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  • Posted: Nov 28, 2017
    Deadline: Dec 15, 2017
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    In 1945, UNESCO was created in order to respond to the firm belief of nations, forged by two world wars in less than a generation, that political and economic agreements are not enough to build a lasting peace. Peace must be established on the basis of humanity’s moral and intellectual solidarity.
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    Deputy Secretary General (Corporate Support Services)

    Advert No: KNCU/10/2017
     
    Grade: KNC 10
     
    Reports To: Secretary General / CEO
     
    Purpose of the Job
     
    To provide overall leadership and coordination of the Corporate Services Directorate under the general direction and guidance of the Secretary General/CEO.
     
    Remuneration
    • Gross pay Ksh. 300,000 – 400,000 Pm
    • Leave Allowance – Ksh. 10,000
    • Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules
    • Group Life & Accident Cover– As per scheme rules
    Terms: Contract (4yrs renewable) with service gratuity

    Function of the Corporate Services Directorate

    The Directorate of Corporate Services is a consolidation of the units that provide business wide support services needed to serve internal (and sometimes external) customers and business partners.

     
    These units provide specific specialized knowledge, best practices, and technology and they include: Finance, Human Resource, Administration, Accounts, ICT, Supply Chain Management, Internal Audit & Risk Management, Legal, Corporate Planning, Corporate Communications, and Research & Development.
     
    Functions
     
    The Office of the Deputy Secretary General exists to coordinate all the above corporate services departments.
     
    Specifically, it coordinates: board meetings and affairs; general administration and planning; official and state functions; protocol affairs; State and parliamentary affairs; grievances and complaints management; risk and disaster management; internal and external office communications; and ethics and integrity promotion.

    In addition, as head of administration, the officer is also responsible for: office services; hospitality services; property and assets management; transport services; emergency services registry services; library services; and safety and security services.

    Job Profile

    The Officer is responsible to the Secretary General / CEO for the coordination and implementation of the corporate support services Departments in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.

    This will entail inter alia:
    • Deputize the Secretary General/CEO when called upon;
    • Provide overall leadership and guidance in the coordination of the various Departments in the Directorate;
    • Ensure the development and implementation of the consolidated budget, annual operational plans, and performance contract of the Commission;
    • Prepare for Board meetings and coordinate all other affairs of the Board and provide follow up activities as may be required;
    • Ensure the establishment of effective and efficient administrative structures, processes, systems and internal controls within the Commission;
    • Coordinate the formulation of the organization’s internal policies, strategies, and plans and ensure their implementation thereof;
    • Oversee general administration and planning activities;
    • Coordinate the planning and management of all official and state functions activities;
    • Coordinate and ensure effective compliance to statutory and legal regulations;
    • Monitor and influence procedural or policy changes to improve operations and quality service delivery;
    • Ensure effective internal and external management of office communication services;
    • Promote and ensure a safe, secure, modern and risk averse work environments;
    • Promote ethics and integrity standards in the Commission;
    • Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.
    Job Specifications
     
    Academic & Professional Qualifications

    A minimum of a Master’s degree in any of the following fields namely; Business Administration, Finance or Accounting, Social Sciences, Public Relations, Arts, Government, Political Science or Public Administration from a recognized and accredited institution;

    Experience
    • Have served at Director levels or its equivalent for a minimum period of three years OR have eighteen (18) years cumulative, relevant and continuous work experience in a reputable organization eight (8) of which should have been in an equivalent or comparable senior management position dealing with leadership and senior management responsibilities
    • Demonstrated proven ability and results in heading an equivalent or comparable senior management portfolio;
    • Demonstrated proven leadership capabilities in financial, material and human capital management within a reputable institution;
    • Demonstrated proven ability and results in coordinating multiple portfolios of a reputable organization with a national or international character;
    • Have extensive industry knowledge of government administrative protocols, processes and procedures;
    • Demonstrated a good degree of international exposure in international meetings and processes will be an added advantage;
    • Demonstrated good knowledge and experience with policy formulation and legislative processes;
    • Demonstrated competence and experience in managing affairs of the Board of an Institution.
    Personal Qualities

    Diplomatic, pro-active, assertive, approachable, flexible, have integrity and commitment to production results, self-motivated, dependable, organized, professional and must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.

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    Deputy Secretary General (Technical Programmes)

    Advert No: KNCU/11/2017
     
    Grade: KNC 10
     
    Reports To: Secretary General / CEO
     
    Classification: Top Management
     
    Purpose of the Job:
     
    To provide overall leadership and coordination of the five UNESCO technical programmes under the general direction and guidance of the Secretary General/CEO.
    Remuneration
    • Gross pay Ksh. 300,000-400,000 Pm
    • Leave Allowance – Ksh. 10,000
    • Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules
    • Group Life & Accident Cover– As per scheme rules
    Terms: Contract (4yrs renewable) with service gratuity

    Function of the Technical Programmes Directorate:
    The Directorate of Technical Programmes is a consolidation of the five technical programmes of the Commission.
     
    These include: Education Programme, Natural Science Programme, Social and Human Sciences Programme, Culture Programme and Communication and Information Programme.
     
    Functions: The Office of the Deputy Secretary General exists to coordinate all the above technical programmes.
     
    Specifically, it ensures overall coordination of the following functions: UNESCO meetings and events; programmes and activities implementation; management of information and innovations; ratification of UNESCO conventions and protocols; domestication of international practices; partnerships & collaborations; international resource mobilization; capacity building; joint ventures with other UN agencies; nomination of candidates for UNESCO prizes, awards, fellowships; study grants and international posts; and provision of expert advisory services to government and UNESCO.

    Job Profile

    Duties and Responsibilities: The officer will be responsible to the Secretary General/CEO for overall policy and strategy formulation and implementation of the five UNESCO Technical Programmes in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Commission’s goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.

    This will entail inter alia:
    • Represent the Secretary General/CEO when called upon;
    • Provide overall leadership and guidance within the Directorate of Technical Programmes;
    • Ensure the development and implementation of the overall budget, annual operational plans, and performance contract of the Directorate of Technical Programmes ;
    • Ensure the establishment of effective and efficient administrative structures, processes, systems and internal controls in the Directorate of Technical Programmes;
    • Oversee general administration and planning activities in the Directorate and influence procedural or policy changes to improve operations and quality service delivery;
    • Coordinate the preparation of Board papers from the Directorate and provide follow up activities as may be required;
    • Coordinate the processes for formulation of UNESCO policies, programmes, strategies, and plans and ensure their implementation thereof;
    • Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of compliance to UNESCO protocols, conventions and treaties;
    • Advise and promote UNESCO partnerships and linkages within the Directorate;
    • Manage effective internal and external office communication’s;
    • Review, interpret and advise on the recommendations of the five (5) Programme and Expert committees;
    • Advise and recommend on the official position on UNESCO related matters; and
    • Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.
    Job Specifications
     
    Academic & Professional Qualifications
    • A minimum of a Master’s degree in any of the above fields namely; education; environmental sciences; social sciences; arts; communication or information sciences from a recognized and accredited institution;
    Experience
    • Have served at Director levels or its equivalent for a minimum period of three years OR have eighteen (18) years cumulative, relevant and continuous work experience in a reputable organization eight (8) of which should have been in an equivalent or comparable senior management position dealing with leadership and senior management responsibilities
    • Demonstrated proven ability and results in heading an equivalent or comparable senior management portfolio;
    • Demonstrated proven leadership capabilities in financial, material and human capital management within a reputable institution;
    • Demonstrated proven ability and results in coordinating multiple portfolios of a reputable organization with a national or international character;
    • Demonstrated good industry knowledge in either the education; natural sciences; social sciences; culture; or communication and information sectors including involvement with ongoing national reforms;
    • Demonstrated working experience in the formulation and/or implementation of international agreements/conventions/protocols and processes within the UNESCO areas of competence;
    • Demonstrated wide experience in national and/or international policy formulation processes;
    • Demonstrated good international exposure in international meetings and processes
    • Demonstrated working knowledge/experience of institutional partnerships/collaboration frameworks
    • Demonstrated competence and experience in dealing at Board levels of an Institution.
    Personal Qualities
     
    Diplomatic, pro-active, approachable, flexible, have integrity and commitment to production results, self-motivated, dependable, organized, professional and must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.

    Method of Application

    Applicants should CLICK HERE to Download the KNATCOM 1A form from the website www.unesco.go.ke
    Complete the form and sign (Do Not attach any documents)
    First send a soft copy in word format to 2017hr@unesco.go.ke (Do Not attach any documents)
    Secondly, send a hard copy to:

    The Secretary General/CEO Kenya National Commission for UNESCO P.O. Box 72107-00200 National Bank Building, 14th Floor Harambee Avenue Nairobi

    Application deadline is 15th December 2017.

    Note: Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.

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