Deputy Director Of Programme Job. UNESCO

Grade KNC 8

Reports To Programme Director

Location Nairobi, Headquarters

Remuneration Gross monthly package Ksh. 194,896 – 245,465 Pm

Leave Allowance – Ksh. 10,000

Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules

Group Life & Accident Cover– As per scheme rules

Terms Permanent and Pensionable

Pension Contribution rate (basic salary)

Employee – 7.5%

Employer – 12.5%

Responsibilities

The officer will be responsible to the Programme Director, Education for the development and implementation of UNESCO Basic Education and Learning programmes and activities in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets. This will entail inter alia:

Duties

• Be responsible for the day to day operations of the Basic Education and Learning Division and achievement of its functions and objectives;
• Develop and implement the Division’s annual operational plans, performance contract and budget;
• Recommend to the Programme Director effective processes, systems and internal controls in the Division including succession plans;
• Coordinate the formulation, execution and communication of UNESCO related Basic Education and Learning policies, strategies, and plans and ensure their evaluation thereof;
• Prepare relevant Basic Education and Learning policy and technical papers and provide follow up activities as may be required;
• Mobilize technical support for the execution of the Division’s programmes and activities
• Serve as the focal point of the Basic Education and Learning Division;
• Promote effective partnerships and collaborative networks within the Basic Education and Learning sector;
• Develop relevant programme and project proposals for implementation
• Be responsible for stakeholder management dealing with the Basic Sciences and Engineering;
• Facilitate and support the activities of the Education Programme and Expert committee; and
• Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.

Qualifications

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Education from a recognized and accredited institution

Experience

• Possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years continuous experience in the education profession in a reputable organization three (3) of which must be at a comparable senior management level position or is currently serving in an equivalent position in a similar organization for a minimum period of three years
• Demonstrated proven ability and results in managing national and/or international related functions;
• Demonstrate good industry knowledge of the basic sciences sector and ongoing reforms;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the formulation and/or implementation of international agreements/conventions/protocols and priorities;
• Demonstrated good international exposure in international meetings and processes;
• Demonstrated experience in national policy formulation and/or implementation processes;
• Have knowledge/experience in international partnerships/collaborations frameworks;
• Demonstrated competence in project management (design, proposal writing and/or implementation)

Personal qualities

• Diplomatic, pro-active, approachable, flexible, 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.

How to apply

• Download the KNATCOM 1A form from the website www.unesco.go.ke
• Complete the form and sign (Do Not attach any documents)
• First send a soft copy in word format to hr2019@unesco.go.ke (Do Not attach any documents)
• THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL SHOULD BE THE TITLE OF THE POST
• Secondly, send a hard copy to:

The Secretary General/CEO

Kenya National Commission for UNESCO

P.O. Box 72107-00200

National Bank Building, 16th Floor

Harambee Avenue

NAIROBI

Note: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Valid Clearance certificates from EACC, HELB, KRA & CID is mandatory.