Job Advertisement : Secretary General/CEO
About KNATCOM
The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO is a State Corporation established under the KNATCOM Act 2013 (Revised 2014) which aims to advance UNESCO’s agenda in Kenya by contributing to peace and sustainable development, through the promotion of international standards and best practices in the five fields of UNESCO’s competence areas in Education, Natural Sciences, Social & Human Sciences, Culture and Communication & Information.
The Opportunity
Towards achieving this mandate, the Commission wishes to competitively recruit a dynamic, result-oriented, and self-driven Kenyan citizen for the position of Secretary General/CEO.
Job Advert No: KNCU/08/2024
Post: Secretary General/CEO
Grade: KNC 1/E4
Vacancy: 1 – post
The Commission therefore invites qualified and interested candidates to submit their applications for the position of Secretary General/CEO.
The Secretary General/CEO shall be responsible to the Board for providing strategic leadership and direction to the Commission and the staff in the running of the day to day activities in order to achieve the Commission’s mandate in accordance with the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO Act, 2013 (Revised 2014) . Appointment to this position is on a contract term of five (5) years and may be renewed for a final term subject to satisfactory performance and mandatory retirement age.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply in confidence indicating the Job Advert. No. on both the application and envelope enclosing current detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating email address, telephone contacts, and three (3) professional referees; copies of academic and professional certificates, relevant testimonials, and the National Identity Card to the address below:
The Board Chair,
Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue, 16th Floor
P.O. Box 72107-00200, NAIROBI
Applications may be submitted through post, courier, hand-delivery, or emailed to: boardchair@unesco.go.ke to reach the above addressee on or before 10th September 2024
Note:
- ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES shall be contacted, and any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
- Successful Candidates shall be required to comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
- KNATCOM is an equal opportunity employer.