Massive Job Vacancies at Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority ( KNRA)

Administration, Secretarial, Human Resources, HR, Data Science, Research,

Director Corporate Services

Vacancy No. KNRA/01/2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have:

• A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience, five (5) years of which should have been at the management level;
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Human Resource Management, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration any other relevant and equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management, Finance, Public Policy, Strategic Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• Leadership coursing lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body in good standing, where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas of Finance and Accounting, Human Resource and Administration, Information Communications Technology and Corporate communication;
• Manage the operations of the functions of finance and accounts, human resource and administration, information technology and corporate communications;
• Oversee the mobilization of resources from the Government, development partners, private sector and other stakeholders to meet the mandate of the Authority;
• Coordinate the development and negotiation of proposals for strategic partnerships;
• Coordinate the development and negotiation of proposals for strategic partnerships;
• Ensure compliance with Government policies, circulars and statutory requirements;
• Guarantee timely submission of statutory reports to the relevant authorities;
• Manage Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes;
• Provide interface between the Authority and other stakeholders to ensure enhanced corporate image, visibility and stakeholder engagement;
• Oversee the development and implementation of financial regulations, strategies, internal controls and plans for effective and efficient use of resources;
• Oversee Budget preparation and implementation;
• Coordinate the development of resource mobilization strategies;
• Coordinate preparation of the financial reports, financial statements and submission to relevant institutions;
• Coordinate the design and review of administrative structure of the Organization, direction and control for effective organizational performance;
• Inculcate a culture that promotes team capability and reflects the values which facilitate performance, professionalism and innovation by staff throughout the Authority;
• Coordinate the Authority’s human capital affairs, ensuring that the Authority has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;
• Oversee Human Resources development and succession plan;
• Coordinate the Authority’s Management Information Systems and security;
• Coordinate technology infrastructure in line with the Authority’s goals and changing technologies;
• Provide technical, strategic and policy advice on ICT matters and implementation of various ICT work processes, procedures and other administrative related matters; and
• Coordinate the development of appropriate public communication strategies; preparing public education materials and communication plans for awareness creation.

Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration- 1 Post

Vacancy No. KNRA/02 /2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have:

• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, four (4) years in which should be in a supervisory position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Relations or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management, Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Relations or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• Membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management  andin good standing;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated results in work performance;and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing guidance in the development, interpretation, implementation and review of human resource management and administration policies, standards and guidelines;
• Ensuring implementation of employment Terms and Conditions of service for the Authority;
• Coordinating organizational development and job reviews;
• Managing staff recruitment, promotion, discipline and capacity building; developing, reviewing and coordinating implementation of welfare and other incentive schemes for the Authority;
• Monitoring the implementation of performance management systems;
• Analyzing the staffing levels in the Authority recommending proposals for succession planning and proper deployment;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of grievance handling mechanisms;
• Initiating best practices in the management of human resource function;
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training and development programs;
• Leading the Authority in formulating and implementing efficient Performance Management Systems
• Monitoring adherence and implementation of the departmental work plans;
• Oversee the Administration and Records Management functions of the Authority;
• Preparation and submission of quarterly reports on administration within the Authority;
• Preparation and submission of quarterly reports on Human Resource Management;
• Overseeing the implementation of administration policies, rules, standards and regulations;
• Monitoring adherence and implementation of the departmental work plans;
• Overseeing the Administration and Records Management functions of the Authority;
• Overseeing the provision of security of the Authority premises and staff
• Overseeing the design, implementation and periodic review of security systems;
• Preparation and submission of quarterly reports on administration within the Authority;
• Coordinating office management services, office accommodation, transport and logistics;
• Coordinating Investigation of incidences of security lapse in the Authority in liaison with other security agencies; and
• Making arrangements for the acquisition of legal documents such as motor vehicle and assets insurances and licenses in liaison with the Legal unit and other relevant agencies.

Corporation Secretary & Head of Legal Services

Vacancy No. KNRA/03/2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have: –

• A minimum of twelve (10) years relevant work experience, five (4) of which must be in senior management position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in law (LLB) or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in law (LLM) or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Laws from the Council of Legal Education;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing;
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Valid and current Practicing Certificate;
• Must be a Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (CPS-K);
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Safeguard the Authority by ensuring it is adequately defended before the Courts of law, and Tribunals;
• Provide legal support to the Technical Directorates and departments in the development and review of regulations, guidelines and procedures;
• Provide guidance in scope of public communication;
• Draft, review and amend where necessary contractual instruments entered into between the Authority and third parties;
• Review contracts or other documentation where the Authority has committed itself and assess legal implications necessary for the attention of Management;
• Provide legal advice and interpretation of statutes, subsidiary rules, and regulations;
• Manage, review, and monitor progress and status of outstanding litigation;
• Issue instructions, liaising with the Authority’s external advocates with a   view to ensuring they act in the Authority’s interest while handling cases on its behalf;
• Ensure timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee Papers and Minutes;
• Initiate, review, draft necessary instruments for business transactions and prepare and an advisory checklist to be adopted for purposes of ensure the information necessary for the preparation of the instrument is submitted on time;
• Ensure the Authority complies with constitutional, regulatory and relevant laws in force through the provision of legal advisory services;
• Ensure risks arising from contractual engagements are effectively and efficiently managed;
• Provide advice to management on all legal, regulatory and contractual matters;
• Custodian and accountability of the Authority’s seal, securities, agreements, minutes, Titles and other legal instruments;
• Establish, Maintain and update the Register of Conflict of Interest.

Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management

Vacancy No. KNRA/04/2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must: –

• A minimum of (10) years relevant work experience in public or private institution four (4) years of which should have been in a senior management role;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing and Supply, Logistics, Business studies or any other relevant and qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in supply chain management, logistics or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of professional body either KISM or CIPS in good standing;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution or its equivalent;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities

• Developing and coordinating the preparation of annual procurement and disposal plans and their implementation;
• Coordinating procurement and disposal activities in the Authority;
• Preparing contract documents for goods, works and services;
• Custodian of contract documents;
• Liaising with the user department to ensure effective implementation of contracts for goods, works and services;
• Providing secretariat to committees’ incidental to procurement of goods and services, and disposal of assets;
• Coordinating disposal of assets activities;
• Providing professional advice on procurement of goods, works and services and disposal of assets;
• Preparing statutory reports to PPRA; and
• Reviewing procurement needs of the Authority.

Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts

Vacancy No. KNRA/05/2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have:-

• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, four (4) years of which should be in a supervisory position;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPAK) or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in the usage of recognized computer accounting software and common office applications;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic Finance strategy that is able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
• Develop the Authority’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its implementation;
• Giving oversight to the Authority’s financial affairs and advise the Authority on financial planning strategies and policies;
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Authority’s resources including finances and other assets and liabilities;
• Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and timely financial and management accounts and reports to the Director General and the Board;
• Negotiating with banks, donors and development partners for appropriate support;
• Participating in the development and review of the Corporation strategic plan;
• Ensuring compliance with Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards and other legal and regulatory policies;
• Reviewing the financial plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;
• Construct and monitor reliable internal control systems;
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the corporation financial risk profile;

Deputy Director, Corporate Communications

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have: –

• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and a minimum of four (4) years in a supervisory role in comparable and relevant position;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, International relations or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, International relations or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a professional body, where applicable;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have a clear understanding of the working of the media;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining and improve the Corporate Communication policy of the Authority taking into account the internal and external changes in the maritime industry;
• Advising and recommending to the Authority possible outcomes and response scenarios based on strategic initiatives made in the year;
• Coordinating all corporate communications related activities including publishing of brochures, handbooks, calendars, annual reports, departmental reports;
• Developing and delivery of creative communication strategies and plans;
• Updating the Authority website and digital platforms and facilitate interdepartmental communications and managing external communications;
• Building and maintenance of consistent branding, corporate identity across relevant public relations channels while keeping the Authority up to date on industry trends;
• Developing suitable communication strategies to mitigate prevailing crisis;
• Developing content to provide clear and adequate information and material that will support marketing and communications activities;
• Reviewing and approving key presentations and collaterals needed for communications and outreach activities;
• Convening and chairing public relations and media related meetings;
• Managing Digital and Media Relations including information sharing and invitations for the Authority’s events;
• Developing and incorporating online tools and in-person networking to create relationships and ultimately build the Authority’s brand, both online and off line;
• Coordination of content creation editing and approving blog posts, articles, newsletters, communications materials, and material for social media channels;
• Leveraging on social media by creating, managing and growing the authority’s presence through blogs, twitter, facebook and other strategically relevant online properties;
• Managing incoming media requests and building relationships with industry journalists;
• creating, executing and measuring media campaigns;
• Managing any online feedback forums;
• Implementing strategic communications plans and to provide local market insight for the authorities public-facing communications;
• Developing networks with journalists, media producers, editors and strategic influencers;
• Developing media plans, distribute and follow up media releases, book interviews and respond to media request;
• Overseeing the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programs; and
• Overseeing the Compliments and Complaints Handling Mechanism of the Authority.

Principal Human Resource Officer

 Vacancy No. KNRA/07/2023

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A minimum period of eight (8) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in supervisory role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or Equivalent qualifications;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management, Administration, Business Administration, qualifications or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management and in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Good Communication skills
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating, formulating and implementing HR strategies, policies rules, regulations, and systems for the Authority
• Overseeing human resource planning and development;
• Overseeing the Identification, designing and implementing of training programs based on identified needs;
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training and development programmes
• Providing guidance on development and updating of the human resource database;
• Overseeing staff induction and on-boarding programme;
• Coordinating, reviewing and implementing the Human Resource Career guidelines;
• Supervising effective administration of the payroll system;
• Reconciliation of staff complement and establishment;
• Ensuring preparation and compiling staff deductions done outside the payroll;
• Managing employee relations programmes and ensuring staff discipline is maintained;
• Supervising the update of the human resource database in the Authority;
• Drawing a plan for the annual performance target setting in the Authority for review by management;
• Coordinating issues of staff welfare;
• Managing human resource internal communication and HR information management systems
• Secretary to the Training Committee;
• Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations related to health & safety, HIV/AIDS, Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse, Gender and Disability Mainstreaming and other requirement in working environment
• Preparing and submitting all statutory deductions; and
• Processing pension claims.
• Managing staff separation; and
• Supervising, training and developing staff under him or her.

Principal Legal

Vacancy No. KNRA/08/2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have: –

• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) or any other relevant and equivalent qualification and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in law (LLM) or any other relevant and equivalent qualification and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Laws from the Council of Legal Education;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing;
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Valid and current Practicing Certificate;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6)of the Constitution of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assisting in coordinating the legal services’ function;
2. Formulating, implementing and reviewing the Authority’s legal policies and procedures;
3. Implementing and reviewing the Corporation’s legal policies and procedures;
4. Providing legal risk reviews and providing legal advice on risk mitigation;
5. Representing the   Court matters and managing litigation on behalf of the Authority under the conduct of external counsel;
6. Participating in developing and ensuring compliance with the Authority’s Policies and strategies;
7. Undertaking legal research and preparing legal opinions and memoranda on matters relating to the Authority;
8. Managing litigations and advise on procedures, legal requirements on matters relating to the Authority’s properties, staff and any other issues that may attract litigations;
9. Drafting contracts, internal policies and ensuring that they are in compliance with all statutory requirements;
10. Vetting and negotiating contracts, formal agreements and other legal instruments to meet the laid down requirements for execution;
11. Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Authority’s activities; and
12. Assisting the Corporation Secretary in offering Board secretarial Services.

Senior Administration Officer

Vacancy No. KNRA/14/2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have:

• A minimum period of four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: -Public/Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Political Science or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising the Authority on all administrative purposes.
• Developing of policies and procedures for administrative purposes.
• Fleet management
• Sourcing for insurances for building and vehicle maintenance and servicing.
• Overseeing vehicle maintenance and servicing.
• Sourcing and management of cleaning and security services
• Ensuring maintenance of office buildings and equipment.
• Overseeing provision of registry services.
• Ensure proper custody of office and motor vehicle keys
• Supervision of support staff and other staff.
• Facilitate and oversee hospitality servicers both in the office and for conference/meetings

Principal Accountant

Vacancy No. KNRA/13/2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have:-

• A minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPAK) or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in the usage of recognized computer accounting software and common office applications;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinating management accounting and preparation of final accounts and statements;
• Ensuring timely and proper bank reconciliation;
• Interpreting regulations of the Authority pertaining to financial control and management;
• Coordinating preparation of budgets based on work plans;
• Ensuring provision of accurate timely reliable financial information as well as timely submission of annual financial statements of accounts;
• Organizing and coordinating responses to audit queries;
• Interpreting financial policies for sound accounting principles, practices and control and management of corporate tax, vat and other statutory deductions;
• Assist in ensuring compliance to tax regulations and all other statutory and regulatory requirements; and
• Ensuring proper accounting for funds and maintenance of books of accounts

Senior Records Management Officer

Vacancy No. KNRA/15/2023

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• A minimum period of four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Information Science Management, Records Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelors in any of the Social Sciences plus a diploma in Records Management/Information Management or relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensuring security of information, documents, files and office equipment;
• Assist in supervision of the registry;
• Sorting and classifying documents for filing;
• Storage, updating and maintenance of personnel records and file index;
• Controlling opening of open, confidential and secret files;
• Custody and Maintenance of Authority documents;
• Ensuring security of information and Records in a registry/archive;
• Ensuring mail are received, sorted, opened, and dispatched and related registers are maintained;
• Planning appropriate office accommodation for registries;
• Ensuring that file movement records are updated and maintained;
• Ensuring security of files and documents;
• Ensuring receipt and proper dispatch of mails and maintaining related; and
• Digitizing Authority’s documents for circulation and archiving.

Principal Supply Chain Management Officer

Vacancy No. KNRA/11/2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have: –

• A minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience in public or private institution three (3) years of which should have been in a senior management role;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing and Supply, Logistics, Business studies or any other relevant and qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in supply chain management, logistics or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of professional body either KISM or CIPS in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution or its equivalent;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and coordinating the preparation of annual procurement and disposal plans and their implementation;
• Coordinating procurement and disposal activities in the Authority;
• Preparing contract documents for goods, works and services;
• Custodian of contract documents;
• Liaising with the user department to ensure effective implementation of contracts for goods, works and services;
• Providing secretariat to committees’ incidental to procurement of goods and services, and disposal of assets;
• Coordinating disposal of assets activities;
• Providing professional advice on procurement of goods, works and services and disposal of assets;
• Preparing statutory reports to PPRA; and
• Reviewing procurement needs of the Authority.

Principal Planning Officer

Vacancy No. KNRA/10/2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have:

• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinating the development of the Authority’s Strategic Plan;
• Coordinating the development of the Authority’s Annual Budget and work plans;
• Coordinating research and preparing performance report of KNRA program on quarterly and annual basis;
• Ensure provision of quality planning assistance and analysis services to the Authority;
• Ensure production of quality planning reports;
• Assessing the strengths and weakness of policy options;
• Analyzing policy recommendations from various departments;
• Preparation of policy position papers;
• Developing tools for corporate monitoring and evaluation;
• Carrying out corporate monitoring and evaluation;
• Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of performance contracting process for the Authority;
• Participate in developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives; and
• Preparing materials and schedules for stakeholder seminars, workshops and programs.

Nuclear Inspector

Vacancy No. KNRA/16/2023

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: –

1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physical Sciences with a bias in Atomic or Radiation Science, Risk and Disaster Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
2. Membership with a relevant professional body, where it is applicable, and in good standing;
3. Proficiency in computer applications; and
4. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer and will be assigned duties and responsibilities in any of the following functional areas:

Standards and Licensing Function

• Collecting and collating data on radiation and nuclear regulatory standards:
• Maintaining a register of regulatory standards, protocols, procedures, guidelines manuals and implementation of regulations and standards on radiation and nuclear matters.
• Collecting and collating data on licensing, certification and transport of radioactive and nuclear materials for dissemination of information;
• Implementing and maintaining licensing control systems;
• Conducting safety evaluation reviews of radiation and nuclear sources and devices; and
• Receiving and assessing the completed license and certificate applications.

Compliance & Enforcement Function

• Collecting and compiling data on compliance for dissemination of information:
• Maintaining and updating the compliance control systems;
• Keying in compliance data into the regulatory authority information system (RAIS);
• Undertaking compliance checks on radiation devices, radioactive materials, nuclear facilities and sites; and
• Implementing an alternative dispute resolution program.
• Enforcing nuclear and radiation regulatory requirements, standards, policies, guidelines, protocols and legislations so as to provide for the protection of persons, property and the environment against the harmful effects of radiation;
• Recording statements on nuclear and radiation related enforcement actions.

Nuclear Safety and Safeguards

• Development and maintenance of national nuclear alarm assessment procedures;
• Preparing data on nuclear safety assurance measures;
• Assessing adequacy of nuclear safety measures;
• Assisting in the provision of Secretariat services to the EU CBRN Center of Excellence for ECA Region; and
• Development and review of national Emergency CBRN Response.

Nuclear Security and Protection

• Development of guidelines and standards for physical security of nuclear and other radioactive materials;
• Ensuring the implementation of rapid and comprehensive measures to locate and, where appropriate, recover missing or stolen nuclear material;
• Development and implementation of escorting procedures for nuclear and other radioactive elements
• Reviewing contingency plans for physical protection of nuclear and other radioactive materials;
• Reviewing plans for protecting the confidentiality of information;
• Coordinate activities to be carried out in collaboration with national intelligence gathering institutions to define the design basis threat for the NPP.
• Check the assessment of the facility’s characteristics used to design the physical protection system, ensuring that no measures are detrimental to nuclear and radiation safety;
• Ensure that the passive components of the physical protection system include deterrents, obstructions of access and means of delaying the entry and escape of intruders;
• Check that the information contained in the physical protection system, including its specifications, is covered by an appropriate classification system;
• Assess the physical protection measures envisaged for the domestic transport, import and export of nuclear and other radioactive materials;
• Implement a regular inspection programme to verify compliance with the physical protection conditions established in the license in force;
• Participate in the drafting of physical protection standards, as an expert in the field; and
• Periodically check on the facility’s design to determine any threat and any revisions to the physical protection system that are deemed necessary.

Nuclear Laboratory Analyst

Vacancy No. KNRA/17/2023

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: –

• Bachelor’s Degree in the any of the following disciplines: – Physics, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Instrumentation and Control, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Science with a bias in Atomic or Radiation Science or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrable computer literacy, and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compiling and uploading data into the national dose register for occupationally exposed personnel;
• Creating and maintaining a log of radiation detection equipment and instrumentation;
• Keeping records of radiation sources, dose exposures, and unusual occurrences;
• Receiving and documenting samples for forensic analysis;
• Sampling, analyzing, and maintaining inventory of radioactivity of all radioactive or potentially radioactive source terms onsite and offsite of a facility;
• Conducting personal dosimetry; and
• Installing, operating and adjusting radiation detection equipment and instrumentation.

Principal Laboratory Technologist

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory role;
• Diploma any of the following fields: – Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Forensic Science, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Registration by a relevant and recognized regulatory body where it is applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying objects contaminated by exposure to radiation, such as trash, workers’ clothing, and discarded tools and equipment;
• Implementing, and testing systems and procedures to reduce volume and disposal of nuclear waste materials and contaminated objects;
• Analyzing and keeping custody of samples for nuclear forensics, food, consumer products and effluents;
• Undertaking leak tests on laboratory radioactive sources and equipment;
• Carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance of radiation detection equipment and instrumentation;
• Calibrating, operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation, field instrumentation, and fixed monitoring systems;
• Demonstrating the appropriate use of radiation detection equipment and instrumentation;
• Maintaining a log of radiation detection equipment and instrumentation; and
• Keeping records of radiation sources, dose exposures, and unusual occurrences.

Principal Internal Auditor

Vacancy No.  KNRA/09/2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have:

• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the supervisory level;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Have Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA);
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution or its equivalent;
• Be a registered member and in good standing, of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating assessment, identification and ranking of risks;
• Coordinating conduct of scheduled and ad hoc audits;
• Coordinating development and implementation of audit programmes and annual work plans;
• Conduct risk based, value-for-money and systems audit to strengthen internal control mechanisms of the Authority;
• Communicating audit findings through audit reports;
• Conducting a follow up review of implementation of the audit recommendations;
• Offering secretarial duties to the audit committee;
• Coordinating identification of key risk areas in the Authority; and
• Analyzing risk reports and advising on potential risk areas that require remedial measures.

Principal Information Communication Technology Officer

 Vacancy No. KNRA/12/2023

For appointment to this Grade, an officer must have:

• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• A minimum of any two (2) certifications from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• CISA Membership or an equivalent ICT professional body;
• Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining computer systems;
• Analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing computer programs;
• Configuring Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
• Providing user support;
• Configuring Local Area Network and Wide Area Network;
• Developing and updating application systems;
• Carrying out systems analysis, design and programs specifications in liaison with users;
• Drawing up hardware specifications for Information Communication Technology equipment;
• User and Systems Support and Logging of incidents;
• Verifying, validating and certifying Information Communication Technology equipment;
• Ensuring effective working of systems for efficient service delivery;
• Configuring new Information Communication Technology equipment; and
• Implementing systems and network security.

Accountants ( 2 Positions)

Vacancy No. KNRA/19/2023

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Management, Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution or Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination.
• Be proficient in computer application skill; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

Duties and responsibilities:-

• Verifying Payment vouchers and Staff Imprests in accordance with the laid down Financial procedures, policies and regulations;
• Supervision of cash collections and banking balancing and reconciling cash books on daily basis including balancing and reconciling cash books on daily basis.
• Verifying posting of payments and receipts in the cashbook for accuracy;
• Providing safe custody of payment vouchers and approved journal and keeping safe custody of all accountable documents;
• Preparing and updating creditor, debtors and general ledgers;
• Ensuring statutory deductions are remitted on time;
• Maintaining and updating the Authority vote book;
• Preparing Bank Reconciliation statements;
• Assist in the budget making process and during revision of the same as per work plan;
• Review monthly, quarterly and annual management reports; and
• Review vote book entries and undertake monthly variance analysis.

Internal Auditor

Vacancy No. KNRA/20/2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Have Passed Certified Public Accountant (K);
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participating in preparing engagement and audit work plans;
• Vouching transactions in audit investigation and verification assignment;
• Executing audit programmes and plans as assigned;
• Collecting audit evidence on major issues and preparing audit reports on assigned areas;
• Reviewing internal control systems in operation;
• Recording proceedings of exit and entry meetings; and
• Preparing and maintaining audit files and working papers

Information Communication Technology Officer

Vacancy No. KNRA/21/2023

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities

• Developing documentation of computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
• Installing and configuring computer systems;
• Maintaining application systems;
• Providing end user support and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
• Maintaining up to date equipment register;
• Installing, configuring and monitoring Local Area Network components;
• Administering and managing users in the Active Directory, e-mail server and User applications;
• Maintaining an up-to-date ICT equipment register and issuance register;
• Updating and maintaining the Authority’s website; and
• Ensuring Business continuity by performing regular data and application backups.

Corporate Communications Officer

Vacancy No. KNRA/22/2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, International Relations or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a professional body, where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafting press releases about the Authority;
• Arranging speaking engagements for the Authority’s leadership and maintaining contacts within the media;
• Writing marketing materials or coordinating promotional events;
• Media monitoring and maintaining relations with the press, the government, consumers or stakeholder groups;
• Event management and other stakeholder sensitization programs to deepen Assets Recovery knowledge;
• Assist in managing Digital and Media Relations including information sharing and invitations for Authority’s events;
• Responding to all queries in respect of the Authority from general public, media, special interest groups etc.;
• Collecting, receiving and communicating information that may inform Authority’s strategic direction in recovery of proceeds assets recovery;
• Assist in preparing and submitting weekly, monthly and periodic reports within schedule and up to standard;
• Distributing press releases and media kits;
• Maintaining and regularly update data base and mailing list of all stakeholders;
• Preparing public relations materials to be used in various departmental events;
• Monitoring the press on pertinent Authority’s issues;
• Organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days, workshops and fairs;
• Keeping calendars and diarize events (editorial, press conferences, events);
• Proper filing, folioing and maintain Corporate Communication Department registry;
• Take news worthy photos for the Authority’s photo gallery;
• Compiling, receiving complaints and updating the Authority’s complaints register;
• Compiling CSR and publicity reports and preparing proposals for Committee meetings;
• Organizing and execution of public relations campaigns and events;
• Conducting customer satisfaction surveys; and 
• Editing publicity and communication materials as advised.

Planning Officer

Vacancy No. KNRA/23/2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities

• Developing and reviewing of the Authority’s Strategic Plan;
• Developing the annual Authority budget and work plans;
• Assessing the strengths and weakness of policy options;
• Analyzing policy recommendations from various departments;
• Preparation of policy position papers;
• Monitoring and Evaluation of all the Authority’s programmes and projects;
• Developing and Maintaining Monitoring and Evaluation data base;
• Compiling various Monitoring and Evaluation reports;
• Developing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual organizational performance;
• Conducting research on assets recovery; and
• Sensitizing and training team members on strategy and monitoring and evaluation; performance contracting budget preparation and work plans.

Administration Officer

POST Vacancy No. KNRA/24/2023

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Political Science or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensuring general cleanliness in offices on daily and weekly basis including supervision of collection and disposal of dustbin contents;
• Identifying office accommodation and space for staff;
• Ensuring that office equipment and furniture are well arranged and maintained;
• Maintaining and updating furniture and office equipment inventory;
• Processing and follow up of payment of bills for common services;
• Generating administration reports on repairs and maintenance;
• Providing administration service to agency staff;
• Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events; and
• Managing Transport and logistics.

Nuclear Laboratory Technologist

Vacancy No. KNRA/25/2023

For appointment to this Grade an officer must have:

• Diploma any of the following fields: – Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Forensic Science, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Capturing data on radiation exposures, contamination and airborne radioactivity;
• Receiving, labelling, and keeping custody of samples for nuclear forensics;
• Maintaining a log of radiation detection equipment and instrumentation;
• Keeping records of radiation sources, dose exposures, and unusual occurrences; and
• Receiving and documenting the environmental impact assessment reports.

Human Resource Assistant

Vacancy No. KNRA/26/2023

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities

• Drafting memos, letters and reports;
• Assisting in processing cases for the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee (HRMAC) and implementation of decisions thereof;
• Assisting in reviewing job descriptions and preparing job advertisements;
• Assisting in coordinating the recruitment process;
• Assisting in organizing Staff induction and on-boarding programs;
• Assisting in processing salaries, allowances, benefits and final dues;
• Updating the HR information systems data;
• Facilitating issuance of staff ID’s.
• Assisting in collating information relating to recruitment and selection, appointments, training, performance management, records and staff complement control;
• Assisting in undertaking of training needs analysis, projections and developing training programmes;
• Assisting in administering performance appraisal, collates performance related data, analyzing and preparing related reports;
• Collating data in relation to HIV/Aids Prevention, gender, disability mainstreaming, Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse, Occupational, Safety and Health Act;
• Assisting preparing and submitting statutory returns.

Accounts Assistant

 Vacancy No. KNRA/27/2023

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in Finance/Account from a recognized institution OR Passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination;
• Be proficient in computer application skill; and
• Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Communication and reporting skills
• Ethical and integrity.

Duties and responsibilities

• Receiving payment requests from suppliers and customers and posting in incoming registers
• Receive cash and cheques from customers
• Avail information to customers when necessary
• Receiving and issue of receipts to for all payments received from customers
• Writing cheques, undertaking bank deposits and withdrawal of cash from the bank
• Prepare reports on cash balances.
• Making petty cash payments and reimbursements after receipt of approvals;
• Providing safe custody of records and assets under him/her; and
• Preparing and filling records on payments/cash receipts.

Supply Chain Management Assistant

Vacancy No. KNRA/28/2023

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: –

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing and Supply, Logistics, Business studies any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Member of professional body either KISM or CIPS;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities

• Undertaking market surveys to ensure the Authority obtains value for money;
• Participating in the opening quotations;
• Maintaining and update a list of prequalified suppliers;
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services; and
• Ensuring safe custody of all procurement’s records

Assistant Office Administrator

Vacancy No. KNRA/29/2023

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: –

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Authority OR Passed the following examinations from the Kenya National Examinations Authority (KNEC);
• Typewriting III (Minimum 50 w.p.m.)/Computerized document processing III;
• Shorthand III (110 w.p.m);
• Business English III/Communications I;
• Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III;
• Secretarial Duties II;
• Commerce II;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities

• Handling visitors/clients enquiries;
• Maintaining office diary and travel itineraries;
• Receiving and distributing hard copy materials to registry;
• Providing word -processing and secretarial support;
• Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents;
• Preparing responses to simple routine correspondences;
• Operating office equipment to include photocopying, printing;
• Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form typing from drafts, manuscripts or recording from dictation machines;
• Planning and scheduling of meetings;
• Preparing and responding to routine correspondences;
• Management of e-office;
• Managing office petty cash;
• Attending to visitors/clients;
• Handling telephone calls;
• Coordinating schedules of meetings;
• Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents including classified materials;
• Maintaining an up-to-date filing system in the office;
• Establishing and monitoring procedures for record keeping of correspondence and file movements;
• Preparing responses to simple routine correspondence;
• Managing office protocol and etiquette;
• Supervising office cleanliness; and
• Undertaking any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned.

Driver

 Vacancy No. KNRA/30/2023

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: –

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education a mean grade of D+ (plus) or any other relevant and equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s) for classes of the vehicles the driver is required to drive;
• An accident-free driving period of 3 years;
• First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. Johns Ambulance or any other recognized institution;
• Passed Suitability Test for Drivers from the relevant Government Ministry;
• The Occupational Trade Test II Certificate from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
• Keeping up to date work tickets for vehicles;
• Cleaning of the assigned motor vehicle;
• Submitting regular reports on motor vehicle assigned;
• Reporting any mechanical/accident problems; and
• Proper mechanical working condition of the vehicle.

Office Assistant

Vacancy No. KNRA/31/2023

For appointment to this Grade an officer must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (plain) or itsequivalent from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili languages; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Cleaning offices, machines, equipment apparatus;
• Collecting and disposing waste;
• Dusting offices and ensuring habitable office conditions;
• Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensuring orderlyarrangement and dispatching letters.
• Arranging for meeting venues professionally and timely;
• Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment;
• Preparing and serving office tea; and
• Performing office and messengerial duties

Information Communication Technology Assistant

Vacancy No. KNRA/32/2023

For appointment to this Grade an officer must have:

• Diploma in any of the following fields: Information Technology, computer science/Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C plain with at least a C- in mathematics and English/ Kiswahili or its approved equivalent qualification.
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Testing simple computer programs according to instructions and specifications.
• Installing and configuring computer systems.
• Providing user support.
• Repairing and maintaining ICT equipment and associated peripherals.
• Monitoring the performance of ICT equipment.
• Providing support for application systems.
• Identifying and reporting any faults for necessary action; and
• Maintaining up to date equipment register.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates are hereby invited to apply by filling the KNRA Employment Application Form from https://knra.co.ke/careers/ then attaching scan copies of academic certificates ONLY, and submitting through email address: careers@knra.co.ke  or post to the address below, on or before 21st July 2023 at 1700hrs.

The Director General,
Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority,
P.O. Box 19841-00202 KNH.
NAIROBI.Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority ( KNRA) on knra.co.ke to apply