Deputy Director Advocacy & Outreach at National Police Service Commission

Managerial

1. Participate in the development of Advocacy strategies with special reference to communications protocols in liaison with the programmes and security teams in the Commission.
2. Develop and deliver a clear and effective system for internal communications including the dissemination of newsletters and other documents and publications for internal stakeholders including being able to scale up the delivery or robust communications material.
3. Support program leadership and other program staff in their work, including development of a plan for achieving their priority advocacy objectives in both an emergency and development context.
4. Oversee the implementation of the institutions communications strategy to provide effective communication of relevant information to internal and external audiences.

Operational

1. Develop fundraising proposals and carry out resource mobilization for civic and advocacy activities within the department.
2. Maintain alliances with government agencies to enable effective networking within the Police Commission.
3. Review, validate and authorize content for the newsletter and website to be published for public consumption.
4. Oversee the delivery of high quality advocacy materials for use, to ensure correct dissemination of information is circulated within the Commission.

Financial

1. Provide input into the budgeting process.

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills

1. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations and Advertising or related disciplines from a recognized university.
2. Computer Literacy.
3. Legislative areas concerning communications.
4. Professional standards and attributes.
5. Communication skills.
6. Interpersonal skills.
7. Organizational skills.
8. Ability to work under pressure.
9. Ability to lead and manage team.
10. Problem solving skills.
11. Supervisory skills.
12. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
13. Ten (10) years of service, of which three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization.

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

If you believe your qualifications and career objectives match these exciting roles, please submit your application letter and detailed curriculum vitae stating your current position, current remuneration level, email and telephone contacts quoting reference number of the position applied for. The NPSC will be seeking evidence of a candidate’s suitability to serve in the positions advertised.

1. Applicants should attach a copy of National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, or any other evidence of proven relevant expertise herein being sought;
2. In addition to the qualifications set out in the Constitution and the Enabling Statutes, applicants must further furnish clearance certificates from:
a) Director, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
b) Commissioner General, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
c) Chief Executive Officer, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
d) Professional bodies (where applicable) to which the applicant belongs such as LSK, ICPS (K), ICPAK, AAK, IEK, etc.;
e) Certificate of Good Conduct.

NB: These criteria are applicable only to the Senior Positions NPSC 5 to NPSC 8.
Women, minorities, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.

DISQUALIFICATION CRITERIA

No person shall be qualified for appointment in any of the above posts if the person:

a) Has previously been convicted of any criminal offence;
b) Has violated the Constitution;
c) Is an undischarged bankrupt;
d) Has been adversely mentioned in any report by a Commission of Inquiry or any Parliamentary Committee;
e) Canvasses directly, indirectly, by proxy, by emissary, by ethnic or clan whipping, by pressure groups, by other associations or in any other way;
f) Knowingly, willingly and blatantly lies, misrepresents, cheats and fails to disclose material facts.

SECURITY REPORT

In addition, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) may be requested by the Commission to provide a report on all shortlisted applicants.