Ref: NBA/TECH/05/2014

The holder of this position will report to the Lab Technologist II.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure laboratory equipment(s) are properly cleaned; reagents and other materials are appropriately maintained and stored.
• Implement safety programmes in the laboratory.
• Undertake stock control of chemicals, equipment, records keeping, tracking methods and results.
• Handles and disposes hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols.
• Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are followed correctly.
• To collect samples for analysis and maintain sample records.

• Diploma in Biomedical, Biological Sciences or analytical chemistry from recognized institution.

Ref: NBA/LTECH/04/2014

The holder of this position will report to the Senior Biosafety Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical and diagnostic works (PCR-based protein-based, ELISA-based test etc.) on GMOs.
• Implement safety programmes in the laboratory.
• Implement activities towards achievement and maintenance of International quality assurance and laboratory accreditation.
• Participate in developing reviewing and maintaining of Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs).
• Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment.
• Handles and disposes hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols.
• Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are followed correctly.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or other relevant fields from recognized institution.

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 timelines
• To 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 applications
• Preparation 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 reviews
• Development of proposals for funding and supervise Biosafety projects
• 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.

• 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;

Ref: NBA/BSO/03/2014

The holder of this position will report to the Senior Biosafety Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in undertaking of border post surveillance and general market surveillance
• Assist in implementation of Standards in relation to compliance with various regulations
• Involved in implementation and operationalization of guidelines on GMO testing protocols
• Involved in sampling of consignments of foods and related items / articles for analysis to ensure compliance with Biosafety law, regulations and the required standards
• 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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Agricultural Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related Biological Sciences from recognized institution;
• MSc. degree in any of the above areas is an added advantage;

An Officer in this position will report to Director, Finance and Administration

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Ensure Processing and compiling of annual recurrent and development budget estimates.
• Monitoring budgetary expenditure to ensure compliance with voted provisions.
• To ensure that management accounts and statutory reports are prepared on a timely basis.
• Reviewing books of accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy, adequacy and timeliness.
• Advising on finance and accounting policy.
• Analyzing bank reconciliations on monthly basis to ensure correctness.
• Reviewing and submitting annual accounts for audit purposes.
• To ensure timely preparation of consolidated Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
• Carrying out periodic reviews of the Authority’s Asset Register and other Capital Expenditures.
• Ensuring timely statutory payments and filing of their returns.

• Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Served in the grade of a comparable position with a cumulative and relevant working experience of at least eight (8) years.
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or its equivalent bodies.

Ref: NBA/PHRA/06/2014

The holder of this position will report to the Director, Finance and Administration

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating all Human Resource Management function including preparation of annual staff budget, recruitment, training and development, staff welfare and discipline, career management, salary administration and performance management.
• Facilitating formulation, implementation and review of human resource management and administration policies, procedures and strategies.
• Developing proposals for review of staff salary and remuneration.
• Ensuring implementation of scheme of service.
• Advise the management on all human resource management matters.
• Ensure administrative guidelines on labour laws, constitutional requirements and any other employment statutes issued by government from time to time.
• Providing advice on the development and review of effective organizational structure.
• Managing staff development and performance management systems.
• Ensure prudent utilization of resources including finances, human and capital resources allocated to his/her department.

• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management/Development, Business Administration/Management, Public Administration or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Served in the grade of a comparable position with a cumulative and relevant working experience of at least eight (8) years.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence and achievement of performance targets and results as reflected in the performance appraisal.
• Must be a registered member with institute of Human Resource management

Ref: NBA/SFO/08/2014

Duties and Responsibilities

The Officer in this position will report to Principal Finance Officer/Accountant.

• To confirm budgets for recurrent and development votes.
• Preparing quarterly expenditure forecasts.
• Collating financial estimates.
• Preparing periodic and annual financial reports.
• Ensuring preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual trial balances.
• Preparing annual accounts for audit purposes.
• Compiling information on Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
• Supervising of bank reconciliations, cash flow statements and monthly expenditure reports.
• Ensuring reconciliation of the Authority’s creditors and facilitating their payment.
• Ensuring maintenance of the Authority’s asset Register and other Capital Expenditures.

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting or Finance), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance), Business Management (Accounting or Finance) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Served in the grade of a comparable and relevant position in a public or private sector organization for at least three (3) years.
• Passed part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its approved equivalent qualification.

Ref: NBA/IA/11/2014

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will report to the Internal Auditor I and will be expected to:

• Reviewing audit working papers.
• Evaluating and implement audit reports.
• Maintaining high audit standards and adherence to plans, budgets and work schedules.
• Enforcing compliance with existing policies, regulations, instructions and procedures in financial and other operations.
• Preparing audit reports.

• Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Economics, Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option) Business Administration (Accounting Option), Business Management, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Have proficiency in computer applications.

Ref: NBA/DRV/12/2014

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry into the Driver’s cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling and oiling systems, electrical system, tire pressure and brakes.
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems.
• Taking good care of the fuel card.
• Maintaining the work tickets for vehicles assigned.
• Driving the vehicle as authorized.
• Taking initiative for security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road and safety of the passengers and/or goods therein.
• Maintaining vehicle and ensuring that it is in a clean condition.
• Monitoring deadlines vehicle insurance.
• Reporting of accidents or theft.
• Verifying and monitoring repair works.

• KCSE minimum mean grade D+ (plus)
• Current driving license free from current endorsements and valid for the classes of vehicles, which the candidate is required to drive.
• Suitability Test for Drivers.
• At least four (4) years previous satisfactory driving experience after obtaining the driving license.
• Accident free record within the last four (4) years.
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution.
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Reporting of accidents or theft.
• Verifying and monitoring repair works.

Senior Finance Officer / Accountant

Ref: NBA/SFO/08/2014

Duties and Responsibilities

The Officer in this position will report to Principal Finance Officer/Accountant.

• To confirm budgets for recurrent and development votes.
• Preparing quarterly expenditure forecasts.
• Collating financial estimates.
• Preparing periodic and annual financial reports.
• Ensuring preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual trial balances.
• Preparing annual accounts for audit purposes.
• Compiling information on Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
• Supervising of bank reconciliations, cash flow statements and monthly expenditure reports.
• Ensuring reconciliation of the Authority’s creditors and facilitating their payment.
• Ensuring maintenance of the Authority’s asset Register and other Capital Expenditures.

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting or Finance), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance), Business Management (Accounting or Finance) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Served in the grade of a comparable and relevant position in a public or private sector organization for at least three (3) years.
• Passed part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its approved equivalent qualification.

Ref: NBA/CBO/01/2014

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordination of the NBA’s policy regarding the establishment and operations of Working Groups expert and independent technical reviews 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Mobilization of resources.
• Establishing and maintaining harmonious contacts with appropriate National and International stakeholders dealing with Biosafety.

• PhD in Biological sciences including Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related disciplines.
• Five 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