Assistant Director - Counter Terrorism, De-Radicalization And Violent Extremism at Mombasa County Public Service Board

Job Description

JOB GROUP “P” ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT, RENEWABLE

Job Description

The officer will be responsible to the Chief officer- Office of the Governor for the coordination of counter terrorism, de-radicalization and violent extremism function in the office of the Governor. Specific duties will include: 

• Coordinating collection and collation of information on radicalization and Violent Extremism (VE) in the County;
• Advising the County on the implementation of the National Strategy for Countering Violent Extremism;
• Coordinating development of strategies and the action plan for Countering Violent Extremism in the county in liaison with National Government, and other stakeholders;
• Collaborating with learning institutions and other interested parties to undertake research on countering radicalization and VE in the County;
• Creating fora for information gathering and sharing on countering radicalization and VE with other relevant stakeholders;
• Ensuring county participation in the Strong Cities Network and implementation of its recommendations;
• Partnering with faith based organizations to develop and support programs to address the ideology that drives radicalization;
• Ensuring awareness creation and sensitization of local communities on the effect of countering radicalization and VE;
• Ensuring integration of the CVE agenda in the CIDP and in the annual departmental plans;
• coordinating resource mobilization in support of County countering radicalization and VE programs; and
• Generating and submitting reports on County CVE and radicalization programs to relevant stakeholders.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this position, the candidate must have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in any of the following disciplines: International Relations and Diplomacy, Peace and Conflict Studies, Business Management/Administration, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Laws, Religious Studies or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Served for a in a public office for a minimum of (3) Years and General experience of 10 years 
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Impeccable managerial, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments; 
• Been effective, versatile and action oriented; (vii) Demonstrate high degree of professional competence and ability in managing functional areas within the Office of the Governor.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national and county goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to the Mombasa Vision 2035.