Officer Natural Science Programme: KNC 7 -1 POST at Kenya National Commission for UNESCO

Functions

• The Natural Sciences Programme officers are responsible for the following functions: 
• Promote involvement in UNESCO’s activities the relevant line ministries, departments, agencies, 
• organizations and individuals dealing in Natural Sciences; 
• Ensure implementation of UNESCO natural Sciences activities and budgeted programmes; 
• Promote linkages between UNESCO and; Government Ministries, Departments, Counties and State 
• agencies, UNESCO Agencies, Civil Society, and the private sector concerned with Natural Science; 
• Co-ordinate participation in international meetings on Natural Sciences; 
• Promote dissemination of information on UNESCO prizes and awards to potential candidates and 
• ensure their participation; 
• Promote dissemination of information on UNESCO fellowships and study grants to potential 
• applicants and facilitate their participation; 
• Co-ordinate ratification of UNESCO Natural Sciences related conventions and protocols; viii. coordinate capacity building in Natural Sciences; 
• Initiate research and collaboration with other partners and across the programmes; 
• Formulate Natural Sciences programmes and activities; and 
• Provide expert advisory service in Natural Sciences.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing support in the development of natural sciences policies to provide information required by 
• a senior officer; 
• Providing regular briefs and prompt communication to a senior officer on the section issues; 
• Providing information for the budgets so that it is incorporated in the programme budget; 
• Preparing work plans to guide the implementation of activities within a given financial year in the unit; 
• Preparing natural sciences reports and publications; 
• Providing accurate and appropriate reporting of UNESCO related activities in Kenya to UNESCO for 
• proper dissemination of information; 
• Providing data and information for capacity building programmes to enhance Natural sciences sectors 
• agenda; 
• Implementing the section annual operational plans to enhance quality management of the division; 
• Recommending to a senior officer effective processes, systems and internal controls for the section; 
• Preparation of relevant documents required to enhance direction and advice to the Kenyan natural 
• sciences system through the ministry of natural sciences; and 
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences from a recognized institution; 
• Proficiency in computer applications; and 
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication and reporting skills;

Problem solving and analytical skills;

• Interpersonal skills; and Problem solving skills