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  • Posted: Sep 13, 2022
    Deadline: Oct 13, 2022
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    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 73rdMember and in line with UNESCO Constitution of 1945. Over the years, KNATCOM has continued to promote and coordinate UNESCO&rsqu...
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    Deputy Secretary General, Research and Resource Mobilization

    Job Reference Number: KNCU/18/2022

    Purpose of the Job

    The Deputy Secretary General Research and Resource Mobilisation is responsible for coordination and implementation of partnerships, resource mobilization, research and consultancy activities and oversighting the KNATCOM Resource Center.

    Remuneration 

    • Gross pay Ksh. 356,594.00 - 450,840.00
    • Leave allowance –30% Basic Salary
    • Medical Allowance –As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
    • Group Life & Accident Cover - As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
    • Terms Five-year Contract Renewable (subject to satisfactory performance), with Gratuity

    Job Description

    The Deputy Secretary General Research and Resource Mobilization is responsible for the following functions:

    • coordinate quality research in line with UNESCO’s functions of a clearing house and a laboratory of ideas within and across Commission programmes;
    • contribute to and disseminate UNESCO global research, publications and innovations through the KNATCOM Resource Centre or other relevant channels in the five areas of UNESCO’s competence to support knowledge creation and influence policy decisions;
    • generate information and innovations on the UNESCO areas of competence;
    • facilitate collaboration and partnerships with Government Ministries, Departments, Counties and State agencies, UNESCO Agencies, Civil Society, and the private sector concerned with education, sciences, culture, communication and information;
    • facilitate collaboration with UNESCO Member States, other national commissions, UNESCO sNetworks, UNESCO headquarters and field offices;

    Duties and Responsibilities

    The duties and responsibilities entail:

    • providing leadership in enhancing research capacity building, research grants attraction and consultancy activities in the Commission;
    • responsible for the day-to-day operations and the realization of the overall functions and objectives of the Directorate;
    • establishing partnerships and mobilising resources for the Commission and UNESCO international and national conferences;
    • leading, empowering and motivating staff to build strong teams in the directorate;
    • coordinating planning in the Directorate to ensure strategic direction and effective utilization of resources for maximum benefit;

    Requirements for Appointment

    • Minimum Master’s Degree in Education, Economics, Natural Sciences, Environmental sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Cultural studies, Information Sciences, Anthropology, Communication, ICT, Journalism and related fields from a recognized institution;
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Economics, Natural Sciences, Environmental sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Cultural studies, Information Sciences, Anthropology, Communication, ICT, Journalism and related fields from a recognized institution;
    • leadership course lasting not less four (4) weeks;
    • at least fifteen (15) years’ work experience; at least 5 Years’ experience in management;
    • proficiency in Computer Applications; and 

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya National Commission for UNESCO on unesco.go.ke to apply

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