The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) is a state corporation established by an Act of Parliament, the National Museums and Heritage Act, 2006 no. 6 of 2006.
NMK is a multi-disciplinary institution whose role is to collect, preserve, study, document and present Kenya’s past and present cultural and natural heritage.
This is for the purposes of enhancing knowledge, appreciation, respect and sustainable utilization of these resources for the benefit of Kenya and the world, for now and posterity.
It is in line with the need to realize the above mandate that NMK management is seeking to recruit suitable and qualified persons to fill the following vacancies on three years renewable contracts.
1. Director Institute of Primate Research (NM2)
Job Type: Full-time
The Director Institute of Primate Research will be based at Karen in Nairobi.
Position Functions:
Reporting to Director General and working in collaboration with other directorates, the position holder shall contribute to the formulation and implementation of overall NMK Research policies and strategic planning.
This entails:-
implementation and co-ordination of the programmes and activities of a large multi-disciplinary research team and advising the Director General on their progress;
monitoring performance and evaluating staff and team working in the Directorate;
administering and allocating resources from the Directorate’s budgets to departments, and overseeing expenditure;
promoting National/international institutional partnership with relevant research institution, government departments and stakeholders;
ensuring effective internal communication flow of information within the Directorate and with other Directorates.
The officer will also be required to: -
liaise with collaborating institutions, and local and international donor agencies on research issues; planning and control human, financial and material resources;
represent the Directorate in top management meetings; and
liaise with Director of HR and Administration for effective staffing and staff development.
Qualification Requirement
The applicant must:
Have served in the grade of Senior Research Scientist or an equivalent position in reputable research organization for at least five (5) years
Be in possession of a relevant PhD Degree
Have published at least seven (7) scientific articles in peer review scientific journals as a first author
Have demonstrated success in generating research funds for the specified area of study of not less than $ 200,000
Have organized of at least seven (7) seminars and workshops
Have shown exemplary administrative and leadership capabilities.
2. Director Museums, Sites and Monuments (NM2)
Job Type: Full-time
The Director Museums, Sites and Monuments will be based at NMK headquarters in Nairobi.
Position Functions:
Reporting to Director General and working in collaboration with other directorates, the position holder shall
contribute to the formation and implementation of overall NMK policies and strategic planning for the development and expansion of Museums Sites and Monuments;
setting conservation standards and practices for the Museums Sites and Monuments; and
the development of the public programmes which include exhibitions education and other outreach programmes and community links.
The officer will also be required to
liaise with Director of Research with a view to promoting relevant research and
disseminating research information to the public in their respective regions;
promote National/International institutional partnerships with relevant stakeholders related to public programmes and heritage conservation management; and
monitor and evaluate the performance of the staff and of the team working with the Directorate.
The officers, in liaison with the heads of stations in various regions and the Director of HR and Administration will
ensure effective staffing and staff development;
provide leadership and support to regional heads, Nairobi Museum and the
coordinators of public programmes and physical planning;
account for and co-ordinate the planning of activities in the directorate;
administer, allocate, and be accountable for the resources allocated from the directorate’s budgets to the regions and Nairobi Museum; and
liaise with the Director General and legal office on legal issues relating to museums, sites and monuments.
The officer will further, in collaboration with the Director of Development and Corporate Affairs, and in line with NMK policy and standards
stimulate and take active part in the fundraising efforts and support and monitor the development of revenue generation in the Museums Sites and Monuments;
advise and coordinate proposal writing and grant applications linked to the directorate of museums sites and monuments;
ensure effective internal communication and flow of information within the directorate and with other directorates and Director General’s office;
promote networking and exchanges between the NMK regional units and the National Museum of Kenya;
promote National/International institutional partnerships with the relevant stakeholders related to public programmes and heritage conservation management; and
maintain quality control of all outsourced services in relation to the Directorate’s activities.
Qualification requirements:
The Applicants Must :
Have served in the grade of a Assistant Director, National Museums, Sites and
Monuments or a comparable position in a reputable organization
Be in possession of a Masters Degree in a relevant scientific field of study plus seven years experience in a reputable organization
Have demonstrated high administrative and leadership skills.
Qualified and interested applicants may apply enclosing a detailed resume, certified copies of academic and professional certificates plus testimonials, names and addresses of 3 referees (including their telephone contacts and emails).
Applications to be received not later than 30th June, 2015.
NMK is an equal opportunities employer.
Women and the physically challenged are especially encouraged to apply
How to Apply
Director General,
National Museums of Kenya,
P.O.Box. 40658- 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: dgnmk@museums.or.ke
