Jobs at National Drought Management Authority

Job Reference Number V/No. 1/2023-24

Key Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -

• interpreting and implementing human resource management policies, laws, regulations, procedures and systems; 
• analysing the utilization of human resources in the Authority and advising on proper deployment; 
• undertaking training needs assessment; 
• payroll management; 
• updating terms and conditions of service and career progression guidelines;
• Coordinating organization development and job reviews;
• analysing disciplinary cases for relevant disciplinary committees; conducting skills audit; 
• making proposals on human resource planning and succession management; 
• Offering counselling services to staff; 
• ensuring compliance with HR practices, policies, regulations and relevant government policies and guidelines on employee management and administration; 
• coordinating the implementation of HIV/AIDS, gender and disability mainstreaming policies; 
• analysing staff performance and career progression and making appropriate recommendations; supervising general office services; supervision of payments for transport and delivery services; and 
• taking part in procurement and supply of stores for human resources and administration purposes; 
• recommending for boarding of unserviceable equipment’s within the department; and coordinating provision of transport, security, and other support services.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years as a Principal Human Resource Management Officer or six (6) years working experience in Human Resource two (2) of which must have been at managerial level;
• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or its qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Reference Number V/No. 2/2023-24

Key Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -

• Developing of Research agendas and tools; formulating of monitoring tools and indicators;
• Monitoring and evaluating the Authority’s plans and carry out impact assessments for all drought management interventions spearheaded under the Authority;
• Providing technical assistance to the Authority’s County Offices to develop comprehensive monitoring and evaluation guidelines and systems; 
• Carrying out training on National and County level to assist with the implementation of the Authority’s M&E systems;
• Conducting audits and reporting on the status of drought management issues; 
• Initiating the formulation of a knowledge management strategy for the Authority;
• Developing mechanisms to serve as the primary source of best practice and institutional learning on drought management and climate change adaptation in Kenya;
• Developing and maintaining a knowledge bank on drought management and climate change adaptation; and
• Researching new opportunities, either domestically or internationally, to assist the country’s performance in strengthening resilience to drought and climate change.

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

• Served in the grade of Senior policy, planning and research officer or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Mathematics, Developmental Planning and Policy or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; 
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Mathematics or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Sound ICT Knowledge: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations and statistical applications (SPSS and EPI info, etc.;) and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

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Job Reference Number V/No. 3/2023-24

Key Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -

• Developing for approval and implementing a brand manual for the Authority;
• Developing for approval and implementation a communication strategy for the Authority;
• Formulating and implementing creative communication strategies and public relations programs;
• Promoting a positive corporate image of Authority to the public through promotions and campaigns;
• Implement corporate social responsibility programs and maintaining their impact;
• Initiating timely strategic and appropriate programme to implement Authority’s Corporate Communication strategy;
• Branding and promoting the Authority nationally and internationally;
• Building synergy and enhancing collaboration between the Authority and the public and private sector institutions;
• Undertaking media liaison for Authority’s campaign activities; and
• Creating awareness on Authority mandate through participation in public shows and exhibitions.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Extensive knowledge of branding principles and tactics; 
• Sound written and verbal communications skills, coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills; 
• Sound time management skills to ensure multiple tasks simultaneously are completed within compressed timeframes; 
• Expert strategic and proactive leadership and presence; 
• Sound active listening skills;
• Sound Critical thinking skills; 
• Team-oriented working skills; 
• Creative and visionary leadership with the ability to drive a high volume of work to completion;
• Proven ability to design, develop and implement both communications and strategic programs and supporting tactics; 
• Ability to understand technical and business concepts and express these concepts in clear, concise instructions;
• Ability to be flexible and open to changing priorities and challenges.

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

• Eight (8) years’ work experience, four (4) of which must be in a supervisory position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or mass communication, public relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in mass communication, marketing or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Post Graduate diploma in Journalism, mass communication or its equivalent from a recognized institution; if the degree is not in Journalism or mass Communication;
• Demonstrated a high degree of responsibility in discharging public relationsduties; 
• Management course not lasting less than four (4) from a recognized institution; 
• Proficiency in computer applications; 
• Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution