Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Deputy Secretary General, Research and Resource Mobilization

Job Reference Number: KNCU/18/2022

Purpose of the Job
The Deputy Secretary General Research and Resource Mobilisation is responsible for coordination and implementation of partnerships, resource mobilization, research and consultancy activities and oversighting the KNATCOM Resource Center.

Remuneration
Gross pay Ksh. 356,594.00 - 450,840.00
Leave allowance –30% Basic Salary
Medical Allowance –As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
Group Life & Accident Cover - As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
Terms Five-year Contract Renewable (subject to satisfactory performance), with Gratuity

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 sNetworks, UNESCO headquarters and field offices;

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 mobilising 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;

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;


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya National Commission for UNESCO on unesco.go.ke to apply


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