Chief Analyst, Infrastructure, Information & Communication
Sciences
Grade ST 3
REF:CAIIC/1/2/2018
Grade ST 3
REF:CAIIC/1/2/2018
Reporting
to the Director, Scheduled Sciences, the Chief Analyst will undertake the
following
Responsibilities
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Develop draft policy briefs for
advisory and priority setting within Infrastructure,
·
Implement programmes for the
promotion and awareness creation on the research system within
·
Infrastructure, Information and
Communication Sciences;
·
Propose priority programmes for the
development of Infrastructure, Information and
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Provide input into the review of
applications for registration of research institutions and licensing of
research
·
projects in Infrastructure,
Information and Communication Sciences;
·
Provide secretariat to the
Infrastructure, Information and Communication Sciences
·
Prepare position papers in
Infrastructure, Information and Communication Sciences;
Requirements
·
Bachelors degree in any Engineering
field, Computer Science, Architectural Sciences and Construction Management, or
equivalent from a recognized university;
·
Masters degree in any Engineering
field, specified in (i) above or equivalent from a recognized university;
·
At least ten (10) years relevant work
experience in a public or private institution
·
At least three (3) years’ experience
in management
·
Demonstrated results in work
performance
·
Membership to a relevant professional
body where applicable
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution; and
Demonstrate the following key competencies and skills:
·
Proficiency in IT;
·
Communication and reporting skills;
·
Strategic thinking;
·
Analytical skills;
·
Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
·
Integrity;
·
Team player;
Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
Chief Analyst, Humanities & Social
Sciences
GRADE ST 3
REF:CAHSS/2/2/2018
REF:CAHSS/2/2/2018
Reporting to the Director, Scheduled
Sciences, the Chief Analyst will undertake the following
Responsibilities
·
Develop draft policy briefs for
advisory and priority setting within Humanities and Social Sciences;
·
Implement programmes for the
promotion and awareness creation on the research system within Humanities and
Social Sciences;
·
Propose priority programmes for the
development of Humanities and Social Sciences;
·
Provide input into the review of
applications for registration of research institutions and licensing of
research projects in Humanities and Social Sciences;
·
Provide secretariat to the Humanities
and Social Sciences Advisory Research Committee;
·
Prepare position papers in Humanities
and Social Sciences;
Requirements
·
Bachelors degree in a subject area
within the Humanities and Social Sciences field (Linguistics, Anthropology,
Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Religious Studies, Geography,
Psychology, Archeology, Anthropology, Philosophy, History, Demography,
Theology)or equivalent from a recognized university;
·
Masters degree in a subject area
within the Humanities and Social Sciences field specified in (i) above or
equivalent from a recognized university;
·
At least ten (10) years relevant work
experience in a public or private institution;
At least three (3) years’ experience in management;
At least three (3) years’ experience in management;
·
Demonstrated results in work
performance;
·
Membership to a relevant professional
body where applicable;
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution; and
Demonstrate the following key
competencies and skills:
·
Proficiency in IT;
·
Communication and reporting skills;
·
Strategic thinking;
·
Analytical skills;
·
Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
·
Integrity;
·
Team player;
·
Mentoring, coaching and leadership
skills;
Senior Corporate Communication Officer
GRADE ST 5
REF: SCCO/5/2/2018
REF: SCCO/5/2/2018
Reporting to the Principal Corporate
Communications, the Senior Corporate Communication Officer.
Responsibilities
·
Provide input in the development of
communication strategy and policy;
·
Organize corporate events;
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Develop information, education and
communication materials;
·
Liaise with departments to generate
content material for dissemination;
·
Assist in promoting a positive
corporate image of the Commission;
·
Coordinate the implementation of
corporate social responsibility programs;
·
Handle complaints in the Commission;
Requirements
·
Bachelor’s degree in Communications
or equivalent from a recognized university;
·
Master’s Degree in Communication or
equivalent from a recognized university as an added advantage;
·
Professional qualification and
membership where applicable;
·
Supervisory course lasting not less
than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
·
At least four (4) years’ work
experience;
·
Demonstrated results in work
performance;
·
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution; and
Senior Administration Officer
GRADE ST 5
REF: SAO/6/2/2018
REF: SAO/6/2/2018
Reporting to the Director, Corporate
Services,
Responsibilities
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Maintaining an inventory register;
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Ensure assets are insured;
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Manage Office transport system;
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Ensure maintenance of office
equipment, facilities and assets;
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Generate reports on operations,
maintenance and utilization;
Requirements
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Public
Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Business Administration or
equivalent from a recognized university;
·
Supervisory skills course lasting not
less two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
·
Fleet management is an added
advantage;
·
At least four (4) years relevant work
experience in public or private institution;
·
Demonstrated results in work
performance;
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
6 of the Constitution;
·
Proficiency in ICT;
Human Resource Officer
GRADE ST 6
REF: HRO/7/2/2018
REF: HRO/7/2/2018
Reporting to the Senior Human
Resource Officer
Responsibilities
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Verify information relating to
recruitment and performance appraisal;
·
Assist in payroll administration;
·
Assist in updating human resource
records in an accurate and timely manner;
·
Draft correspondences;
·
Process, monitor employee leave
records and ensure timely reports;
·
Assist human resources recruitment,
performance appraisal;
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Liaise with the insurance, pension,
medical providers; and
·
Assist in coordinating health and
safety programs, HIV/AIDS Prevention, gender, disability mainstreaming,
Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse.
Requirements
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource
Management or equivalent from a recognized university;
·
Membership to the Institute of Human
Resource Management in good standing;
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution; and
Demonstrate the following key
competencies and skills:
·
Proficiency in IT;
·
Planning skills;
·
Communication and reporting skills;
·
Interpersonal skills;
·
Team player; and
·
Integrity
Supply Chain Management Officer
GRADE ST 6
REF: SCMO/8/2/2018
REF: SCMO/8/2/2018
Responsibilities
·
Source for goods, works and services
as per the procurement law;
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Raise purchase orders for goods and
services for approval;
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Liaise with suppliers to ensure
timely delivery of goods and services;
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Maintain and update a list of
prequalified suppliers;
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Assist in undertaking market surveys
to ensure the Commission obtains value for money;
·
Ensure safe custody of all
procurements records;
·
Participate in the opening
quotations;
Requirements
·
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement
& Supplies Management, Business Administration, or other relevant field
from a recognized institution;
·
Member of professional body either
KISM or CIPS;
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
6 of the Constitution; and
Demonstrate the following Key
Competencies and skills:
·
Proficient in IT;
·
Planning skills;
·
Oral and written communication
skills;
·
Integrity;
Deputy Director Internal Audit
GRADE ST 3
REF: DDIA/4/2/2018
REF: DDIA/4/2/2018
Reporting to the Commission Board,
the Deputy Director, Internal Audit will head the Internal Audit Department.
Responsibilities
·
Developing and coordinating
implementation of audit strategies, policies and procedures to ensure
achievement of Commission’s objectives;
·
Preparing and coordinating the
implementation of the risk based annual audit plan in consultation with
Management and Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board;
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Coordinating the preparation of audit
reports on completion of each assignment to ensure timely issuance to
Management for implementation of recommended actions;
·
Monitoring progress and effectiveness
of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from both internal
and external audits;
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Coordinating execution of special
audits/investigations;
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Preparing and presenting quarterly
audit reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board;
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Providing secretariat duties to the
Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board;
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Evaluating the performance of staff
in the Department to ascertain efficiency and effectiveness in work performance
in meeting the objectives of the function; and
·
Developing budgets and work plans to
match operational requirements with available funds, control and manage the
budget and expenditure.
Requirements
·
Masters degree in Business
Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized
institution;
·
Bachelors degree in Accounting,
Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant
field from a recognized university;
·
CPA (K)/ACCA finalist;
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CIA/CISA;
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Member of ICPAK in good standing;
·
Member of the IIA/ISACA in good
standing;
·
At least ten (10) years’ relevant
experience gained from a reputable public or private organization;
·
At least three (3) years’ experience
in management;
·
Attended a management course lasting
not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
·
Demonstrated results in work
performance
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
six of the Constitution; and
Demonstrate the following key
competencies and skills:
·
Proficiency in IT;
·
Communication and reporting skills;
·
Strategic thinking;
·
Analytical skills;
·
Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
·
Integrity;
·
Team player;
·
Mentoring, coaching and leadership
skills;
Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management
GRADE ST3
REF: DDSCM/3/2/2018
Reporting to the Director General,
the Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management will head the Supply Chain
Management Department
Responsibilities
·
Developing and coordinating the
preparation of annual procurement and disposal plans and their implementation;
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Coordinating procurement and disposal
activities in the Commission;
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Preparing contract documents for
goods, works and services;
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Custodian of contract documents;
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Liaising with the user department to
ensure effective implementation of contracts for goods, works and services;
·
Providing secretariat to committees
incidental to procurement of goods and services, and disposal of assets;
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Coordinating disposal of assets
activities;
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Providing professional advice on
procurement of goods, works and services and disposal of assets;
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Preparing statutory reports to Public
Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA); and
·
Reviewing procurement needs of the
Commission.
Requirements
·
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce,
Procurement and Supplies Management, or equivalent from a recognized
university;
·
Master’s degree in Supply Chain
Management, logistics or equivalent from a recognized university;
·
Diploma in Supplies Management or its
equivalent from a recognized institution;
·
Member of professional body, either
KISM or CIPS in good standing;
·
Attended a management course lasting
not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
·
At least ten (10) years relevant work
experience in public or private institution;
·
At least three (3) years’ experience
in management;
·
Demonstrated results in work
performance;
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution; and
Analyst, Physical, Industrial &
Energy Sciences
GRADE ST 6
REF:APES/11/2/2018
REF:APES/11/2/2018
Working under the guidance and
supervision of the Chief Analyst
Responsibilities
·
Assist in collecting and collating
data/information in studies designed for policy advisory and priority setting
within Physical, Industrial and Energy Science;
·
Assist in the organization of
documentation within Physical, Industrial and Energy Science for dissemination
to stakeholders;
·
Assist in the preparation of policy
briefs within Physical, Industrial and Energy Science;
·
Assist in organizing fora to
disseminate new knowledge and emerging technologies Physical, Industrial and
Energy Science;
·
Assist in carrying out promotion
activities within Physical, Industrial and Energy Science;
Requirements
·
Bachelors degree in Chemistry,
Physics, Astronomy or equivalent from a recognized university;
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution;
Analyst, Humanities & Social Sciences
GRADE ST 6
REF:AHSS/10/2/2018
REF:AHSS/10/2/2018
Working under the guidance and
supervision of the Chief Analyst.
Responsibilities
·
Assist in collecting and collating
data/information in studies designed for policy advisory and priority setting
within Humanities and Social Sciences;
·
Assist in the organization of
documentation within Humanities and Social Sciences for dissemination to
stakeholders;
·
Assist in the preparing of policy
briefs within Humanities and Social Sciences;
·
Assist in organizing fora to
disseminate new knowledge and emerging technologies in Humanities and Social
Sciences;
·
Assist in carrying out promotion
activities within Humanities and Social Sciences;
Requirements
·
Bachelor’s degree in a subject area
within the Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics, Anthropology,
Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Religious Studies, Geography, Psychology,
Archeology, Anthropology, Philosophy, History, Demography, Theology) from a
recognized university;
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution;
Analyst, Infrastructure, Information
& Communication Sciences
GRADE ST 6
REF:AIIC/9/2/2018
REF:AIIC/9/2/2018
Working under the guidance and
supervision of the Chief Analyst
Responsibilities
·
Assist in collecting and collating
data/information in studies designed for policy advisory and priority setting
within Infrastructure, Information and Communications Sciences;
·
Assist in the organization of
documentation within Infrastructure, Information and Communications Sciences
for dissemination to stakeholders;
·
Assist in the preparing of policy
briefs within Infrastructure, Information and Communications Sciences;
·
Assist in organizing fora to
disseminate new knowledge and emerging technologies in Infrastructure,
·
Information and Communications
Sciences;
·
Assist in carrying out promotion
activities within Infrastructure, Information and Communications Sciences;
Requirements
·
Bachelor’s degree in any Engineering
field, Computer Science, Architectural Sciences and Construction Management or
equivalent from a recognized university;
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution;
Records Management Officer
GRADE ST 7
2 Positions
REF: RMO/12/2/2018
REF: RMO/12/2/2018
Working under the guidance of a
Senior Officer
Responsibilities
·
Assist in implementation of records
management policies and procedures
·
Capture and maintain records and
files
·
Maintain records of movement of
documents and correspondences
·
Maintain classification and indexing
of records
·
Ensure effective management of
research correspondence
Requirements
·
Diploma in Records Management,
Information Management, Information Science, Library Science or equivalent from
a recognized Institution.
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
How to Apply
Interested Candidates who meet the
requirements are invited to send their applications enclosing copies of updated
Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates. Additionally, they
should provide names of three (3) referees one of whom must be an immediate or
past supervisor. A copy of National Identity Card, details of Remuneration
History and Current contact MUST be provided.
Applications MUST clearly indicate
the Reference Number of the Vacancy applied for and should be sent by post or
hand delivered to:
The Director General
National Commission for Science,
Technology and Innovation
NACOSTI Headquarters Building, Kabete
Off Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 30623 – 00100
Nairobi, KENYA
On or before 5.00 p.m. 4th December
2018
The National Commission for Science,
Technology and Innovation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified
Kenyans are encouraged to apply. Women, Persons with disability are encouraged
to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Note: Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification