Massive Recruitment by the Government of Kenya - TNBA

The

National Biosafety Authority is a State Corporation established through the

provisions of the Biosafety Act No.2, 2009 to exercise supervision and control

over the development, transfer, handling and use of genetically modified

organisms (GMOs) with a view to ensuring safety to human and animal health as

well as the provision of adequate level of protection to the environment.

The Authority is seeking to recruit talented, creative, competent and dynamic

team player with proven track records to the following vacant position:

Reporting

to the Divisional Heads, he/she will be providing secretarial services within

the Authority.
 

Duties

and Responsibilities

• Operate
  
  electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information both
  
  internally and with other organizations.


• Compose,
  
  type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports.


• Attending
  
  visitors and callers, handle their inquiries, and direct them to the
  
  appropriate persons according to their needs.


• Operating
  
  office equipment


• Handling
  
  telephone calls and appointments


• Coordinate
  
  conferences and meetings.


• Ensuring
  
  security of office records, documents and equipment, including classified
  
  materials


• Undertaking
  
  secretarial duties that may be assigned

Requirements

for Appointment
 

An

officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the

following requirements:

• A
  
  Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examination Council
  
  or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.


• Served
  
  in a relevant position in public Service/Private Sector for a period of
  
  four (4) years.


• Proficiency
  
  in Computer Applications


• Clearance
  
  from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB

Supply

Chain Management Officer II

Reporting to the Senior Supply Chain Management Officer, the job holder will ensure

effective supplier relationship management; managing and ensuring timely

delivery of purchases; monitoring expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Making
  
  requisition, reporting shortages and losses


• Generate
  
  procurement reports.


• Receiving
  
  of goods and taking them on charge after acceptance from the Inspection
  
  and acceptance Committee


• Preparation
  
  of Local Purchase Order.


• Providing
  
  accommodation for stores.


• Receiving
  
  and issuing of goods


• Preparing
  
  responses to decisions of evaluation committees.


• Maintaining
  
  procurement/stores records.


• Conducting
  
  annual and periodic stock taking.


• Undertaking
  
  reconciliation of records.


• Taking
  
  charge on receipts.


• Undertaking
  
  market surveys and research to support procurement decisions.


• Compiling
  
  documents and forward to accounts department for payments.


• Issuing
  
  and rationing of stores.


• Compiling
  
  stores items/assets records for Disposal Committee.

Requirements

for Appointment
 

An

officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the

following requirements;

• Bachelor’s
  
  degree in any of the following areas: Procurement and Logistics, Business
  
  Management and Social Sciences or their equivalent qualifications from a
  
  recognized institution.


• Proficiency
  
  in computer applications.


• Professional
  
  membership KISM


• Two
  
  (2) years of relevant experience


• CIPS(2)
  
  will be an added advantage


• Clearance
  
  from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB

The

job holder will be responsible for initiating, planning and implementing

Biosafety projects, innovations, offer guidance to less experienced Biosafety

Inspectors on team Biosafety projects and disseminate scientific information

through reports and technical publications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receiving
  
  of GMO applications in the Authority.


• Screening
  
  for administrative and technical completeness.


• Assist
  
  in liaising with regulators, applicants, expert reviewers and
  
  stakeholders.


• Assist
  
  in analysis of feedback from regulators, expert reviewers and public
  
  comments.


• Assist
  
  in compilation of risk assessment report.


• Take
  
  part in preparation of Board papers, decision documents and approval
  
  documents.


• Assist
  
  in updating of the information at the National Clearing House and the BCH.


• Represents
  
  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.


• Upholds
  
  the Mission Statement: “To ensure and assure safe development,
  
  transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organism “


• Perform
  
  inspections and surveillance of GMO activities within the country.

Requirements

for Appointment:
 

An

officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the

following requirements;

• Bachelor
  
  of Science degree in Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Agricultural
  
  Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related
  
  Biological Sciences from recognized institution. Masters degree in the
  
  above fields will be an added advantage.


• Two
  
  (2) years of relevant experience with demonstrated supervisory skills


• Proficiency
  
  in Computer applications.


• Clearance
  
  from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB

The Senior Planning Officer shall take lead in developing and communicating the

Authority’s strategy as well as monitoring the implementation progress.

Duties and responsibilities 

• Formulates
  
  and co-ordinates corporate plans and strategies based upon priorities for
  
  resource allocation to various functional programmes. 


• Planning
  
  and formulation of the Authority’s development and resource mobilization
  
  strategies; 


• Draft
  
  the Authority’s strategic plan, coordinate its review and communicate to
  
  the various units. 


• Develop
  
  the relevant implementation tool (e.g. annual operation plan) in
  
  consultation with all other departments. 


• Continuously
  
  track the strategic plan implementation and report progress to senior
  
  management 


• Coordinate
  
  and monitor implementation of The Authority’s performance contract between
  
  the Board and the Government 


• Convene
  
  senior management forums on strategy development, implementation and
  
  review 


• Analyze
  
  data collected during this activities and avail the information for
  
  decision making 


• Identifies
  
  problems related to goals and policies and makes proposals for review

Requirements

for appointment
 

An

officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the

following requirements:

• Master’s
  
  degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, and Planning or its
  
  equivalent from a recognized institution.


• Served
  
  in a comparable and relevant position in a public or private sector
  
  organization for a period of five (5) years and in a
  
  supervisory/managerial position for a period of two (2) years.


• Leadership,
  
  negotiation and people management skills


• Hands
  
  on experience in Government Performance contracting will be an added
  
  advantage


• Proficiency
  
  in Computer Applications


• Clearance
  
  from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB

Principal Communication Officer

Reporting

to the Corporation Secretary, the Principal Communication Officer will be

responsible for all the corporate communication, public and media relations

functions within the Authority.

Duties

and Responsibilities

• Facilitate
  
  public participation and engagement with regard to Biosafety Act,
  
  Regulations and policies.


• Develop
  
  strategies aimed at creating Biosafety awareness and demystifying
  
  transgenic products.


• Maintain
  
  data and documentation arising from media monitoring and follow up on NBA
  
  media coverage and mentions


• Support
  
  in developing and implementing effective internal and external media
  
  relations strategies


• Support
  
  in the implementation of the Authority’s communication approach with the
  
  media and other electronic and digital communication platforms;


• Participate
  
  in the facilitation of media visits to NBA functions and other operational
  
  facilities/areas


• Maintain
  
  and update the Authority’s media library, website and social media
  
  platforms.


• Produce
  
  suitable communication materials for media house use, NBA e-communication
  
  and digital sites, stakeholder’s events, newspapers and magazines
  
  supplements and annual publications.


• Formulate,
  
  implement and advise the Management on communication policies


• Conduct
  
  research and routing stakeholder surveys and coordinate CSR activities


• Organize
  
  and coordinate conferences, workshops, seminars, exhibitions and shows


• Write
  
  speeches and public reports.


• Ensure
  
  quality customer services is delivered and facilitate speedy resolution of
  
  public complaints

Requirements

for appointment

An

officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the

following requirements:

• Master’s
  
  Degree in Communication/Public Relations/Journalism/Mass Communication


• Bachelor’s
  
  Degree in Communication/Public Relations/Journalism/Mass Communication


• Postgraduate
  
  Diploma in Mass Communication


• Chartered
  
  Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)


• At
  
  least 6 years’ experience with at least 3 years in managerial position.


• Proficiency
  
  in Computer applications


• Leadership,
  
  negotiation and people management skills


• Clearance
  
  from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB

Principal

Internal Auditor

Reporting to the Board of Directors he/she will ensure compliance of the

Authority’s operations to internal control systems, procedures and policies

with a view to securing proper utilization of the Authority’s assets and other

resources.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide
  
  guidance to activities of Board’s Audit Committee functions


• Performing
  
  risk assessments on key business activities.


• Ensuring
  
  staff compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.


• Supporting
  
  and encourage staff to embrace the audit process as a key function of the
  
  Authority’s operations.


• Assisting
  
  the Authority in maintaining effective controls by evaluating their
  
  effectiveness and efficiency and by promoting continuous improvement.


• Evaluating
  
  the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control.


• Ascertaining
  
  the extent to which operating and audit program goals and objectives have
  
  been established and conform to those of the Authority.


• Compiling
  
  and summarizing the audit reports from the audit staff.


• Coordinating,
  
  leading and conducting post-implementation reviews after Internal Audit
  
  findings.

Requirements

for appointment
 

An

officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the

following requirements:

• Be
  
  a holder of a Masters Degree in Commerce Degree (Accounting / Finance
  
  option) or Master of Science in Auditing.


• Should
  
  have professional qualifications including CIA,CISA, ACCA, CPA or CFE


• Have
  
  served in the grade comparable and relevant position for a minimum period
  
  of six (6) years, with three (3) years in managerial position.


• Leadership,
  
  negotiation and people management skills


• Proficiency
  
  in Computer application.


• Clearance
  
  from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB

Chief

Biosafety Officer 

An

Officer in this position will make a valuable contribution to the mission of

the Authority by providing scientific and technical support to the activities

of the Authority in GMO applications, review and approval in line with the

Authority’s Strategic Plan and performance contract objectives, and goals of

Kenya’s vision 2030.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting

to the Director, Technical Services he/she will perform the following duties:

• Coordination
  
  of the NBA’s policy regarding the establishment and operations of Working
  
  Groups and expert and independent reviews in technical review of GMO
  
  dossiers.


• Provide
  
  scientific and technical support to the GMO application and review
  
  processes with respect to receiving applications, risk assessment reports,
  
  development of guidance documents, and other scientific outputs.


• To
  
  ensure Handling of confidential information with tact and discretion.


• Collection
  
  and critical review of scientific literature, data and/or dossiers.


• Ensure
  
  compilation of risk assessment reports on applications


• Liaison
  
  and effective cooperation with the regulatory agencies and reviewers on
  
  issues related to GMO applications review


• Coordinates
  
  preparation of scientific outputs of NBA in the area of GMO use and
  
  applications.


• Coordination
  
  and supervision of scientific studies commissioned by NBA in the area of
  
  GMOs


• Guide
  
  the development of proposals for funding and supervise Biosafety projects


• Elaboration
  
  of timelines of activities, allocation and follow-up of tasks, information
  
  exchange on BCH.


• Training
  
  and mentoring of subordinates within Technical Division


• Preparation
  
  of departmental targets and setting targets for subordinates


• Appraisal
  
  of subordinates in mid year and end of year


• Prepare
  
  departmental budgets


• To
  
  ensure Handling of confidential information with tact and discretion.

Requirement

for Appointment
 

An

officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the

following requirements:

• Ph.D.
  
  in Biological sciences including Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life
  
  sciences, Environmental Science, Agricultural Sciences, Microbiology or
  
  related disciplines from a recognized institution


• Five
  
  (5) to six(6) years working experience in application of Molecular
  
  Biology, Biotechnology, Life sciences or related disciplines at least one
  
  of which at postdoctoral level


• Have
  
  knowledge of and understanding of Science Technology innovations including
  
  Vision 2030


• Postgraduate
  
  qualification in Biosafety; Senior management course and Strategic
  
  management course from a recognized institution


• Leadership,
  
  negotiation and people management skills


• Proficiency
  
  in Computer Applications


• Clearance
  
  from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB

Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Affairs Officer

The

job holder is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the

Legal department, provision of legal advisory services and ensuring effective

management of legal and contractual risks.
 

Duties

and Responsibilities
 

Chief

Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer will be report to the Corporation Secretary

for the management of the Legal and Corporate Affairs function. 

Specifically,

duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

• Continuously
  
  review of regulation governing the operation of the Authority to ensure
  
  compliance with statutory requirement.


• Advising
  
  the Board and Management in all areas of Corporate Affairs.


• Developing,
  
  implementing and reviewing corporate Affairs policies, strategies and
  
  standards.


• Designing,
  
  initiating and supervising research on public relations issues and
  
  developing appropriate interventions.


• Devise
  
  and implement measures to promote the corporate image of the Authority


• Edit
  
  press releases, speeches and briefs for the Authority.


• Overseeing
  
  all Authority Corporate Affairs activities.


• Disseminating
  
  various customer care issues to relevant HODs for appropriate action
  
  managing staff development and performance management systems.


• Reviewing
  
  and advising the legal implications of internal policies, and procedures.


• Continuously
  
  monitoring the legal environment and ensuring compliance with legal
  
  requirements


• Reviews
  
  and provides legal advice on tender documents and requirements of public
  
  procurement law.


• Drawing
  
  and vetting contracts and other legal documents and monitoring
  
  implementation.


• Drawing
  
  necessary legal instruments e.g legal notices and rules and regulations to
  
  streamline and improve business operations.


• Manages
  
  and supervises corporate litigation in liaison with external counsels.


• Attends
  
  to disputes settlement through alternative dispute resolution methods


• Undertake
  
  legal research and advice the Authority on legal reforms on an ongoing
  
  basis.

Requirements

for appointment
 

An

officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the

following requirements:

• Master
  
  Degree in law (LLM) or Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a
  
  recognized institution.


• CPS
  
  (K) up to date practicing certificate and membership,


• An
  
  Advocate of the High Court


• Served
  
  in a comparable position in the in a public or private sector for a period
  
  of eight (8) years.


• Leadership,
  
  negotiation and people management skills


• Proficiency
  
  in Computer Applications.


• Clearance
  
  from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB

Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

The job holder will head the Corporate and Legal Services Division

S/he will support the following areas: Legal services and regulatory affairs, corporate

planning and strategy change and corporate communications and customer

relations departments. 

He/she

will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in

strategic decision making and operations as the Authority continues to fulfill

its mandate and build capacity in legal frameworks.

Duties/Tasks of Corporation Secretary

• Secretary
  
  to the Board of Directors and Management committee meetings.


• Ensure
  
  timely preparation and circulation of the Board and Committee papers


• Coordinate
  
  Board induction, training and evaluation


• Provide
  
  guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities on matters of
  
  governance.


• Ensure
  
  that a code of conduct and ethics is developed.


• Ensure
  
  timely circulation of Board and committee minutes.


• Provides
  
  stewardship in monitoring, reviewing and drawing the legislation governing
  
  the operations of the Authority,


• Assist
  
  in undertaking annual Governance audit.


• Facilitate
  
  effective communication between the Authority and its shareholders.


• Liaising
  
  and communicating Board’s decisions to Management and other stakeholders
  
  including Government.


• Manages
  
  and supervises corporate litigation


• Conducts
  
  continuous legal audit to ensure there is compliance with the legal and
  
  regulatory obligations


• Custodian
  
  of all legal documents e.g. title deeds, contracts and all sensitive
  
  company documents.


• Prepares
  
  and administers the departmental Budget.


• Lead
  
  and coordinate the development of the Department work plan and
  
  corresponding departmental work plans.


• Facilitate
  
  effective communication between NBA and stakeholders.

Requirement

for appointment
 

An

officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the

following requirements:

• Master
  
  Degree in law or Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a
  
  recognized institution.


• CPS
  
  (K) up to date practicing certificate and membership,


• Should
  
  be an advocate of the High Court with strong arbitration skills


• Served
  
  in a comparable position in the in a public or private sector for a period
  
  of ten (10) years.


• Strong
  
  management and negotiation skills VI. Excellent interpersonal and
  
  communication skills 


• Ability
  
  to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• A
  
  person of high integrity


• Leadership,
  
  negotiation and people management skills


• Problem
  
  solving and analytical skills


• Proficiency
  
  in Computer Applications. 


• Those
  
  who have attended a strategic leadership development program will have an
  
  added advantage


• Clearance
  
  from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB

Director,

Finance & Administration

Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

The job holder is the head of the Finance and Administration Division

S/he will support the following areas: finance, business planning and

budgeting, human resources, administration, and IT.

He/she

will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in

strategic decision making and operations as the Authority continues to fulfill

its mandate and build capacity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulating
  
  and implementing Financial, Planning, ICT, Human Resources and
  
  Administration policies, procedures and strategies.


• Designing,
  
  implementing, monitoring and supervising internal financial control
  
  measures and systems to safeguard the property and assets of the authority.


• Preparation
  
  of core budget and providing technical support/advice to the line
  
  managers.


• Ensuring
  
  timely preparation and presentation of financial statements.


• Managing
  
  and controlling all human, financial, planning, ICT and other tangible
  
  resources of the Authority.


• Advising
  
  the Board of Management and Management on matters relating to Finance,
  
  Planning, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Human Resources and
  
  Administration.


• Ensuring
  
  the Authority performs to the requirements of state corporations act as
  
  well as international accounting standards.


• Effective
  
  financial mobilization and management including exercising expenditure
  
  control.


• Ensuring
  
  full compliance with the laws and regulations/procedures on accounting
  
  requirements.


• Ensuring
  
  safe custody of all the Authority’s documents and records.


• Any
  
  other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the Authority’s
  
  objectives

Requirement

for appointment
 

An

officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the

following requirements:

• Master’s
  
  Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce,
  
  Economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution.


• A
  
  minimum of ten (10) years working experience in strategic planning
  
  ,financial and Human Resource management three(3) of which should be in
  
  Senior Management


• Professional
  
  body membership i.e CPA (K)/ACCA, IHRM or equivalent. 


• Strong
  
  management and negotiation skills 


• Excellent
  
  interpersonal and communication skills 


• Ability
  
  to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• A
  
  person of high integrity


• Leadership,
  
  negotiation and people management skills


• Proficiency
  
  in Computer Applications. 


• Those
  
  who have attended a strategic leadership development program will have an
  
  added advantage


• Clearance
  
  from KRA, EACC, CRB ,CID and HELB

NB: All applications must

be accompanied by the following documents:

• An
  
  application letter


• A
  
  detailed CV with three referees


• Clearance
  
  certificates from:


• Kenya
  
  Revenue Authority (KRA)


• Higher
  
  Education Loans Board (HELB)


• Ethics
  
  and Anti – Corruption Commission (EACC)


• Criminal
  
  Investigation Department (CID)


• Credit
  
  Reference Bureau (CRB)

How to

Apply

Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications together with

detailed CVs and copies of relevant certificates to the following address:

Chief Executive Officer
P.O. Box 28251-00100, 

Email: nbarecruitment@biosafetykenya.go.ke

Or our office in Gigiri
Commission for University Education Complex
Along Redhill Road, off Limuru Road

The application should reach us on or before 29th June 2016.

National Biosafety Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

Persons with Disability, women and those from marginalized communities are

encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to

automatic disqualification.