In order to fulfill its mandate, the Authority is seeking for qualified and competent individuals for the vacant positions within its establishment.
The NBA is an equal opportunity employer and a competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful applicants.
Applications are therefore invited from qualified Kenyan citizens for the following positions:
Assistant Accountant
(1 Position)
Key roles and responsibilities
• Preparation and verification of vouchers
• Routine and verification of vouchers
• Imprest and ledger accounts
• Collation of financial estimates and
• Determination of aggregate expenditures
• Assist in annual report preparation
Academic/Professional qualifications at least:
• A Bachelor of commerce degree and CPA II or
• Must have passed CPA III or ACCA qualifications
• Computer Literacy
• A minimum 3 years experience.
Accounts Assistant
(1 Position)
Key roles and responsibilities
• Control of expenditure as per vote book ceilings
• Maintain annual ledgers
• Issue imprest and control
• Preparation of monitoring bank reconciliation statements
• Assist in annual report preparation
• Daily checking of cash book
Academic/professional qualifications at least:
• Professional Accounting Qualification of CPA II or ACCA Level II
• Diploma in Business Management
• Three years experience in a similar position
• Ability to organize time, Manage a variety of Tasks simultaneously and Resolve Routine Problems Independently
• Proficiency in computer Applications
Cashier
(1 Position)
Key roles and responsibilities
• Proper Maintenance of cash book and daily banking thereof
• Custody of cash for office Expenses
• Cash payments and receipts
• Custodian of official receipt books and cheque books allocated to cash office
Academic/professional qualifications at least:
• Professional Accounting Qualifications of CPA 1 or ACCA Level II
• Diploma in Business Management
• Three years experience in similar position
• Proficiency in Computer Applications
Assistant Records Management Officer
(2 Positions)
Key role and responsibilities
• Ensuring security and files and documents, renewing of the files covers
• Ensuring proper handling of documents, pending correspondence and bring ups
• Receiving and dispatching letters and maintaining related registers
Academic/Professional qualifications at least:
• Bachelors Degree in information Science/Records Management or Social Science,
• One year relevant experience,
• Computer literacy, or
• Diploma in any of the following: Records/information Management/Law,
• Information/Library Science or Equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution,
• Two years of relevant experience
• Computer Literacy
Assistant Auditor
(1 Position)
Key roles and Responsibilities
• Assisting in preparation of Audit Programmes and carrying out routine Audit within the Authority
• Recommending systems of Internal Controls and Checks
• Implementing the recommendations of the External Auditors,
• Carrying out Audit Investigations,
• Periodic Audit Review of the process systems
Academic/Professional Qualifications at least:
• Bachelor of Commerce (Business Administration, Finance/Accounting Option)
• At least CPA II or its equivalent
• Four years experience in similar position
• Proficiency in Relevant Computer Packages
Assistant Supply Chain Management Officer
(1 Position)
Key Roles and Responsibilities
• Planning and coordination of supply chain Management activities
• Procurement of goods and services, distribution management procurement Planning,
• Market survey/research
• Inventory and stock control,
• Disposal of idle assets and supervision of staff under him/her
• Preparation and management of annual Procurement Plans
• Guidance and user on procurement and disposal methods and practice
• Maintain knowledge of all organizational and government rules affecting purchases and provide information about this rules,
• Monitor contract performance
• Prepare invitation bids forms and mail forms to supplier firms
Academic/Professional Qualifications at least:
• A degree in any of the following – commerce, business administration (supplies Management Option), procurement and supply management, or marketing
• Demonstrate professional competence in procurement
• Three years experience
• Computer competency in relevant packages
• Supervisory/management skills
Assistant ICT Officer
(1 Position)
Key Roles and Responsibilities
The officer at this level will be expected to do the following;-
• Implement, design, development and management of integrated ICT system for the organization,
• Provision of technical networks,
• Automation and application support to other departments
• Design and implementation of a disaster recovery systems,
• Maintain the payroll management system and the Authority website.
Academic/Professional qualifications at least:
• Degree in Computer Science/IT, or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.
• One Year Experience
• Communication Skills
Assistant Human Resource Management Officer
(1 Position)
Key Roles and Responsibilities
The officer at this level will be responsible for;-
• Processing of recruitments appointments, transfers, promotions, and separations,
• Management of personal records,
• Complement Control,
• Salary Processing,
• Staff Performance Appraisal,
• Job analysis and specifications,
• Human resource planning
• Capacity Building
• Assist in Implementation of HR decisions,
• Rewards and incentives as well as supervision of clerical/support staff.
Academic/Professional Qualifications at least:
• Degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration/Sociology/Law/economics/
• Human Resource/BA or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must have passed part II CPS/or diploma in Industrial Relations
• Two years experience
• Communication Skills
• Computer competency
Personal Secretary
(1 Position)
Key roles and responsibilities
• Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form,
• Typing from drafts, manuscripts or recording from dictation machines;
• Processing data;
• Management of e-office,
• Operating office equipment,
• Management of office petty cash,
• Handling telephone calls and appointments,
• Ensuring security of office records, documents and equipments; and
• Undertaking any other secretarial duties that may be assigned,
Academic/Professional Qualifications at least:
• A Bachelors Degree in Secretarial studies or Bachelor of Business and Office Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution and;
• A certificate in Computer Applications (Windows, Ms-word, Ms-Excel, Ms-access, and internet) from a recognized institution
• At least two years relevant experience or
• Served in the grade of Personal Secretary III or Secretarial Assistant I or any other relevant and comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years; and possess the following qualification from the Kenya National Examination Council:
1. Shorthand III (minimum 100 w.p.m.)
2. Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing III
3. Business English III/Communication II
4. Secretarial Duties II
5. Office Practice II
6. Commerce II or
• A Diploma/Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institutional and
• A certificate in computer Applications (Windows, Ms-word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Access and internet) from a recognized institution.
• Two years experience.
Drivers
(2 Positions)
Key Roles and Responsibilities
At this level the driver will perform the following functions;-
• Transport authorized persons for official duties
• Ensure safety of passengers, vehicle and other road users,
• Maintenance vehicle and
• Ensure safety of vehicle equipments
Academic and Professional Qualifications at least:
• KCSE certification minimum C- (Minus)
• Valid driving license Minimum 3 years experience
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Suitability test
• Grade Test III
• First Aid Certificate
• Basic Knowledge in vehicle repairs and maintenance
Support Staff
(2 Positions)
Key Roles and responsibilities
• Messenger services
• Clerical tasks
Academic/Professional qualifications at least:
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C
• Computer Knowledge
• Must have a certificate of good conduct
Biosafety Officers
(2 Positions)
Duties and Responsibilities
• Analyze applications for GMO work and related activities
• Liaise with applications Review Experts
• Prepare Summary Dossiers for Technical Committees
• Monitor compliance with Biosafety Law
Academic and Professional Qualifications at least:
• Master of Science in Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Molecular Biology or Microbiology,
• 2 years post-qualification experience in relevant research or related fields,
• Demonstrate knowledge of Biosafety Regulation Issues.
Biosafety Communication Officer
(1 Position)
Duties and Responsibilities
• Media Liaison
• Biosafety Publication
• Public Relations
• Documentation
• Lead NBA outreach and awareness campaigns
• Develop press releases, presentations, speeches.
Academic/Professional Qualifications at least:
• Bachelor of Science Education in Biological Sciences, postgraduate diploma qualification in mass communication
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Computer Applications
• Three years experience in related fields
Applications, along with a cover letter, certified copies of academic/professional certificates, an up-to-date CV, names and contacts of three referees should be addressed to:
The Chairperson
National Biosafety Authority
P. O. Box 28251-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
So as to be received not later than 16th June 2011
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
