Manager, Public Education and Advocacy at National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA)

REF. NO. NAC/MPEA/1//2/2022

Grade: NAC 3

Job Purpose

Responsible to the Director Public Education & Advocacy and Rehabilitation for overall coordination in formulation and implementation of the Authority’s strategy on preventive education and advocacy programs in line with the Authority mandate.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to the Director on matters relating to Public Education & Advocacy;
• Provide leadership in the execution of the Authority’s strategy on preventive education & advocacy;
• Formulate, implement, interpret and review policies, standards and manuals in the area of alcohol and drug use prevention;
• Prepare Board papers for deliberation and decision making and implementation on matters relating to Public Education & Advocacy;
• Coordinate development of work plans for public education and advocacy department and undertake continuous performance monitoring and evaluation on the programmes;
• Coordinate the development of relevant campaign information, education and communication materials in prevention and management of substance use disorders;
• Coordinate the development of the internal and external frameworks for engaging relevant partners, institutions and stakeholders in resource mobilization;
• Develop strategic plan and performance contract and its implementation;
• Prepare annual departmental budgets, work plan and procurement plan;
• Oversee the overall performance management of the department;
• Operationalize risk management within the department;
• Management of departmental staff.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Report on departmental progress, making appropriate recommendations for innovations, improvement, or changes to the Director as required;
• Develop and cascade departmental targets and appraisal process for staff in the department;
• Ensure development and review of the training programs for preventive education and advocacy in line with universal prevention curricula;
• Monitor implementation of public education and advocacy programs;
• Formulate policies and procedures on preventive education and advocacy;
• Participate in public fora relating to drug demand reduction;
• Coordinate requests for training on ADA by private and public sector institutions.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Responsible for prudent management, monitoring absorption and optimal utilization of budget for the department.
• Provide recommendation for approval of departmental budget approximately 50 million.
• Initiate and maintain partnerships and linkages with relevant national and international development partners

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Responsible and accountable for the safety and custody of office equipment allocated to the department

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Domesticate relevant international protocols on alcohol and drug abuse.
• Oversee mainstreaming of alcohol and drug abuse policies in the public sector institutions
• Makes decisions for the department in terms of staff issues, resources allocation, policy development and implementation.

Working Conditions

• Office setting compliant with OSHA
• Enhanced working relationship with employees
• Periodic national and international travels
• Medical cover for self and family
• Group Accident cover and life insurance

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Community Development, Public Health, Sociology or related discipline in Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
• Degree holder in Education, Psychology, Community Development, Public Health, Sociology or related discipline in Social Sciences from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Must be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
• Certificate in a Leadership Course from a recognized institution.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least 8 years work experience, 3 of which must be in preventive education related programs

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Knowledge of strategic management
• Analytical skills
• Strong negotiation and reporting skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Mentorship and Coaching

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Effective communication skills
• Leadership and supervision
• Interpersonal skills
• Professionalism
• Ethical and integrity
• Team player
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.