KNATCOM Deputy Secretary General, Research and Resource Mobilization - Jobs in Kenya

KNATCOM Deputy Secretary General, Research and Resource Mobilization - Jobs in Kenya

a) 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
Networks, UNESCO headquarters and field offices;

disseminate calls, select and nominate candidates for UNESCO prizes, awards, scholarships,
fellowships and study grants to ensure access and uptake by Kenyans;

mobilize resources for implementation of UNESCO programmes and activities;

facilitate generation of information/ evidence for ratification of UNESCO related conventions and protocols in the areas of Education, Natural Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, Culture and Communication & Information to strengthen national standards and for Kenya;

coordinate research consultancy services; and

facilitate expert advisory service to the government in education, sciences, culture, and
communication and information.

b) 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 mobilizing 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;

providing leadership in negotiation of MoUs, Contracts and Agreements with partners to
safeguard the Commission’s interests and to ensure effective implementation;

participating and supporting negotiation processes for grants and technical assistance
support from UNESCO and other Development Partners to support execution of the commissions

programmes;

coordinating the development of the Directorate’s budgets, work-plans and performance
contract to facilitate systematic implementation of

coordinating research consultancy services;

coordinating the collection and dissemination of UNESCO and KNATCOM publications;

coordinating the preparation and publication of Directorate’s reports;

coordinating monitoring and evaluation of projects and activities;

coordinating performance contracting and appraisals in the Directorate;

overseeing development of Board paper proposals on research, partnerships and resource
mobilization; and

any other duties as may be assigned

c) 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

d) Key Competencies and Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic and innovative thinking

Interpersonal skills

Persuasive skills

Negotiation skills

Problem Solving Skills

Team player

How To Apply

Access and apply online via KNATCOM website at www.unesco.go.ke/careers

For details of the job description and skills, please visit the Commission’s website: www.unesco.go.ke/careers

All applications should reach the Commission on or before 13th October 2022 at 5.00 pm.

Note:

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Kenya National Commission for UNESCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Successful candidates will be required to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.



For more information and job application details, see; KNATCOM Deputy Secretary General, Research and Resource Mobilization - Jobs in Kenya


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