National Biosafety Authority Principal Biosafety Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation) Job in Kenya

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) was established in pursuant to the provisions of the Biosafety Act No. 2 of 2009 and came into operation on 12th February 2009.

The overall mandate of the NBA is to exercise the general supervision and control over the transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with a view to ensuring safety of human and animal health as well as the provision of an adequate level of protection of the environment.

NBA is the competent authority of the Government of the Republic of Kenya mandated to regulate all activities involving GMOs in food, feed, research, industry, trade and environmental release.

NBA seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:-

Principal Biosafety Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation)Ref: NBA/PBSO/02/2014

The holder of this position will report to the Director, Technical Services.

Duties and Responsibilities
Implementation of the NBA’s policy regarding the establishment and operations of Working Groups and expert and independent reviews in technical review of GMO dossiers.Fast tracks the applications review ensuring adherence to the stipulated approval timelinesTo develop, maintain, and continually update BCH information on GMO applications and approved GMO projects for information exchange on National and International BCH.To consolidate risk assessment reports on applicationsPreparation of draft scientific documents, decision documents and approval documents.Undertakes preparation of scientific outputs of NBA in the area of GMO use and applications.Liaison with the regulatory agencies on issues related to GMO reviewsDevelopment of proposals for funding and supervise Biosafety projectsRepresents NBA in the most positive manner with prospective, employees, clients, suppliers and the community we serve interacts effectively with a diverse group of staff, students and other customers of our services, learns and uses operating practices of NBA.A Master of Science degree in Biotechnology, related Environmental Science, Agricultural Science, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related Biological Sciences from a recognized institution and at least 3 years post graduate relevant experience;Attainment of higher professional post – graduate qualification in Biosafety;The areas of training and Biosafety must be relevant to NBA’s Biosafety mandate;How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certificates, testimonials and three referees to reach the undersigned by 5 p.m. on 29th May 2014.

Ensure to quote the reference number for the position applied both in the letter and on the envelope. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application can be sent through our email, postal address or hand delivered:

The Chief Executive Officer
National Biosafety Authority
Commission for University Education Building
Redhill Road, off Limuru Road (Route 108)
P.O. Box 28251 – 00100
Nairobi

Email: hrm@biosafetykenya.go.ke
Website: www.biosafetykenya.go.ke