventions.
- Devise
and implement measures to promote the corporate image of the Authority
- Edit
press releases, speeches and briefs for the Authority.
- Overseeing
all Authority Corporate Affairs activities.
- Disseminating
various customer care issues to relevant HODs for appropriate action
managing staff development and performance management systems.
- Reviewing
and advising the legal implications of internal policies, and procedures.
- Continuously
monitoring the legal environment and ensuring compliance with legal
requirements
- Reviews
and provides legal advice on tender documents and requirements of public
procurement law.
- Drawing
and vetting contracts and other legal documents and monitoring
implementation.
- Drawing
necessary legal instruments e.g legal notices and rules and regulations to
streamline and improve business operations.
- Manages
and supervises corporate litigation in liaison with external counsels.
- Attends
to disputes settlement through alternative dispute resolution methods
- Undertake
legal research and advice the Authority on legal reforms on an ongoing
basis.
Requirements
for appointment
An
officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the
following requirements:
- Master
Degree in law (LLM) or Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution.
- CPS
(K) up to date practicing certificate and membership,
- An
Advocate of the High Court
- Served
in a comparable position in the in a public or private sector for a period
of eight (8) years.
- Leadership,
negotiation and people management skills
- Proficiency
in Computer Applications.
- Clearance
from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB
Corporation
Secretary
Salary
Scale NB 2
Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance
The job holder will head the Corporate and Legal Services Division
S/he will support the following areas: Legal services and regulatory affairs, corporate planning and strategy change and corporate communications and customer relations departments.
He/she
will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in
strategic decision making and operations as the Authority continues to fulfill
its mandate and build capacity in legal frameworks.
Duties/Tasks of Corporation Secretary
- Secretary
to the Board of Directors and Management committee meetings.
- Ensure
timely preparation and circulation of the Board and Committee papers
- Coordinate
Board induction, training and evaluation
- Provide
guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities on matters of
governance.
- Ensure
that a code of conduct and ethics is developed.
- Ensure
timely circulation of Board and committee minutes.
- Provides
stewardship in monitoring, reviewing and drawing the legislation governing
the operations of the Authority,
- Assist
in undertaking annual Governance audit.
- Facilitate
effective communication between the Authority and its shareholders.
- Liaising
and communicating Board’s decisions to Management and other stakeholders
including Government.
- Manages
and supervises corporate litigation
- Conducts
continuous legal audit to ensure there is compliance with the legal and
regulatory obligations
- Custodian
of all legal documents e.g. title deeds, contracts and all sensitive
company documents.
- Prepares
and administers the departmental Budget.
- Lead
and coordinate the development of the Department work plan and
corresponding departmental work plans.
- Facilitate
effective communication between NBA and stakeholders.
Requirement
for appointment
An
officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the
following requirements:
- Master
Degree in law or Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution.
- CPS
(K) up to date practicing certificate and membership,
- Should
be an advocate of the High Court with strong arbitration skills
- Served
in a comparable position in the in a public or private sector for a period
of ten (10) years.
- Strong
management and negotiation skills VI. Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- A
person of high integrity
- Leadership,
negotiation and people management skills
- Problem
solving and analytical skills
- Proficiency
in Computer Applications.
- Those
who have attended a strategic leadership development program will have an
added advantage
- Clearance
from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB
Director,
Finance & Administration
Salary
Scale NB 2
Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance
(Re-advertisement)
The job holder is the head of the Finance and Administration Division
S/he will support the following areas: finance, business planning and budgeting, human resources, administration, and IT.
He/she
will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in
strategic decision making and operations as the Authority continues to fulfill
its mandate and build capacity.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulating
and implementing Financial, Planning, ICT, Human Resources and
Administration policies, procedures and strategies.
- Designing,
implementing, monitoring and supervising internal financial control
measures and systems to safeguard the property and assets of the authority.
- Preparation
of core budget and providing technical support/advice to the line
managers.
- Ensuring
timely preparation and presentation of financial statements.
- Managing
and controlling all human, financial, planning, ICT and other tangible
resources of the Authority.
- Advising
the Board of Management and Management on matters relating to Finance,
Planning, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Human Resources and
Administration.
- Ensuring
the Authority performs to the requirements of state corporations act as
well as international accounting standards.
- Effective
financial mobilization and management including exercising expenditure
control.
- Ensuring
full compliance with the laws and regulations/procedures on accounting
requirements.
- Ensuring
safe custody of all the Authority’s documents and records.
- Any
other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the Authority’s
objectives
Requirement
for appointment
An
officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the
following requirements:
- Master’s
Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce,
Economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A
minimum of ten (10) years working experience in strategic planning
,financial and Human Resource management three(3) of which should be in
Senior Management
- Professional
body membership i.e CPA (K)/ACCA, IHRM or equivalent.
- Strong
management and negotiation skills
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- A
person of high integrity
- Leadership,
negotiation and people management skills
- Proficiency
in Computer Applications.
- Those
who have attended a strategic leadership development program will have an
added advantage
- 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:
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.