Natural Sciences Programme Director at UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Job Profile 

Grade- KNC 9
Reports To Secretary General/CEO through the Deputy Secretary General, Technical Programmes
Classification Top Management
Purpose of the Job- To ensure policy implementation and management of the day to day affairs of the Natural Sciences programme
Remuneration Gross pay Ksh. 216,000-286,000 Pm
Leave Allowance – Ksh. 10,000
Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules
Group Life & Accident Cover– As per scheme rules
Terms Contract (4yrs renewable) with service gratuity

Responsibilities for the Natural Sciences Programme Director Job

The officer will be responsible to the Secretary General/CEO through the Deputy Secretary General, Technical programmes for the formulation and implementation of the UNESCO Natural Sciences policies, strategies and plans in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets. This will entail inter alia:

• Be responsible for the day to day operations and the overall achievement of the functions and objectives of the Natural Sciences Programme;
• Ensure the development and implementation of the annual operational plans, performance contract and budget for the Natural Sciences Programme;
• Ensure effective administrative structures, processes, systems and internal controls in the Natural Sciences Programme;
• Be responsible for coordinating the formulation, execution and communication of the Natural Sciences policies, strategies, and plans and their evaluation thereof;
• Provide leadership and direction in the Natural Sciences Programme;
• Ensure that the Natural Sciences Programme’s management structure are effective including  succession plans;
• Ensure that all Natural Sciences policy papers are developed and provide follow up activities as may be required;
• Serve as the focal point of the Natural Sciences Programme and provide regular communication
  on technical, financial, administrative and partnerships matters related to the Natural Sciences
  Programme;
• Be responsible for stakeholder management and the promotion of partnerships and
  collaborations in the Natural Sciences Programme;
• Serve as Secretary to the Natural Sciences Programme and Expert committee; and
• Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.

Qualifications for the Natural Sciences Programme Director Job

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Natural Sciences from a recognized and accredited institution
• Experience Possess a minimum of ten (10) years continuous experience in the Natural Sciences profession with a reputable organization;
• Have at least four (4) years’ experience in an equivalent or comparable senior management position dealing with leadership or management responsibilities;
• Demonstrated proven ability and results in heading a comparable natural sciences portfolio of a national or international character;
• Demonstrated proven leadership and managerial capabilities including financial management within a reputable institution;
• Demonstrated good industry knowledge of the Natural Sciences sector including ongoing reforms;
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in the formulation and/or implementation of international Natural Sciences agreements/conventions/protocols;
• Demonstrated good knowledge of government legislations and policies affecting the Natural Sciences sector
• Demonstrated relative international exposure in international meetings and processes;
• Demonstrated good experience in national policy formulation processes;
• Demonstrated working knowledge/experience in the formation of institutional partnerships/collaborations frameworks;
• Demonstrated competence in project management (design, proposal writing and/or implementation)

Personal qualities

Diplomatic, pro-active, approachable, flexible, assertive, have integrity and commitment to production results, self-motivated, dependable, organized, professional and must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.