Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) has announced job vacancies across various job grades.
KNATCOM is a government corporation formed to promote Kenya’s national interests in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
It also promotes UNESCO's international interests in Kenya, regionally and globally in the areas of education, sciences, culture, and communication and information.
In a notice published on the UNESCO website, the organisation invited qualified candidates to submit their applications, for permanent and pensionable jobs.
Job Openings
The positions- which include entry-level to senior jobs- range from HR managers, internal audit officers, accountants, office administrators, drivers, customer care assistants, office assistants, and corporate communications officers among others.
Salary and Remuneration
The salary capping for the openings starts from Ksh34,000 to a maximum of Ksh450,840. The terms and remuneration benefits for these positions include among others leave and medical allowances and group life covers.
The job openings provide equal opportunity for all levels. In the case of principal drivers opening, the salary ranges from Ksh56,521-Ksh87,827.
The remunerations will also include a leave allowance worth 30 per cent of the basic salary and medical assistance.
Requirements
Part of the requirements for this vacancy includes a minimum KCSE grade of C- (minus), a certificate in a customer care course from a recognised institution and job experience for a period specified by the job grade.
Deadline
Candidates are advised to apply before Thursday, October 13, at 5.00 pm.
The organisation noted that canvassing would lead to automatic disqualification. Further, only shortlisted and successful candidates would be contacted
"The organisation reserves the right to reject inaccurate and wrongly filled forms. By filling and submitting this form, you confirm that you agree to abide by the specified terms and conditions in the advert as is," read part of the notice.
Candidates who fit the bill are advised to apply through the recruitment portal on the UNESCO website: www(dot)unesco(dot)go(dot)ke
Click on the careers tab and click on the vacancies section.
Browse through the listed adverts and their requirements. One can download the entire job openings by clicking on the link provided.
Press the click-to-apply button.
Complete all sections of the online form as appropriate in BLOCK letters. This includes the post applied, personal details of the applicant, employment details, Academic qualifications, and professional and technical qualifications.
Other sections to be filled include relevant courses and training attended, membership status to professional bodies, employment background, key achievements, leadership experience and at least three referees.
Once done, click submit.
