Openings at Kenya National Commission for UNESCO

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participating in stakeholder’s management through regular and proactive engagement with relevant 
• business partners to ensure sustainable partnership; 
• Developing and install effective financial management systems and procedures aimed at improving 
• financial reporting and accounting through effective accounting for member contributions and 
• payment of claims to health service providers; 
• developing and ensuring uniform implementation of accounting policies across the head office and 
• branch offices; 
• assessing, managing, and minimizing financial risk by ensuring sufficient internal controls are in place; 
• planning and coordinate the timely preparation of monthly and quarterly reports and estimates as well 
• as outlining key activities to be undertaken to achieve desired targets; 
• analyzing and reporting quarterly and annual reports on financial performance to the board of 
• management; 
• coordinating banking services, reconciliation and custody of funds, securities and financial 
• instruments as well as preparing reports which summarize and forecast financial position in areas of 
• revenue collection, expenditure and investments; 
• establishing stringent expenditure control procedures to ensure proper authorization for payments is 
• strictly followed, any expenditure incurred are supported by payment vouchers and other valid 
• accounting documents as well as ensuring that budgetary allocations are not exceeded without
• justifiable cause; 
• ensuring timely disbursement and payments for goods and services as per contract terms; 
• reviewing financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital and prepare financial statements 
• and other reports to summarize current and projected financial position in order to ensure availability 
• of funds to implement planned activities; 
• liaising with the ministry of finance/treasury, the auditor general’s department and other relevant 
• government bodies on the interpretation and application of relevant financial and accounting 
• regulations in order to ensure processes that they conform to government policy and procedures; 
• overseeing audit and tax functions;
• reviewing the departmental budgets; 
• designing and implementing appropriate training programs for the directorate; 
• liaising with the ministry of finance/treasury, the auditor general’s department and other relevant 
• government bodies on the interpretation and application of relevant financial and accounting 
• regulations in order to ensure processes that they conform to government policy and procedures; and any other duties as may be assigned

Requirements for appointment

• At least 10 years’ work experience with a minimum of 5 years at senior management level; 
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration preferably in Finance/
• Accounting or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University or institution; 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business management (Finance or 
• Accounting option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; 
• certified public accountant CPA (K) or ACCA (UK) or equivalent qualification. 
• membership to ICPAK of good standing;
• leadership course lasting for not less than 4 weeks; 
• fulfilment of the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• demonstrated proficiency in finance/accounting application/software.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication and reporting skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills 
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills 
• Problem solving skill

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Duties and Responsibilities
Compiling research reports of the programmes to ensure standards; 
Formulating research and development proposals for conceptualization and initialization of the 
identified research priority areas; 
Carrying out situational analysis of the key priority areas for research in the UNESCO areas of 
competence; 
Identifying and facilitate expression of interest for consultancy opportunities, both locally and 
internationally on UNESCO’s areas of competence; 
Initiating joint proposals with partners and facilitate establishment of joint working groups;
Collating evidence relevant for Kenya from publications on UNESCO areas of competence; 
Reviewing and share of UNESCO research and academic journals for knowledge management and 
enhancing development of quality programmes; 
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Providing technical expertise in the development of KNATCOM Research policy, research strategies 
and budgets to facilitate systematic operationalization of research in the commission; 
Executing of the Commission’s research policies, strategies and plans and facilitate their evaluation; 
Disseminating research findings through publications and presentations in their geographical areas 
of study, nationally and in internationally; 
Mentoring and participating in programme department-based interns and volunteers in the execution 
of their research related assignments; 
Building capacity of stakeholders on UNESCO research-related scholarships, fellowships and prizes 
to increase uptake among Kenyans;
Developing budgets and work-plans to facilitate implementation of department’s objectives; and
Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree Education, Natural Sciences, Environmental sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Humanities, Cultural studies, Anthropology Communication, Journalism or any related field from a recognized University; 
• Master’s Degree in Education, Natural Sciences, Environmental sciences, Social Sciences, 
• Development Studies, Statistics, Humanities, Cultural studies, Anthropology Communication, or 
• Journalism or any related field from a recognized University; 
• At least ten (10) years’ work experience with at least three (3) years’ experience in management; 
• Leadership course lasting not less four (4) weeks; 
• Proficiency in Computer Applications; 
• Proficiency in Statistical Applications and qualitative and quantitative data analysis; 
• Demonstrated working knowledge/experience of research and consultancy in a reputable organization; and Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key competencies and Skills

• Analytical skills 
• Communication skills 
• Strategic and innovative thinking 
• Interpersonal skills 
• Ability to mobilize resources 
• Negotiation skill

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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 technical 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 on the sections so that it can be 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 for disseminating the progress and work 
• performance within each financial year; 
• Generating accurate data and information for appropriate reporting and dissemination of UNESCO 
• related activities in Kenya to relevant stakeholders; 
• Preparing capacity building programmes to enhance natural sciences sector 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 
• including succession plans and ensure their implementation thereof to facilitate harmonious working 
• relationships; 
• Preparing relevant documents required to enhance direction and advice to the Kenyan natural 
• sciences system through the ministry of natural sciences; 
• Mobilizing local and international support for the execution of the units programmes and activities on 
• natural sciences; 
• Writing speeches and country position papers for national, regional and international meetings; and 
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Eight (8) years relevant work experience, three of which must have been in a supervisory role; 
• Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences from a recognized institution; 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance; and 
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication and reporting skills 
• Problem solving and analytical skills 
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills 
• Problem solving skills

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Functions
The Education Programme officers are responsible for the following functions: 

• Involve relevant line ministries, departments, agencies, organizations and individuals dealing in 
• education in UNESCO’s activities;
• Ensure implementation of UNESCO education 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 education;
• Co-ordinate participation in international meetings on education; 
• Disseminate information on UNESCO prizes and awards to potential candidates and ensure their 
• participation; 
• Disseminate information on UNESCO fellowships and study grants to potential applicants and 
• facilitate their participation; 
• Co-ordinate ratification of UNESCO education related conventions and protocols; 
• Co-ordinate capacity building in education programmes; 
• Initiate research and collaboration with other partners and across the programmes; Formulate 
• education programmes and activities; and 
• Develop expert advisory service in education.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing support in the development of education policies; 
• Providing regular briefs and prompt communication to a senior officer on the section issues; 
• Providing information for the budgets on the sections so that it can be incorporated in the programme 
• budget; 
• Preparing work plans to guide the implementation of activities within a given financial year in the unit;
• Preparing education reports and publications; 
• Providing accurate data and information for appropriate reporting and dissemination of UNESCO 
• related activities in Kenya to senior officers; 
• Providing data and information for capacity building programmes in Education; 
• Implementing the Section annual operational plans to enhance quality management of the division; 
• Recommending to senior officer effective processes, systems and internal controls for the section 
• including succession plans and ensure their implementation thereof to facilitate harmonious working 
• relationships; 
• Preparing relevant documents required to enhance direction and advice to the Kenyan education 
• system through the ministry of education; 
• Collecting data for mobilization of local support for the execution of the units programmes and 
• activities on issues of education; 
• Providing data and information for speech writing and country position papers for national, regional 
• and international meetings; and 
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Arts, Science, Technology, Agricultural Education, Guidance and 
• Counselling, Special Needs, Early childhood) or Bachelor’s Degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in 
• education from a recognized institution; 
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Proficiency in computer applications; 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance; and 
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication and reporting skills;
• Problem solving and analytical skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills; and
• Problem solving skills.

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Functions

• The information and communication technology officers are responsible for the following functions:
• Oversee development and implementation of the Commission’s ICT policy; 
• Champion innovation and effectively manage the implementation of new initiatives; 
• Manage the Commission’s data centre; 
• Oversee installation, configuration and maintenance of systems hardware, software and network 
• components, system performance and monitoring tools; 
• Coordinate repair and maintenance of software and hardware; 
• Facilitate Backups and Disaster recovery services to ensure Business systems availability and 
• continuity; 
• Manage the Commission’s website, mail system and intranet to ensure they are secure and 
• functioning properly; 
• Coordinate provision and maintenance of information systems, networks and infrastructure for 
• enhanced operational efficiency; 
• Liaise with other departments to continuously identify new ICT requirements while identifying staff 
• development needs; 
• Monitor the safety and effectiveness of computer systems and their related security components; and 
• Provide technical support across the Commission through the ICT Helpdesk.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing documentation of computer programs according to instructions and specifications; 
• Installing and configuring computer systems and solutions; 
• Maintaining application systems; 
• Providing end user support and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities; 
• Maintaining up to date equipment register; 
• Installing, configuring and monitoring Local Area Network components; 
• Administering and managing users in the Active Directory, e-mail server and User applications; 
• Maintaining an up-to-date ICT equipment register and issuance register; 
• Updating and maintaining the Commission’s website; 
• Ensuring business continuity by performing regular data and application backups; and 
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, 
• Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or other 
• relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent; 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; 
• Membership of an ICT professional body (Computer Society of Kenya) or any other equivalent body; 
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and 
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Analytical skills;
• Communication skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Negotiation skill

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Functions

• The Education Programme officers are responsible for the following functions: 
• Involve relevant line ministries, departments, agencies, organizations and individuals dealing in 
• education in UNESCO’s activities; 
• Ensure implementation of UNESCO education 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 education; 
• Co-ordinate participation in international meetings on education; 
• Disseminate information on UNESCO prizes and awards to potential candidates and ensure their 
• participation; 
• Disseminate information on UNESCO fellowships and study grants to potential applicants and 
• facilitate their participation; 
• Co-ordinate ratification of UNESCO education related conventions and protocols; 
• Co-ordinate capacity building in education programmes; 
• Initiate research and collaboration with other partners and across the programmes; Formulate 
• education programmes and activities; and 
• Develop expert advisory service in education.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing support in the development of education 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 education 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 Education 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; 
• Preparing relevant documents required to enhance direction and advice to the Kenyan education 
• system through the ministry of education; and 
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Arts, Science, Technology, Agricultural Education, Guidance and 
• Counselling, Special Needs, Early childhood) or Bachelor’s Degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in education 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.

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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

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Functions
The Culture 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 Culture;
• Ensure implementation of KNATCOM Culture 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 culture; 
• Co-ordinate participation in international meetings on Culture; 
• 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 Culture related conventions and protocols; 
• Initiate research and collaboration with other partners and across the programmes; 
• Co-ordinate capacity building in Culture; 
• Formulate KNATCOM Culture programmes and activities; and 
• Provide expert advisory service in culture

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing support in the development of culture 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 culture 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 Culture 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; 
• Preparing relevant documents required to enhance direction and advice to the Kenyan culture system 
• through the ministry of culture; and 
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Heritage Studies, Arts, Sociology or a 
• related field from a recognized University; 
• 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

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Functions
The officer, communication and information officers are responsible for the following functions: 

• promote involvement in UNESCO’s activities the relevant line ministries, departments, agencies, 
• organizations and individuals dealing in Communication and Information; 
• ensure implementation of KNATCOM Communication and Information activities and budgeted 
• programmes; 
• promote linkages between UNESCO and State agencies and organs concerned with Communication 
• and Information; 
• co-ordinate participation in international meetings on Communication and Information; 
• 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 Communication and Information related conventions and 
• protocols; 
• initiate research and collaboration with other partners and across the programmes; 
• co-ordinate capacity building in Communication and Information; 
• Formulate KNATCOM Communication and Information programmes and activities;
• provide expert advisory service in communication and information; and 
• any other duties as may be assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing support in the development of Communication and Information Programme 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 culture 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 Communication and Information; 
• 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; 
• and Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts, Social Sciences or Communication & Information 
• Technology 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 and negotiation skills 
• Problem solving skills

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Functions

• The Research and Consultancy officers are responsible for the following functions: 
• Coordinate formulation and review of the Commission’s research strategy;
• Establish key priority areas for research within a given financial year in liaison with various 
• departments in order to provide orderly and timely organization of research in the organisation; 
• Ensure quality research is conducted by or with the Commission in line with UNESCO’s functions of 
• being a clearing house and a laboratory of ideas, to influence policy development in Kenya; 
• Coordinate generation of information and innovations on the UNESCO areas of competence; 
• Ensure timeliness of research projects, budgetary compliance and the reporting thereof; 
• Coordinate the formulation of research proposals for the identified research priority areas in liaison 
• with Programmes Directorate; 
• Provide technical support to departments in development of research proposals for both internal 
• actors and external partners; 
• Disseminate both national and international UNESCO research findings to the relevant stakeholders 
• for critique, uptake and implementation of the recommendations; 
• Develop research reports, policy briefs and presentations on research for knowledge management; 
• Develop publications on different topical areas relevant to the organizational contributions to the body 
• of knowledge in liaison with the Programmes Directorate; and
• Bid for research consultancy services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in preparation of research plans for the commission; 
• supporting execution of the Commission’s research policies, strategies and plans and facilitate their 
• evaluation; 
• Assisting in development of research tools to provide valid and reliable instruments for collecting data 
• of the identified area; 
• Assisting preparation of research papers in education, the sciences, culture, communication and 
• information as would be required; 
• Supporting development of research reports, policy briefs and presentations on the researches 
• carried out by the commission; 
• Supporting review and sharing of UNESCO research and academic journals for knowledge 
• management and enhancing development of quality programmes; 
• Assisting in collating Kenya’s documentation for use in international conferences and meetings; 
• Assisting in collection of data from respondents through administration of research tools; 
• Assisting in coding of data received through the administration of various tools and instruments to 
• facilitate analysis; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Natural Sciences, Environmental sciences, Social Sciences, 
• Development Studies, Statistics, Humanities, Cultural studies, Anthropology Communication, 
• Journalism or any related field from a recognized University; 
• Proficiency in Computer Applications; and 
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Analytical skills;
• Communication skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Ability to mobilize resources.

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Functions

• The Finance and Accounts officers are responsible for the following functions:
• Develop financial system and implement sound financial policies, systems, procedures and internal 
• controls in compliance with Statutory Regulations and International Accounting Standards and 
• communication of the financial policies, strategies, and plans and ensure their evaluation thereof;
• Revenue collections & Managements;
• Budgeting and Budget Control;
• Records & Accounting;
• Management of working capital;
• Preparation of the financial statements; and Investment. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Availing information to customers when necessary, upon request and escalate where unable to avail; 
• Receiving and verifying invoices/claims/imprest request from suppliers/staff and posting in 
• appropriate registers and forwarding to Finance Manager for authorization; 
• Receiving authorized requests (claims, invoices, imprest) and processing (prepare voucher/warrant) 
• and capturing of the payment; 
• Receipting of cash/revenue received immediately upon recognition; 
• Posting of payments and receipts in the cashbook daily; 
• Performing monthly bank reconciliation; 
• Processing of statutory deductions payments, VAT, Withholding tax, etc.; 
• Preparing, updating and reconciling creditor, debtors and general ledgers and providing debtors report; 
• Preparing remittance advices for suppliers; 
• Preparing weekly payment status report itemising pending payments; and Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business management (Finance or 
• Accounting option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountants (CPAK) Examination OR Diploma in Finance/Accounts or its recognized equivalent qualifications; 
• Proficiency in computer applications; and 
• Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Computer literate;
• Analytical skills;
• Conversance with finance ERP; and
• Good communication Skills

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Functions

• The internal audit and risk assurance officers are responsible for the following functions: 
• Provide secretariat to the Board Audit and Risk Management committee; 
• Prepare Board papers for the Board Audit and Risk Management committee;
• Participate in the formulation and review of the Commission’s Strategic Plan;
• Provide independent and objective assurance and consulting activity of the Commission’s operations 
• to the Board on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of Commission’s arrangement for governance,
• risk management, and internal controls and their impact on the operations of the organization;
• Formulate, continuously review and monitor the implementation of the Audit and Risk Management 
• Charter;
• Prepare and issue internal audit reports to Board;
• Formulate, implement and continuously review the Commission’s Internal Audit Function Strategy, 
• Charter, Policy and operational procedures;
• Set up and implement systems in accordance with auditing standards;
• Assess the relevance, reliability, integrity, timeliness and adequacy of programmes and financial 
• information; and Any other duties as may be assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking audit assignments in line with the approved audit work plan to confirm the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control; 
• Performing substantive and compliance testing of accountable records and documents and prepare working papers; 
• Providing input in preparation of audit reports for audit engagements executed; Evaluating progress 
• and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from internal and 
• external audits; and Any other duty as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting 
• option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• Be proficient in computer application skill; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Interpersonal skills;
• Communication skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Reporting skills;
• Team work; and Professionalism

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Functions

• The officer, communication and information officers are responsible for the following functions: 
• develop and coordinate the Commission’s Risk Management and Coordination policy 
• framework; 
• facilitate identification and evaluation of risks in liaison with other Programmes, Departments 
• and Divisions; 
• mainstream Enterprise Risk Management in all Programmes, Departments and Divisions; 
• develop and implement the Commission’s Corporate Risk Management Plan; 
• conduct and prepare periodic monitoring and evaluation reports on the status of 
• implementation of the Risk Management and Coordination framework; 
• initiate, develop and implement policies and procedures on quality assurance for operational 
• efficiency; 
• identify appropriate quality management standards to be adopted by the Commission; 
• develop and report on implementation of quality management systems in all Programmes, 
• Departments and Divisions; 
• coordinate the maintenance of the quality management standards across the Commission; 
• identify and implement business process reengineering initiatives; 
• develop and implement an intellectual property policy framework; 
• disseminate and sensitize on intellectual property policy and management in the Commission; 
• identify and implement control mechanisms for the Commission’s intellectual property 
• framework; and any other duties as may be assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• implementing the Commission’s internal policies, regulations, Guidelines and strategies; 
• identifying and evaluating risks in liaison with other Programmes, Departments and Divisions; 
• preparing periodic monitoring and evaluation reports on the status of implementation of the risk 
• management and coordination framework; 
• monitoring and reporting on implementation of adopted quality management systems; 
• reporting on implementation of quality management systems in all Programmes, Departments and 
• Divisions; 
• identifying business process reengineering initiatives; 
• reporting on implementation of the Commission’s intellectual property policy framework; 
• identifying control mechanisms for the Commission’s intellectual property framework; 
• any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics or related disciplines from a recognized institution; 
• diploma in any of the following disciplines: Risk Management, Intellectual Property, Strategic 
• Management, Business Management of relate disciplines from a recognized institution; 
• proficiency in computer applications; and
• meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• 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 and negotiation skills 
• Problem solving skills

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Functions

• The human resources officers are responsible for the following functions: 
• Provide professional leadership in the development and implementation of Human Resource plans 
• and budgets, outlining activities to be undertaken, resource requirements, key performance measures 
• and indicators as well as expected outcomes; 
• Conduct workforce analysis, determine optimum staff requirements and design organizational 
• structure that maximizes synergies across functions to support the implementation of the 
• Commission’s strategic plan; 
• Conduct job analysis in order to develop job descriptions and competency profiles to facilitate Human 
• Resource planning, staff recruitment and selection, performance management, training and 
• development, job evaluation and pay structure design as well as career planning; 
• Coordinate the recruitment and selection process in order to ensure that KNATCOM has a critical 
• mass of qualified Human Resource with the required competencies necessary for implementation of 
• departments strategic management plans;
• Assess training needs analysis and baseline attitude surveys in order to design and implement 
• relevant training programmes aimed at building capacity by equipping staff with the necessary 
• knowledge, skills and behaviour characteristics in line with the strategic plan; 
• Coordinate implementation of the performance management system and ensure that individual and 
• team performance is continuously monitored and measured against realistic but challenging targets 
• aligned to the strategic direction by clearly defining performance measures and indicators, expected 
• timeframe as well as resource requirements; 
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of the payroll; 
• Implement and maintain an effective human resource management information system; 
• Oversee proper maintenance, storage and security of personnel records to ensure integrity of data 
• and information related to human resource development programmes; 
• Coordinate resolution of employee grievances and disciplinary cases, recommending appropriate 
• action to resolve problems as well as assisting employees to find satisfactory solutions to personal 
• problems through counselling services; 
• Administer provision of employee medical and insurance packages including workers’ compensation 
• through the appropriate benefit schemes such as NHIF, NSSF, and other employee welfare 
• programmes; 
• Develop and implement human resource policies and procedures aimed at enhancing workplace 
• relations in order to gain employee commitment and improve morale by ensuring that employees are 
• treated fairly, uniformly and equitably; 
• Confer with relevant professional bodies and government agencies on the interpretation and 
• application of particular human resource management regulations that apply to a public sector 
• organization; 
• Develop, implement and evaluate staff career and succession plans, progression and development 
• to ensure staff attraction, retention, motivation and job satisfaction; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafting memos, letters and reports; 
• Processing cases for the Human Resource Advisory Committee (HRAC) and implementation of 
• decisions thereof; 
• Reviewing job descriptions and preparing job advertisements; 
• Coordinating the recruitment process; 
• Organizing staff induction and on-boarding programs; 
• Processing salaries, allowances, benefits and final dues; 
• Updating the HR information systems data; 
• Facilitating issuance of staff id’s; 
• Collating information relating to recruitment and selection, appointments, training, performance 
• management, records and staff complement control; 
• Undertaking of training needs analysis, projections and developing training programmes; 
• Administering performance appraisal, collates performance related data, analysing and preparing 
• related reports;
• Collating data in relation to HIV/AIDs prevention, gender, disability mainstreaming, alcohol, drug and 
• substance abuse, occupational, safety and health act; 
• Preparing and submitting statutory returns; and 
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Four (4) years relevant work experience; 
• Diploma in Human Resource or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; 
• Membership to IHRM or its equivalent professional body in good standing; and 
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Analytical skills;
• Communication skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Negotiation skills

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Functions

• The administration officers are responsible for the following functions: 
• Coordinate the development and implementation of security, administrative and logistics services 
• outlining key activities to be undertaken, resource requirements, performance measures and 
• indicators as well as expected outcomes; 
• Assess potential organizational risks against the organization including staff, tools, equipment, 
• machinery and motor vehicles and conduct negotiations to secure insurance policy cover in line with 
• the prescribed regulations; 
• Supervise the provision of office services, comprising cost effective mail collection and delivery 
• system; front office reception service; ablution and refreshments facilities; as well as office security; 
• Develop, implement and monitor plan for preventive maintenance and repair of KNATCOM’s property, 
• motor vehicles, equipment, machinery including physical infrastructure in order to ensure that such 
• facilities are in a proper working condition; 
• Coordinate the repair and maintenance of equipment, machinery, motor vehicles in authorized 
• workshops against approved requisitions and job cards. Also follow up to ensure that repairs are 
• made to the highest standards of quality and within budget limitations;
• Coordinate and implement security policies and systems to protect infrastructural facilities and 
• installations including equipment, machinery and property against theft, fire, equipment malfunctions 
• and vandalism, including unauthorized and illegal entry; 
• Prepare reports of irregularities, such as property damage, leaking pipes, theft, fire or presence of 
• unauthorized persons or unusual occurrence; 
• Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of a sustainable records storage plan; 
• Develop and manage an effective and efficient transport management system for the organization; 
• Develop specifications for the purchase of all capital items and for the maintenance contracts for 
• Commission office space, office equipment and office services; 
• Administer all repair service and maintenance contracts and ensure that all office equipment and 
• office services are properly maintained and operate efficiently; 
• Continuously liaise with the contracted property managing agents and ensure that all available space 
• is let, rent paid and the properties maintained; 
• Advise management on the items that are old, expensive to maintain and/or obsolete for disposal; 
• Coordinate the maintenance, renovation and management of the Commissions property portfolio, and 
• other properties;
• Coordinate provision of official entertainment to include protocol and hospitality services such as tea, 
• water, food and snacks where necessary; 
• Coordinate administrative and secretarial support across the Commission and ensure efficiency and 
• timeliness in service delivery; and 
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring general cleanliness in offices on daily and weekly basis including supervision of collection and disposal of dustbin contents; 
• Managing day to day office affairs; 
• Drafting simple routine correspondences e.g. reports, letters and typing from drafts; 
• Attending to enquiries as deemed appropriate; 
• Managing office equipment e.g. fax, computer, scanner, telephone, printer, stationery and make sure 
• they are functional and notify the officer in charge in case of any issues; and 
• Any other duties as may be assigned

Requirements for Appointment

• At least four (4) years working experience in administration in the public service or private sector; 
• Diploma in public/business administration, office management, any social science or equivalent 
• qualification from a recognized institution;
• Minimum KCSE C- (minus) or its equivalent; 
• Certificate in supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; 
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Analytical skills;
• Communication skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Negotiation skills

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Functions
The drivers are responsible for the following functions: 
Drive and maintain vehicles; 
Detect common mechanical faults on the vehicles; 
Carry out minor repairs including oiling and greasing; 
Maintain daily work tickets for vehicles; and 
Ensure safety of vehicles on and off the road and the vehicles’ cleanliness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle; 
• Keeping up to date work tickets for vehicles; 
• Cleaning of the assigned motor vehicle; 
• Submitting regular reports on motor vehicle assigned; 
• Reporting any mechanical/accident problems; and 
• Ensuring proper mechanical working condition of the vehicle.

Requirements for Appointment

• At least served in the grade of Driver for at least four (4) years; 
• At least a mean grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution; 
• The Occupational Trade Test II Certificate; 
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s) for classes of the vehicles the driver is 
• required to drive; 
• Certificate of Good Conduct (renewable after two (2) years); 
• First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. Johns Ambulance or any other 
• recognized institution; 
• An accident-free driving period of 3 years; 
• Proficiency in computer applications; and 
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication skills;
• Problem solving thinking;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Team player

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Functions

• The Customer Care Assistant is responsible for the following functions: 
• Provide efficient telephone communication services; 
• Operate the telephone exchange; 
• Maintain good customer care; 
• Assist visitors with disabilities access information or services; 
• Avail communication materials to waiting visitors; 
• Supervise the use of the reception area to promote a positive corporate image; 
• Issue visitors passes; 
• Receive and directing visitors to relevant offices; 
• Prepare and updating the visitors’ register; 
• Record, respond to and report customer complaints to the relevant officers; and 
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing efficient telephone communication services; 
• Operating the telephone exchange; 
• Maintaining good customer care; 
• Assisting visitors with disabilities access information or services; 
• Availing communication materials to waiting visitors; 
• Maintaining a clean and uncongested reception area to promote a positive corporate image; 
• Updating the commission’s telephone directory and disseminating the same across all offices; 
• Issuing visitors passes; 
• Receiving and directing visitors to relevant offices; 
• Preparing and updating the visitors’ register; 
• Recording, responding to and reporting customer complaints to the relevant officers; and 
• Any other duties s may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• A diploma certificate in front office operations, customer care, communication studies, public relations or any other approved equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Certificate in telephone 
• operation, reception and front office or its equivalent from a recognized institution; 
• Kenya certificate of secondary education mean grade 'C-' (minus); 
• Certificate in computer applications; and 
• Meet the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Good analytical skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Negotiation skills