Deputy Director - Regional Social Integration (2 Positions) at Ministry of Industrialization,Trade and Enterprise Development

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

• served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, and currently serving at the grade of Principal, Regional Social Integration Officer, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work, Culture and Sports Science, Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Gender Studies, Anthropology, International Relations/Studies, Entrepreneurship, Public/Business Administration, Human Resource Management/ Planning/ Development, Education, Medicine or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• a membership to a relevant professional body(where applicable);
• demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of regional social integration function

Duties and responsibilities at this grade will include:-

• coordinating the development and implementation of social sector policies and strategies on East African Community (EAC) integration;
• monitoring and evaluating EAC social sector projects, programmes, summit and council decisions;
• initiating development and implementation of activities related to social sector;
• creating and sustaining networks for constructive exchanges on EAC social integration with the public and private sector;
• making recommendations on analytical background papers, country profiles, reports on EAC social integration process;
• preparing briefs and speeches on social integration issues;
• coordinating research/studies on EAC social integration process;
• widening and deepening social sector cooperation among the EAC partner states;
• coordinating the implementation of the EAC Treaty, Protocols and Agreements’ provisions related to social affairs integration;
• collaborating and liaising with the border agencies to facilitate movement of persons, workers, goods and services as well as cross border relations;
• coordinating delegations to bilateral and regional social integration meetings.
• overseeing the preparation and implementation of work plans, performance contracts in the Division;
• ensuring accountability and prudent management of resource in the Division;
• Instituting operational accountability and teambuilding;
• ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity
• supervising, managing and developing staff within the Division. 

Others

• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.98,500- Ksh.166,780 p.m. (CSG 6)
• House Allowance: Ksh.20, 000 – Ksh.50,000 p.m. (Depending on duty station)
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh.16, 000p.m
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided by the government
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable