Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Director, Culture Programme

Job Reference Number: KNCU/20/2022

Purpose of the Job
The Director, Culture Programme is responsible for coordination of the protection, safeguarding, preservation and conservation of heritage and creativity in line with UNESCO recommendations and to provide secretariat services to Culture Programme and Experts Committee.

Remuneration
Gross pay Ksh. 260,336.00 - 331,937.00
Leave allowance –30% Basic Salary
Medical Allowance - As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
Group Life & Accident Cover - As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
Terms Five-year Contract Renewable (subject to satisfactory performance), with Gratuity

Job Description
The Director, Culture Programme is responsible for the following functions:
• promote involvement in UNESCO’s activities the relevant line ministries, departments, agencies, organizations and individuals dealing in Culture;
• ensure implementation of KNATCOM Culture activities and budgeted programmes;
• promote linkages between UNESCO and; Government Ministries, Departments, Counties and State agencies, UNESCO Agencies, Civil Society, and the private sector concerned with culture;
• co-ordinate participation in international meetings on Culture;
• promote dissemination of information on UNESCO prizes and awards to potential candidates and ensure their participation;

Duties and responsibilities will entail:
• providing technical support in the development of culture policies;
• developing regular briefs and prompt communication on the section issues;
• developing budgets for the culture programme;
• developing budget and work plans for the implementation of culture programme activities within a given financial year;
• developing culture reports and publications for dissemination;

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
• Minimum twelve (12) years relevant work experience, four (4) of which must have been in management level;
• Minimum Master of Arts Degree in Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Heritage Studies, Arts, Sociology or a related field from a recognized University;
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Heritage Studies, Arts, Sociology or a related field from a recognized University;
• management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• proficiency in computer applications;
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 144

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya National Commission for UNESCO on unesco.go.ke to apply


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