Fresh Graduate Trainees Recruitment Ongoing in Kenya at National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI)

Grade St 6

Ref:LMEO/6/1/2018

Working under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Director

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in processing of applications for registration and accreditation of research institutions;
• Assist in inspection, monitoring and evaluation activities;

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in any of the Scheduled Sciences namely: Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences;
• Physical, Industrial and Energy Sciences; Biological and Health Sciences; Infrastructure, Information and
• Communication Sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences or Earth and Space Sciences from a recognized university;
• Undertaken a quality assurance and standardization course lasting not less than one (1) week;
• Proficiency in Information Technology (IT) applications;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;

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Grade ST 3

Ref: DDSCM/3/1/2018

Reporting to the Director General, the Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management will head the Supply Chain Management Department

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and coordinating the preparation of annual procurement and disposal plans and their implementation;
• Coordinating procurement and disposal activities in the Commission;
• Preparing contract documents for goods, works and services;
• Custodian of contract documents;
• 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;
• Coordinating disposal of assets activities;
• Providing professional advice on procurement of goods, works and services and disposal of assets;
• Preparing statutory reports to Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA); and
• Reviewing procurement needs of the Commission.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, or equivalent from a recognized university;
• Masters 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
• Proficiency in ICT applications.

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Grade ST 3
Ref: DDIA/4/1/2018

Reporting to the Commission Board, the Deputy Director, Internal Audit will head the Internal Audit Department.

Job 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;
• 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;
• Coordinating execution of special audits/investigations;
• Preparing and presenting quarterly audit reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board;
• Providing secretariat duties to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board;
• 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;
• CIA/CISA;
• 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
• Proficiency in ICT applications.

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Grade St 5

Ref:SHRO/5/1/2018

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Human Resource and Administration.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing input in the development of the HR
  strategies, policies and procedures;
• Undertaking training needs analysis, projections and develop trainingprogrammes
• Assisting in recruitment;
• Consolidating information for payroll processing;
• Verifying and maintaining human resource records in an accurate and timely manner;
• Providing employee counseling services;
• Providing secretariat to the Management Advisory Committee;
• Coordinating staff performance appraisal;

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Human Resource Management or equivalent from a recognized university;
• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, or equivalent will be an added advantage;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Practicing Certificate;
• Supervisory course lasting not less two (2) weeks;
• At least four (4) years’ relevant work experience in the public or private institution;
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;
• Proficiency in ICT;

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Grade ST 5

Ref: SAO/13/1/2018

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Human Resource and Administration

Job Responsibilities

• Maintaining an inventory register;
• Ensure assets are insured;
• Manage Office transport system;
• Ensure maintenance of office equipment, facilities and assets;
• 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) weeksfrom 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;

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Grade ST 6

Ref: PMO/8/1/2018

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Human Resource and Administration

Job Responsibilities

• Implementing property management strategies, policies and plans;
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations;
• Coordinating maintenance and letting of premises;
• Assisting administration in updating Lease Agreements;
• Assisting in undertaking regular inspection of the premises; and
• Facilitating office occupation and vacation.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Building/Land Economics, Construction Management or equivalent from a recognized university;
• Registered with relevant professional Body;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Proficiency in ICT;

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Grade ST 5
Ref:SA/9/1/2018

Job Responsibilities

• Checking vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down regulations;
• Preparing financial reports and analyze income and expenditure against budgets;
• Preparing monthly bank reconciliation and reconciliation of debtors and creditors ledgers;
• Ensuring safe custody of financial records, documents, cheque books and assets;
• Initiating budget proposals and financial plans; and
• Reviewing petty cash reconciliation and facilitate withdrawal of cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or its equivalent from a recognized university;
  Masters degree in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance Option) or its equivalent from a recognized university will be an added advantage;
• CPA (K), ACCA Finalist or its equivalent;
• Membership of the ICPAK or any other recognized professional bodyin good standing;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks;
• Four (4) years relevant work experience in the public or private institution;
• Demonstrated competence in work performance;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Proficiency in ICT;

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Grade ST 8

Ref: OA/17/1/2018

Working under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Office Administrator

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing responses to simple routine correspondences;
• Maintaining office diary and protocol;
• Handling telephone calls and appointments;
• Recording dictation in shorthand form;
• Ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment;
• Attending to visitors/clients; and
• Planning and scheduling meetings;

Requirements

• Diploma in Secretarial Services from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) from a recognized institution;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Proficiency in ICT;