Ministry of East African Community, the Asals And Regional Development Secretary, Special Programmes Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of East African Community, the Asals And Regional Development Secretary, Special Programmes Jobs in Kenya

For Appointment to This Grade, a Candidate Must Have:

Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Director, Special Programmes, Humanitarian and Emergency Response, CSG 5 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;

A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, Counselling, Psychology, Public Administration, International Studies, Disaster Management and Conflict Resolution, Disaster Management and Sustainable
Development, Peace Building and Conflict Management, Law, Education, Urban and Regional Planning, Economics, Statistics, Agriculture, Livestock, Community development, Project Planning/Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

A Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, Community Development, Business Management, Business Administration, Counselling, Psychology, Disaster Management and Conflict Resolution; Disaster Management and Sustainable Development, Peace Building and
Conflict Management, Law, Education, Urban and Regional Planning, Economics, Statistics, Policy Analysis, Agriculture, Livestock, Project Planning/Management, Public Administration, International Studies, International Development, Disaster Management and Conflict Resolution, Rehabilitation Studies, Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Studies or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and

Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of Humanitarian and
Emergency response functions

Duties and Responsibilities

The Secretary will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for providing strategic leadership and policy direction on Special Programmes functions. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

Coordinating the formulation, implementation and reviewing of special programmes policies, strategies and guidelines;

Overseeing mapping and assessment of multi-hazard risks and disasters;

Putting in place

interventions to response to emergencies and disasters;

Assessing preparedness for disasters and emergencies;

Spearheading liaison with stakeholders involved in response to emergencies and disasters;

Mobilizing resources for emergency assistance;

Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of relief and other humanitarian programmes;

Coordinating food security assessment and other humanitarian missions;

Coordinating the distribution of relief food and non-food items;

Managing food donations and related humanitarian assistance;

Promoting best practices in humanitarian, emergency preparedness and response;

Coordinating the development and management of relief assistance information management system;

Providing support to counties in reviewing emergency preparedness response and coordination structures that safeguard humanitarian principles for the effective delivery of emergency support in line with the international obligations;

Collaborating with stakeholders in developing disaster preparedness and emergency response infrastructure support;

Coordinating the development and implementation of framework for resilient livelihoods in collaboration with other stakeholders;

Overseeing implementation of integrated early warnings and response framework and build capacity on humanitarian emergency response;

Ensuring the implementation of Staff Performance Appraisal Systems, Performance Contract and prudent utilization of resources;

Facilitating operational accountability and team building; and

Ensuring compliance with values and principles of the public service

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of East African Community, the Asals And Regional Development Secretary, Special Programmes Jobs in Kenya

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