JOB OPPORTUNITIES
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND
INNOVATION (NACOSTI)
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The National
Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) is a State
Corporation established under the Science, Technology and Innovation Act of
2013. The Commission is a Statutory
Agency mandated to regulate and assure quality in the Science, Technology and
Innovation sector and advise, promote and coordinate on all matters relating to
Science, Technology, Innovation and Research issues necessary for proper coordination and economic development of
the Country. To achieve this mandate the
Commission seeks to fill the following vacant
positions:
- Director, Technical Services (DTS) ,STIC
Grade 13
(REF. NACOSTI/DTS/STIC13/2015)
- Director, Accreditation and Quality
Assurance (DAQA), STIC Grade 13
(REF.
NACOSTI/DAQA/STIC13/2015)
- Director, Finance and Administration, STIC
Grade 13
(REF. NACOSTI/DFA/STIC13/2015)
- Manager, Finance and Accounting, STIC
Grade 12
(REF. NACOSTI/FA/STIC12/2015)
- Manager, Human Resource and
Administration, STIC Grade 12
(REF. NACOSTI/HRA/STIC12/2015)
- Manager, Supply Chain Management – STIC
Grade 12
(REF.
NACOSTI/SCM/STIC12/2015)
- Manager, Information, Communication and
Technology – STIC Grade 12
(REF. NACOSTI/ICT/STIC12/2015)
- Legal Officer – STIC Grade 10 (REF.
NACOSTI/LO/STIC10/2015)
- Internal Auditor – STIC Grade 10(REF.
NACOSTI/IA/STIC10/2015)
Interested Candidates
who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications enclosing
copies of updated Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates. Additionally, they should provide names of
three (3) referees one of whom must be an immediate or past supervisor. A copy of national identity card, details of
remuneration history and current contact must
be provided.
Candidates
shortlisted for interview for the three
(3) posts of Directors (STIC 13) must
further submit the following:
- Certificate
of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
- Clearance
letter from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Tax
compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Report
from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
- Clearance
by the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC)
NB: – Candidates with Degrees from Universities
outside Kenya must submit a Certificate
of Equation and Recognition from the Commission for University Education (CUE).
The
successful Candidates for the positions of Directors – STIC Grade 13, will be
engaged on a five (5) years Contract renewable for one further term of equivalent
period..
Applications must clearly indicate the Reference
(REF) of the vacancy (on the envelope and letter) and should be sent either by post to:-
The Director General/CEO
National Commission for Science, Technology and
Innovation
P.O Box 30623 – 00100
Nairobi, KENYA
Or
Hand-delivered to Utalii House, Utalii Lane, off Uhuru
Highway, 9th Floor, Room 902, to be received by Friday 2nd April 2015 at 5.00 p.m.
The
National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and all qualified Kenyans are encouraged to apply.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: Canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
1) Director, Technical Services (DTS) ,STIC
Grade 13
(REF.
NACOSTI/DAQA/STIC13/2015)
(a) Duties
and Responsibilities:
The Director, Technical Services (DTS) will be the Head of the
Technical Services Division and will be responsible to the Director General/CEO in carrying out
the
following duties and responsibilities:
1) Managing research development, innovation and technology in the Country;
2) Coordinating research collaboration and linkages
3) Promoting and disseminating research
results
4) Coordinating science congresses and innovation exhibitions
5) Designing targeted policy oriented studies
6) Reviewing scientific
articles to be disseminated
locally and internationally
7) Managing research authorization
8) Liaising with
international organizations and similar multi-sectored
organizations for development of
research, technology and innovation
9) Facilitating technology transfer
(b)
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned PhD degree in any of the following
areas of specialization
(Scheduled
Sciences): Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences; Physical, Industrial
and Energy Sciences; Biological and
Health Sciences; Infrastructure,
Information and Communication Sciences;
Humanities and Social Sciences;
Earth and Space Sciences, as defined
in the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Act (2013). In addition,
the candidate must have eight (8) years
of post-doctoral research experience and management or similar experience as head of technical
division in a research institution, public
or
private institution.
(c)
Key
Competencies:
1)
Scientific
writing and publishing
2)
Proficiency in statistical analysis
3)
ICT
proficiency
4)
Interpersonal communication
5)
Policy analysis
6)
Strategic planning
7)
Corporate governance
8)
Quality assurance and standardization
9)
Team
player
2) Director, Accreditation and Quality
Assurance Services (DAQA) ,STIC Grade 13 (REF.
NACOSTI/DAQA/STIC13/2015)
(a) Duties
and Responsibilities:
The Director, Accreditation and Quality Assurance
Services (DAQA will be the Head of Accreditation and Quality Assurance
Division and will be responsible to the Director General/CEO in carrying out
the
following duties and responsibilities:
1)
Planning and executing the activities of the Division
2)
Receiving and processing applications for registration
3)
Setting out standards as stipulated in the third schedule
of the science, technology and innovation regulations
4)
Determining eligibility for Accreditation as set out in
the accreditation criteria
5)
Registering, licensing, and regulating researchers in the
scheduled sciences
6)
Inspecting,
monitoring and evaluating
research institutions and
programmes to verify
their relevance and compliance to quality assurance
7)
Initiating the vetting of applications for registration
and accreditation
8)
Updating the database for accredited and registered
institutions, bodies and individuals
9)
Making
recommendations for the
registration and accreditation
of institutions, bodies
and individuals in accordance with the established criteria
10)
Recommending
de-registration or withdrawal of accreditation in the event of non-compliance
11)
Working closely
with accredited researchers
to interpret the
criteria for registration
and accreditation
12)
Providing advice
to institutions, individuals and stakeholders regarding accreditation matters
13)
Enforcing licensing
regulations by informing
non-compliant institutions,
individuals and other stakeholders of the required
regulations and advice regarding licensing policies, procedures and regulations
14)
Developing and
strengthening monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures
15)
Supporting quality
assurance to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements such as
research reviews, conducting quality audits and maintaining quality databases
and data analysis
16)
Documenting
internal audits and other quality assurance activities
17)
Reviewing and
revising policies, rules
and procedures that
affect licensing, registration
and accreditation
(b)
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned PhD degree in any of the following
areas of specialization
(Science
Schedules): Agricultural and Natural
Resource Sciences; Physical, Industrial
and Energy Sciences; Biological and
Health Sciences; Infrastructure,
Information and Communication Sciences;
Humanities and Social Sciences;
Earth and Space Sciences, as defined
in the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Act (2013).
In addition the candidate should have eight (8) years of
post-doctoral research
experience and management or similar experience as head of technical division in a research institution, public
or
private institution. Demonstrable
experience in Quality Assurance, Monitoring and Evaluation and Accreditation
will be an added advantage
(c)
Key
Competencies:
1)
Scientific
writing and publishing
2)
Proficiency in statistical analysis
3)
ICT
proficiency
4)
Interpersonal communication
5)
Policy analysis
6)
Strategic planning
7)
Corporate governance
8)
Quality assurance and standardization
9)
Team
player
3) Director, Finance and Administration (DFA),
STIC Grade 13
(REF.
NACOSTI/DFA/STIC13/2015)
(a) Duties
and Responsibilities:
The Director, Finance and Administration (DFA) will
be the Head of Finance and Administration Division and will be
responsible to the
Director General/CEO in carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:
1)
Ensuring sound financial and accounting procedures, principles and controls
2)
Implementing computerized
financial information systems
3)
Interpreting financial reports, statements and accounting records
4)
Developing and
implementing
sound
financial
management
policies,
systems and
procedures
aimed at improving financial reporting and accounting
5)
Planning and
coordinating timely preparation
of
annual work
plans and
budget estimates
6)
Coordinating ISO processes and compliance
7)
Managing of donor funds and un-voted provisions
8)
Providing strategic direction in the Finance, Administration and Planning functions of the Commission
9)
Working closely with the Management
team and advising on financial implications of the
proposed actions
10)
Developing, reviewing and
implementing
appropriate Financial
Policy Framework to
guide decision making
11) Ensuring that the
Human Resource
and Financial
Strategy are linked to the
overall strategy of the Commission
12)
Monitoring effective implementation of the Financial,
Human Resource and Accounting strategy
13)
Developing and implementing Corporate
Information Communication Technology strategies to improve performance.
14)
Overseeing Resource Mobilization for the
Commission
15)
Ensuring adherence to contractual agreements
(b)
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public/Business Administration or any other
relevant qualification from a University
recognized in Kenya. In addition the candidate
should
possess the following qualifications:
1)
At least twelve
(12) years experience
in Administration, Human Resource
Management, Finance and Accounting, three (3) of which should have been in a
Senior Management position in the Public
Service or Private Sector
2)
Be in good standing with a relevant professional body
3)
Attended a course in Strategic Leadership/
Senior Management Development
4)
Have demonstrated professional administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of a public/private organization
5)
Proficiency
in application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
6)
Have
good understanding of the Public Service Financial, Accounting, Administrative and Human Resource management operations.
(c) Key Competencies:
1)
Strategic Planning
2)
Good interpersonal relations with proven
communication skills
3)
Strong negotiation and organizational skills
4)
Strong leadership and
management skill
5)
Team
player
6)
Corporate
Governance
4) Manager,
Finance and Accounting, STIC Grade 12
(REF. NACOSTI/FA/STIC12/2015)
(a) Duties and Responsibilities:
The Manager,
Finance and Accounting will
be in charge of the Financial and Accounting
operations of the Commission. The
Manager will be responsible to the Director, Finance and Administration for the following duties:-
1)
Preparing budget
estimates, expenditure/revenue monitoring and forecasts
2)
Ensuring
prioritization
of
programs
and activities
for results-based allocation
of
resources
3)
Ensuring prioritization
of projects and activities for the purpose of
financial allocations
in the budget
4)
Overseeing of commitment
of funds and expenditure trends
in
line with Government Circulars
5)
Recommending reallocations within Budgeted heads and programmes and the overall
financial management
and control of voted
funds
6)
Offering strategic leadership on all matters pertaining to prudent financial management
7)
Developing and
review Budget Policy
for
the
Commission
8)
Developing,
implementing and
ensuring compliance
with
internal
financial and accounting
policies and procedures
9)
Preparing and maintaining
timely and accurate financial statement and reports
in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
10) Preparing periodic
financial and account
report
to
aid management
decision making
11) Preparing final financial statements.
(b) Minimum
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or its equivalent from a
university recognized in Kenya. In addition, candidates must have eight
(8) years experience in finance or accounting fields, three (3) of which must
be at Senior Management position in the Public service or Private sector.
Candidates who have
obtained the following qualifications will have an added advantage:
1)
Be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (K) or
its equivalent professional qualification
2)
Be a registered member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
3)
Good standing with a registered professional body
4)
Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology
(ICT).
(c)
Key Competencies:
1)
Good communication and
writing skills
2)
Team player
3)
Organizational skills
4)
Analytical and strategic planning
5)
Drive for results
and
achievement
5) Manager,
Human Resource and Administration, STIC Grade 12
(REF.
NACOSTI/HRA/STIC12/2015)
(a) Duties
and Responsibilities:
The Manager, Human Resource and Administration will be in charge of the Human Resource
and
Administration operations, and will be responsible to the Director, Finance and Administration for
the following
duties and responsibilities:-
1)
Coordinating, developing
and
implementing Human
Resource Policies
and
Strategies
2)
Overseeing the recruitment and development of Human Resources and Staff Welfare
3)
Overseeing the development of resource plans, activities and personal emolument
4)
Ensuring proper coordination of Human Resource Management Principle, Practices and Performance Management
5)
Ensuring statutory obligations are adhered to
6)
Managing succession planning
(b) Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree in
Human
Resource
Management, Business
Administration
or Public Administration from a university
recognized in Kenya.
In addition, candidates must have at least
eight (8) years experience in Human Resource Management/Development, three (3) years of which should have been in
senior management position in the Public
Service or Private sector.
Candidates who have
obtained the following will have an added advantage:
1)
Have attended a course in Strategic Leadership or Management
2)
Be proficient in
information and communication technology (ICT)
3)
Be in good standing with a relevant professional body.
(c)
Key Competencies:
1)
Strong leadership and management
skills
2)
Strategic planning
3)
Good interpersonal relations
4)
Good communication and
writing skills
5)
Strong negotiation and organizational skills
6)
Team
player
6) Manager,
Supply Chain Management – STIC Grade 12
(REF. NACOSTI/SCM/STIC12/2015)
(a) Duties and Responsibilities:
The Manager, Supply Chain Management
will report to the Director General/CEO and will be responsible for the following duties and
responsibilities:
1)
Ensuring effective and
efficient procurement of works, goods and services for the Commission
2)
Ensuring compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and other procurement regulations in force
3)
Developing and coordinating the preparation
of
annual
procurement plan and
its
implementation
4)
Developing
a Procurement Manual for the Commission
5)
Coordinating tender,
procurement and disposal activities
6)
Ensuring compliance with Public Procurement and Disposal Act (2005) and regulations
7)
Preparing procurement
documents, processing contracts
for supply of works, goods and
services and payment documents
8)
Ensuring delivery of procured works,
good and services as per specifications
9)
Coordinating cost effective disposal of
obsolete equipment, furniture and other stores in
accordance with law.
(b) Minimum Qualifications:
Masters
Degree in Supply Chain Management or other relevant field. In addition the
candidate must have experience of at
least eight (8) years in Supply Chain Management Services, three (3) years of
which must have been in Senior management position in the
Public Service
or Private sector.
Candidates with the following qualifications will have an added
advantage:
1)
Be a member of the Kenya
Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
2)
A
good standing with relevant professional body
3)
Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of Public Procurement and Disposal Act,
2005 and Regulations, 2006
4)
Proficiency
in Information and Communication
Technology (ICT)
(c) Key Competencies:
1)
Strategic
leadership course
2)
Strong leadership in negotiation skills
3)
Self
drive to achieve
high results
4)
Good communication skills
5)
Team player
7) Manager,
Information, Communication and Technology – STIC Grade 12
(REF. NACOSTI/ICT/STIC12/2015)
(a)
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Manager,
Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) will be responsible to the Director
General/CEO for the following duties and responsibilities:
1)
Provision of leadership
in the formulation and implementation of the Commission’s ICT strategy
2)
Development of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Policy
3)
Management
of ICT security
4)
Developing and
implementing ICT objectives,
policies, strategies
and operational plans in relation to the Commission’s Strategic Plan
5)
Re-assessing and re-defining the
organization-wide standards in
hardware,
software, and ICT services
6)
Providing technical, functional and organizational guidance and support
to projects
7)
Monitoring and coordinating the
implementation
and adherence
to ICT policies, procedures and standards
8)
Advising on new and emerging technologies and innovations
9)
Coordinating systems analysis, design and software
specifications
10)
Ensuring timely
implementation and effective maintenance of systems
11) Developing reports on ICT standards
12) Supervising overall systems documentation
13)
Taking charge of Information and Communication Technology equipment maintenance
14) Evaluating and recommending on
the
suitability of Information
and Communication Technology equipment
15)
Designing Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN)
16) Advising
the
management
on
the
up-take of new
technology
and strategic use of ICT and related cost reduction opportunities
17) Ensuring that procedures and systems are adhered to
18) Developing
specifications for ICT equipment and services.
(b) Minimum
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Computer
Science, Information Technology (IT)
or related
fields from a university
recognized in Kenya.
In addition, candidates must have at least
six (6) years working
experience, three (3) of
which must
be in
a Senior Management position in the Public Service or Private sector.
Candidates with the
following qualifications will have an added advantage:
1)
Bachelor's
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field from a University recognized
in Kenya
2)
Professional
certificates in Networking and Systems Administration
3)
Course in Strategic Leadership/Senior Management
4)
Good standing with relevant professional bodies.
(c)
Key Competencies:
1)
Creativity
and innovativeness
2)
Analytical and strategic planning
3)
Drive for results and achievement
4)
Highly developed computing and documentation skills
8) Legal
Officer – STIC Grade 10 (REF. NACOSTI/LO/STIC10/2015)
(a) Duties and Responsibilities:
The Legal Officer will report to the Director General/CEO and will be the principal
legal advisor to the Commission as specified in the following duties and responsibilities:
1)
Rendering professional advice to the Commission on legal and corporate matters including interpretation and opinion
2)
Developing and reviewing relevant legislation for implementing Institutional policies and
strategies
3)
Representation
the Commission in courts of law or other judicial authorities
4)
In
consultation with Management, prepare and negotiate
contracts, leases,
formal
agreements and
other
legal
instruments
between the Commission and other
parties
5)
Provide
legal advice on arbitration for settlement of disputes for the benefit of the Commission
6)
Monitoring developments in legal
research
7)
Participate
in outreach programs
to strengthen Corporate Governance and improve the quality of service delivery
8)
Liaising with State Law office on legal matters
9)
Advising the Commission on all legal matters.
(b) Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a university
recognized
in Kenya. In addition, the candidate must have been an Advocate of the High
Court of Kenya for at least five (5) years in the Public Service or Private Sector.
Candidates with the following qualifications have an added
advantage:
1)
Master Degree in Law
2)
Holder of current
practicing certificate
3)
Certified Public
Secretary (CPS) is an added
advantage
4)
Diploma in Law from the Council of
Legal Education
5)
Proficiency
in ICT
(c)
Key Competencies:
1)
Excellent communication and writing skills
2)
Excellent
analytical skills
3)
Attention to details
4)
Team
player
5)
Ability to handle complex legal matters without supervision
9) Internal
Auditor – STIC Grade 10 (REF. NACOSTI/IA/STIC10/2015)
(a) Duties and Responsibilities:
The Internal
Auditor
will report to the Commission on
policy and strategic matters of the Commission, and to the Director General/CEO on administrative and operational issues as specified in the following duties and responsibilities:
1)
Develop and implement a comprehensive loss and waste prevention program
2)
Undertake a financial risk management analysis
3)
Liaising with law enforcement agencies and professional organizations mandated to
conduct investigations into incidents of
fraud and other irregularities
4)
Report
to the Commission and advice the Director General on internal audit control
matters
5)
Preparing and submitting oral and written reports of findings concerning scope of audit; financial position, source and utilization of funds and make recommendations
6)
Assessing the effectiveness of internal controls and degrees of compliance
7)
Develop, implement and evaluate internal control framework for preventing
and
detecting fraud, theft, misappropriation
of
funds and negligence
8)
Liaising with the Auditor General and ensure follow up on
the process of implementation
of Internal and external audit recommendations
9)
Prepare
annual Internal Audit program for approval by the Commission.
(b) Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with options in Auditing option, Accounting or Commerce
from a university recognized in Kenya. In addition, candidates must have had at
least six (6) years experience, three (3) of which must have been in Senior
Management position in a public institution or private sector, demonstrable
knowledge in Financial Management Act and the Public Procurement And Disposal
Act.
Candidates who have
obtained the following qualifications will have an added advantage:
1)
Masters degree
in
Commerce (Auditing, Accounting or
Finance options),
Business Administration (Auditing option) from a recognized institution or any
other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
2)
CPA
(K) or equivalent professional qualification
3)
A ttended
an
Auditing/Risk Management course or its equivalent
from a recognized Institution attended
an
auditing/risk
management
course
or
its
equivalent from
a
recognized Institution
4)
Be a Certified Internal Auditor
5)
Have a Certificate in Fraud examination
6)
Proficiency
in ICT
7)
Good
standing with a relevant professional body
(c)
Key Competencies:
1)
Good knowledge of computerized financial systems
2)
Good interpersonal skills
3)
Drive for results and achievements
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