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  • Posted: May 30, 2023
    Deadline: Jun 12, 2023
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    The NCIC is a statutory body established under the National Cohesion and Integration Act (Act No.12 of 2008). The Commission was borne out of the realization that long lasting peace, sustainable development and harmonious coexistence among Kenyans requires deliberate normative, institutional and attitudinal processes of constructing nationhood, national c...
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    Corporate Communications Officer - Grade NCIC 6

    Job Summary

    • This is an entry level position responsible for assisting in coordinating, managing and implementing both the internal and external communication for promotion of the Commission’s corporate identity and enhancement of its brand image by publicizing the Commission’s objectives, policies, achievement and activities.
    • Reporting to: Principal Corporate Communications Officer

    Duties and responsibilities

    Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

    • Prepare and organizing forums where the Commission’s policies, programmes are propagated and promoted.
    • Monitor and analyze articles in the media pertaining to the Commission and making appropriate recommendations.
    • Prepare media supplements and documentaries, press/media releases and features.
    • Develop a publicity framework for purposes of public awareness.
    • Maintain an up-to-date photo gallery or the Commission.
    • Coordinate visibility actions through branding and other publicity strategies.
    • Edit and produce of IEC materials, publication, press statements and writing opinion pieces.
    • Develop customer satisfaction measurement mechanisms.
    • Coordinate media / advocacy forums. and
    • Develop dissemination strategy of the Commissions IEC and any other publicity materials.

    Operational Responsibilities / Tasks 

    • Editing the Commission’s publications and journals for quality control.
    • Support in the development of information, education and communication material to meet the needs of various audiences to include brochures, videos, etc. and advise on the distribution.
    • Carry out the synthesis of technical reports and advisory opinions to produce simplified content for public consumption.
    • Write press statements/release to ensure coverage of events of the commission design and package advertisements and edit them for quality publication of the material.
    • Monitor and evaluate of the Commission’s Corporate Communications programs in line with other programs and activities for accountability.
    • Liaise with other sections and departments in developing programmes and strategies for promoting the Commission activities.
    • Developing and updating a database for media contacts.
    • Establishing and maintaining good public relations with stakeholders
    • Profiling and branding the Commission’s corporate image.
    • Maintaining all publics affairs and communications records.
    • Maintaining a publicity framework for purposes of public awareness.
    • Developing and implementing internal and external communication advocacy and media strategies.
    • Monitor media trends and prepare media supplements for documentaries, press releases and new feature articles touching on the commission’s newsletter and IEC material.
    • Maintaining an up-to-date dissemination data of the Commission’s IEC materials and any other publication.

    Requirements for appointment

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following; Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication and media, Journalism and media studies or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

    Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

    • Member of Public Relations Society of Kenya or Media Council of Kenya or any other recognised professional body.

    Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

    • Operational
    • Analytical
    • Computer proficiency

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    Driver 1 - Grade NCIC 8

    Job Summary

    • This position is responsible for provision of transportation services for authorized persons as well as goods, timely and consistent maintenance of assigned vehicles, maintenance of assigned work ticket and ensuring the security of the vehicle on and off the road.
    • Reporting to: Administration Officer

    Duties and responsibilities
    Operational Responsibilities / Tasks 

    • Driving the vehicle as authorised.
    • Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle, passengers and goods on and off the road.
    • Maintaining daily work ticket.
    • Ensuring routine service and maintenance of the vehicle.
    • Carrying out routine service and maintenance on vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems and tier pressure.
    • Detecting and reporting vehicle defects on time.
    • Ensuring vehicle cleanliness.
    • Reporting accidents promptly and following up on police abstracts.
    • Inspecting vehicles and keeping up-to-date insurance documents.

    Requirements for appointment
    Academic qualifications

    • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D or its equivalent.
    • Valid class BCE Driving License free from any endorsement.
    • Occupational Trade Test Grade 1 for drivers.
    • First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than (1) one week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution.
    • Certificate of good conduct from the Kenya police service.
    • Attended a refresher course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and building technology (KIHBT).
    • Certificate in computer application skills. And Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

    Previous relevant work experience required.

    • Three (3) previous relevant work experience.

    Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

    • Communication skills.
    • Interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure.
    • Ability to work well with teams.

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    Senior Human Resource Officer- Grade NCIC 5

    Job Summary

    • This position is responsible for implementing human resource management strategies and policies in compliance to the prevailing labour laws.
    • Reporting to: Principal Human Resource Management Officer

    Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
    Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

    • Ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to the management of human resources.
    • Takes part in preparing human resource plans and succession management strategies
    • Develops and implements training and capacity building programmes and strategies.
    • Administers the staff Medical Scheme and welfare programmes.
    • Administers employment contracts, pensions and gratuities.
    • Guides staff working under the officer. and
    • Analyzes staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning.

    Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

    • Administers employee benefits and remuneration.
    • Processes staff recruitment, appointments, placement/deployment, and promotion.
    • Administers the payroll and salary.
    • Develops, implements and reviews performance management systems, tools and incentives.
    • Handles staff disciplinary cases and grievances
    • Handles employee relations and staff welfare matters.
    • Updates and maintains staff establishment and human resource data base.
    • Puts measures in place to promote health and safety in the work place.
    • Takes part in preparing personnel emoluments/budgets.
    • Processes the payroll.
    • Analyses and compiling performance appraisal reports.
    • Undertakes training needs assessment.
    • Prepares progress reports.

    Requirements for Appointment
    Academic Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other Social Science from a recognized institution
    • Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution.
    • Computer proficiency

    Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

    • Membership to a relevant professional body.

    Previous relevant work experience required.

    • Six (6) years of experience in a relevant field.

    Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

    • Good communication skills,
    • Analytical skills
    • Excellent problem solving skills
    • Computer proficiency

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    Senior Programme Officer Investigation and Compliance - Grade NCIC 5

    Job Summary

    • This position is responsible for coordination and management of the Investigations and Compliance function.
    • Reporting to: Principal Programme Officer Investigation and Compliance


    Job Specification
    Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

    • Coordinates development of complaints database.
    • Supervises flagging out and compiling hate speeches, messages and posts from different social media platforms.
    • Supervises collecting information and development proposal for conducting surveillance and audits.
    • Guides on collection of information on inventory of forensic systems.

    Operational Responsibilities / Tasks 

    • Analyses received complaints with respect to ethnic or racial discrimination.
    • Gathers forensically all relevant data with respect to social media messages flagged.
    • Monitors political rallies in collaboration with the police, the media council of Kenya and other monitoring partners both state and non-state actors to ensure that politicians do not incite ethnic tensions
    • Documents penalties and identifying gaps.
    • Collects information and compiling inventory on forensic systems.
    • Carries out surveillance with respect to racial discrimination.
    • Takes part in collecting information and developing proposals for conducting surveillance and audit.
    • Investigates complaints of ethnic and racial discrimination.
    • Monitors and analyses social media platforms and other communication channels with the aim of curbing online hate speech, ethnic discrimination and incitement to violence among other offences.
    • Investigates and maps out risks and areas of concern to peaceful co-existence, integration and cohesion and recommending mitigation measures.
    • Examines, analyses complaints and channelling to the action officer.
    • Organizes forums for stakeholder engagements.
    • Identifies and compiles risks and areas of violation. and
    • Identifies persons or institutions involved in actions or conduct amounting to violations of human rights on basis of ethnicity or race.

    Requirements for appointment
    Academic qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Computer Science, Data Communications, Public Administration, Law, Information Technology, Governance, Sociology, Audit, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    • Certificate in: Digital forensic & investigation, security information and event management, Database security and auditing, Computer search and seizure, Linux Administration, Network Intrusion & Detection, Network scripting, EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.

    Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

    • Membership to a relevant professional body

    Previous relevant work experience required.

    • At least six (6) years’ experience in related field.

    Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

    • Good communication skills,
    • Analytical skills
    • Excellent problem solving skills
    • Computer proficiency

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    Principal Programme Officer, Public Education and Engagement - Grade NCIC 4

    Job Summary

    • The position is responsible for supporting, providing supervision, guidance and management in the Public Education and Engagement Department through to developing, implementing and reviewing public education and engagement strategies, policies, programmes, guidelines and trainings that support advancement of peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Reporting to: Deputy Director - Public Education and Engagement

    Job Specification
    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Develops, implements and reviews policies, guidelines and strategies on public education and engagement that aim to support peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Conducts advocacy campaigns for policy, legal or administrative reforms on issues affecting ethnic relations.
    • Designs, implements and reviews programmes and activities that promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity or race.
    • Champions and advocates for programmes and activities that discourage persons, institutions, political parties and associations from advocating or promoting discrimination or discriminatory practices on the ground of ethnicity or race.
    • Designs, implements and reviews sensitization programmes on promotion of tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity in all aspects of national life and encourage full participation by all ethnic communities in the social, economic, cultural and political life of other communities.
    • Plans, develops, implements and reviews educational and training programmes, curriculum and materials for creation of public awareness, support and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups, and promotion of respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Develops, implements and reviews programmes and initiatives that promote equal access by persons of all ethnic communities and racial groups to public services and facilities provided by the Government.
    • Develops and implements innovative programmes that promote respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Establishes strategic linkages with public and private institutions and partners towards the advancement of peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Takes part in implementation of departmental budgets in line with the provisions of Public Finance and Management Act and NCICs Financial Management Guidelines.
    • Complies with Public Procurement and Disposal Act of 2015 and Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations, 2006.
    • Guides, advises, mentors, counsels and appraises officers under their supervision.


    II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

     

    • Coordinates the setting, reviewing and evaluating of Departmental performance targets.
    • Guides in programmes that are undertaken to enhance stakeholder support through meetings and coordinates the subsequent validation forums.
    • Guides in the preparation of board papers, reviewing of reports and advising management.
    • Coordinates the development, implementation and review of departmental work plans.
    • Provides technical guidance in the planning and budgeting for the Departmental programmes and activities.
    • Guides training and sensitization programmes and activities that promote public awareness on national cohesion and integration.
    • Coordinates management of Departmental resources to ensure utilization for the required purposes.
    • Guides the development of departmental procurement plans and ensures compliance with the same.
    • Coordinates the implementation of Departmental programmes and activities through allocation and delegation of responsibilities to staff.
    • Guides the monitoring and evaluation of Departmental activities and coordinates the preparation of reports on the performance.
    • Coordinates building capacity and managing performance of the Department.

    Requirement for Appointment
    Academic Qualification

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies, Criminology, Sociology, International Relations, Law, Conflict Resolution and Humanitarian Assistance, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

    Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

    • Certificate in Training of Trainers (TOT) course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
    • Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
    • Computer proficiency

    Previous relevant work experience required.

    • Work experience of nine (9) years, three (3) of which must have served as a Senior Programme Officer, in comparable institution.

    Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

     

    • Managerial.
    • Negotiation skills.
    • Analytical skills.
    • Computing skills.

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    Finance and Account Officer - Grade NCIC 6

    Job Summary

    • The position is responsible for implementation of the financial and accounting aspects of the Commission, budgeting, reporting, implementing policies and improving financial processes.
    • Reporting to: Principal Finance and Account Officer

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

     

    • Prepares payment vouchers and committal documents in accordance with approved procedures and regulations.
    • Maintains ledgers.
    • Maintains cash books and debtor registers.
    • Prepares and dispatching debtor statements.
    • Compiles and analyses information required in the budgetary process.
    • Takes part in processing medium term expenditure and revised budget estimates and taking initial action on budget monitoring.
    • Takes part in preparing budgets for recurrent and development votes.
    • Takes part in counter checking expenditure commitments.
    • Takes part in evaluating and scrutinizing expenditure proposals.
    • Prepares briefs on budget and expenditure trends.

    Requirement for Appointment
    Academic Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance option), Economics, Business Administration (Finance Option), Business Management (Finance option), Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

    Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

    • Operational Skills
    • Analytical skills.

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    Principal Investigation and Compliance Officer - Grade NCIC 4

    Job Summary

    • The position is responsible for supporting, providing supervision, guidance and management in the Investigations and Compliance department through coordination, development and implementation of strategies, policies, guidelines, and programs related to the Investigations and Compliance.
    • Reporting to: Deputy Director Investigation and Compliance

    Duties and responsibilities
     Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

    • Provides guidance to investigators to ensure that their work conforms to established standards and procedures and is completed in a timely manner.
    • Oversees completion of received reports and complaints before investigations and making recommendations through the Deputy Director.
    • Manages investigations function efficiently in order to meet the needs of the Organization as well as the expectations of all stakeholders. This includes the timely execution of investigations.
    • Develops and implements guidelines and practices for conduct of effective investigations, ensuring proper application of due process principles.
    • Organizes and gives guidance in monitoring of political rallies in collaboration with the police, the media council of Kenya and other monitoring partners both state and non-state actors to ensure that politicians do not incite ethnic tensions.
    • Oversees synchronization and maintenance of comprehensive case management system for the effective tracking, management of and reporting on cases at all stages of investigations.
    • Oversees monitoring and analysing social media platforms and other communication channels with the aim of curbing online hate speech, ethnic discrimination and incitement to violence among other offences.
    • Coordinates investigations and compliance teams of the commission in carrying out investigations on its own accord or on request from any institution, office or person any issue affecting ethnic or racial relations.
    • Organizes and coordinates Departmental meetings.
    • Coordinates investigations in very high priority and complex cases

    Operational Responsibilities / Tasks 

    • Facilitates serving notices for the management directing persons or institutions involved in actions or conduct amounting to violations of human right on the basis of ethnicity or race to stop such actions or conduct within a given period.
    • Synchronizes and maintain a comprehensive case management system for the effective tracking, management of and reporting on cases at all stages of investigations.
    • Develops, implements and receives policies, strategies, guidelines and procedures on investigations and compliance.
    • Investigates complaints of racial discrimination and making recommendations on remedial measures to be taken where such complaints are valid.
    • Monitors social media platforms and other communication channels with the aim of curbing online hate speech’ ethnic discrimination and incitement to violence among other offences.
    • Develops recommendations on penalties to be imposed on any person for any breach of the provisions of the constitution or of any law dealing with ethnicity.
    • Organizes development, implementation and review of forensic systems.
    • Carries out risk and forensic audit sand analyses.
    • Monitors and evaluates the extent of implementation of policies, regulations and laws by various stakeholders on integration and cohesion.
    • Investigates and maps out risks and areas of concern to peaceful co-existence, integration and cohesion and recommending mitigation measures.
    • Examines, analyses complaints and channels them to the action officer.
    • Verifies digital evidence gathered and preparing evidence reports for trial.
    • Attends court to adduce evidence.
    • Organizes forums for stakeholder engagements.
    • Identifies and compiling risks and areas of violation.
    • Validates proposals for conducting surveillance and audits.
    • Identifies persons or institutions involved in actions or conduct amounting to violations of human rights on basis of ethnicity or race to stop such actions or conduct within a given period.
    • Prepares special reports pertaining to matters undermining national cohesion and integration.
    • Contributes to the continuous improvement of NCIC legal framework for addressing non-compliance with NCI Act and of other frameworks and standards relevant for the investigation function.
    • Streamlines the investigations process to ensure timely execution of investigations. and
    • Formulates, monitors and reports on an annual work plans.

    Requirements for appointment
    Academic Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree Criminology, Computer Science, Data Communications, Public Administration, Law, Information Technology, Governance, Sociology, Audit or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

    Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

     

    • Certificate in any of the following areas: Digital Forensics & Investigations, Security Information and Event Management, Database Security and Auditing, Computer Search & Seizure, Linux Administration, Network Intrusion & Detection, Network Scripting, EC- Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
    • Member of a relevant professional body

    Previous relevant work experience required.

    • At least nine (9) years’ experience, three (3) of which should have been in a management position of comparable institution/ directorates.

    Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

    • Decision making skills.
    • Managerial.
    • Negotiation skills.

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    Upper Eastern Region: Principal Programme Officer- Regional Office - Grade NCIC 4

    Job Summary

    • The job holder coordinates execution and articulation of the NCIC mandate at the regional level. The position is responsible for supervision, guidance and management of programmes, projects, strategies and all activities related to NCIC functions including public education, peace building, training that support, advance and promote arbitration, conciliation, mediation and similar forms of dispute resolution in order to ensure peaceful coexistence among ethnic communities in the region.
    • The Principal Programme officer will be in-charge of Five or Six Counties in the Upper Eastern region ;
    • Reporting to : -Director, Public Education and Peacebuilding

    Duties and responsibilities
    Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

     

    • Coordinates development, implementation and review of policies, guidelines and strategies on public education and engagement that aim to support peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Conducts advocacy campaigns for policy, legal or administrative reforms on issues affecting ethnic relations.
    • Designs, implements and reviews programs and activities that promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity or race.
    • Champions and advocates for programs and activities that discourage persons, institutions, political parties and associations from advocating or promoting discrimination or discriminatory practices on the ground of ethnicity or race.
    • Designs, implements and reviews sensitization programs on promotion of tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity in all aspects of national life and encourage full participation by all ethnic communities in the social, economic, cultural and political life of other communities.
    • Develops and implements policies, guidelines and strategies that promote peaceful coexistence of communities.
    • Coordinates programmes, projects, and initiatives that promote peaceful and harmonious existence of communities.
    • Develops concept notes, work plans for the region.
    • Plans and organizes peacebuilding and reconciliation programmes for the advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
    • Coordinates research in matters peace building, reconciliation and public education in the region.
    • Organizes and mobilizes efficient and effective execution of activities in the region.
    • Initiates and rolls out of programmes, strategies and initiatives that promote arbitration, conciliation, mediation and similar forms of dispute resolution mechanisms in order to secure and enhance ethnic and racial harmony and peace.
    • Plans, organizes peacebuilding and reconciliation training, workshops and dialogue meetings.
    • Plans, develops, implements and reviews educational and training programs, curriculum and materials for creation of public awareness, support and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups, and promotion of respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Develops, implements and reviews of programs and initiatives that promote equal access by persons of all ethnic communities and racial groups to public services and facilities provided by the Government.
    • Advocates for programs that promote respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Establishes strategic linkages with public and private institutions and partners towards the advancement of peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Coordinates the regional office budget in line with the provisions of Public Finance and Management Act and NCICs Financial Management Guidelines.
    • Guides the procurement and supply chain activities within the regional office in consultation with the head of supply chain management in the Commission to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act of 2015 and Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations, 2006.
    • Develops concept notes and work plans for the region.
    • Coordinates research on matters relating to ethnic relations and peaceful coexistence.
    • Organizes and mobilizes efficient and effective execution of activities within the regional office.

    Requirements for appointment

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies, Political Science, Criminology, Sociology, International Relations, Law, Conflict Resolution and Humanitarian Assistance, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

    Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

     

    • I. Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
    • II. Membership to a relevant professional body.

    Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

    • Managerial
    • Financial
    • Analytical
    • Computer proficiency

    Previous relevant work experience required.

    • Work experience of nine (9) years, three (3) of which should have been in a relevant and comparable position in a similar institution.

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    Upper Eastern Region: Program Officer- Regional Office - Grade NCIC 6

    Job Summary

    • The job holder is responsible for providing the required technical support services for organizing and implementing activities for the execution and articulation of the NCIC mandate at the County level. This position is responsible for assisting in implementing peacebuilding and reconciliation activities through participation in peace meetings, mobilizing for workshops,
    • seminars and trainings aimed at enhancing peaceful and harmonious coexistence among the communities within the County in the region .
    • The Programme officer will be in charge of One County in the Upper Eastern Region. The regional office will be located in Isiolo.

    Duties and responsibilities

    I. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

    • Assists in the development and implementation of the peace building and reconciliation programmes and projects.
    • Collects information on thematic issues particularly on peace building and conflict resolution.
    • Participates in organizing dialogue meetings, workshops and forums.
    • Assists in planning and organization of meeting, workshops and trainings.
    • Collects and disseminates information on peace building and reconciliation.
    • Collects information on causes of conflicts, actors and other related issues.
    • Collects and collates information on peace building and conflict to inform early warning and early response.
    • Carries out peace building and reconciliation activities and helps in registration of participants and drafting of reports.
    • Prepares internal briefs and reports on project activities.
    • Implements policies, guidelines and strategies on public education and engagement that aim to support peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Conducts advocacy campaigns and activities on issues affecting ethnic relations.
    • Collects and collates information on activities that promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, race, religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Conducts training needs assessments for specific targeted groups on public education and engagement.
    • Supports the organization in the implementation of training programmes and in carrying out activities on public awareness and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
    • Collects information and develops IEC materials on public awareness, support and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
    • Champions activities that discourage persons and institutions from advocating or promoting discrimination or discriminatory practices on the ground of ethnicity or race.
    • Carries out sensitization programmes and activities that promote tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity in all aspects of national life and encourage full participation by all ethnic communities in the social, economic, cultural and political life of other communities.
    • Supports the implementation of activities that promote respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Assists in conducting stakeholder and validation forums.
    • Supports the preparation of budgets for the County activities.
    • Provides support in the development, implementation and review of work plans.
    • Initiates briefs for activities and office assignments.

    Requirement for Appointment
    Academic qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Public Administration, Psychology, Project Management and Gender and Development or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

    Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

    • Operational
    • Analytical
    • Computer proficiency

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    Upper Rift Region: Principal Programme Officer- Regional Office - Grade NCIC 4

    Job Summary

    • The job holder coordinates execution and articulation of the NCIC mandate at the regional level. The position is responsible for supervision, guidance and management of programmes, projects, strategies and all activities related to NCIC functions including public education, peace building, training that support, advance and promote arbitration, conciliation, mediation and similar forms of dispute resolution in order to ensure peaceful coexistence among ethnic communities in the region.
    • The Principal Programme officer will be in-charge of Upper Rift Region.
    • Reporting to : -Director, Public Education and Peacebuilding

    Duties and responsibilities

    Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

    • Coordinates development, implementation and review of policies, guidelines and strategies on public education and engagement that aim to support peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Conducts advocacy campaigns for policy, legal or administrative reforms on issues affecting ethnic relations.
    • Designs, implements and reviews programs and activities that promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity or race.
    • Champions and advocates for programs and activities that discourage persons, institutions, political parties and associations from advocating or promoting discrimination or discriminatory practices on the ground of ethnicity or race.
    • Designs, implements and reviews sensitization programs on promotion of tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity in all aspects of national life and encourage full participation by all ethnic communities in the social, economic, cultural and political life of other communities.
    • Develops and implements policies, guidelines and strategies that promote peaceful coexistence of communities.
    • Coordinates programmes, projects, and initiatives that promote peaceful and harmonious existence of communities.
    • Develops concept notes, work plans for the region.
    • Plans and organizes peacebuilding and reconciliation programmes for the advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
    • Coordinates research in matters peace building, reconciliation and public education in the region.
    • Organizes and mobilizes efficient and effective execution of activities in the region.
    • Initiates and rolls out of programmes, strategies and initiatives that promote arbitration, conciliation, mediation and similar forms of dispute resolution mechanisms in order to secure and enhance ethnic and racial harmony and peace.
    • Plans, organizes peacebuilding and reconciliation training, workshops and dialogue meetings.
    • Plans, develops, implements and reviews educational and training programs, curriculum and materials for creation of public awareness, support and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups, and promotion of respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Develops, implements and reviews of programs and initiatives that promote equal access by persons of all ethnic communities and racial groups to public services and facilities provided by the Government.
    • Advocates for programs that promote respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Establishes strategic linkages with public and private institutions and partners towards the advancement of peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Coordinates the regional office budget in line with the provisions of Public Finance and Management Act and NCICs Financial Management Guidelines.
    • Guides the procurement and supply chain activities within the regional office in consultation with the head of supply chain management in the Commission to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act of 2015 and Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations, 2006.
    • Develops concept notes and work plans for the region.
    • Coordinates research on matters relating to ethnic relations and peaceful coexistence.
    • Organizes and mobilizes efficient and effective execution of activities within the regional office.

    Requirements for appointment

     

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies, Political Science, Criminology, Sociology, International Relations, Law, Conflict Resolution and Humanitarian Assistance, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

    Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

    • Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
    • Membership to a relevant professional body.

    Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

    • Managerial
    • Financial
    • Analytical
    • Computer proficiency

    Previous relevant work experience required.

    • Work experience of nine (9) years, three (3) of which should have been in a relevant and comparable position in a similar institution.

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    Central Rift Region: Principal Programme Officer- Regional Office -Grade NCIC 4

    Job Summary

     

    • The job holder coordinates execution and articulation of the NCIC mandate at the regional level. The position is responsible for supervision, guidance and management of programmes, projects, strategies and all activities related to NCIC functions including public education, peace building, training that support, advance and promote arbitration, conciliation, mediation and similar forms of dispute resolution in order to ensure peaceful coexistence among ethnic communities in the region.
    • The Principal Programme officer will be in-charge of Cental Rift Region.
    • Reporting to : -Director, Public Education and Peacebuilding

    Duties and responsibilities
    Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

    • Coordinates development, implementation and review of policies, guidelines and strategies on public education and engagement that aim to support peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Conducts advocacy campaigns for policy, legal or administrative reforms on issues affecting ethnic relations.
    • Designs, implements and reviews programs and activities that promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity or race.
    • Champions and advocates for programs and activities that discourage persons, institutions, political parties and associations from advocating or promoting discrimination or discriminatory practices on the ground of ethnicity or race.
    • Designs, implements and reviews sensitization programs on promotion of tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity in all aspects of national life and encourage full participation by all ethnic communities in the social, economic, cultural and political life of other communities.
    • Develops and implements policies, guidelines and strategies that promote peaceful coexistence of communities.
    • Coordinates programmes, projects, and initiatives that promote peaceful and harmonious existence of communities.
    • Develops concept notes, work plans for the region.
    • Plans and organizes peacebuilding and reconciliation programmes for the advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
    • Coordinates research in matters peace building, reconciliation and public education in the region.
    • Organizes and mobilizes efficient and effective execution of activities in the region.
    • Initiates and rolls out of programmes, strategies and initiatives that promote arbitration, conciliation, mediation and similar forms of dispute resolution mechanisms in order to secure and enhance ethnic and racial harmony and peace.
    • Plans, organizes peacebuilding and reconciliation training, workshops and dialogue meetings.
    • Plans, develops, implements and reviews educational and training programs, curriculum and materials for creation of public awareness, support and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups, and promotion of respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Develops, implements and reviews of programs and initiatives that promote equal access by persons of all ethnic communities and racial groups to public services and facilities provided by the Government.
    • Advocates for programs that promote respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Establishes strategic linkages with public and private institutions and partners towards the advancement of peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Coordinates the regional office budget in line with the provisions of Public Finance and Management Act and NCICs Financial Management Guidelines.
    • Guides the procurement and supply chain activities within the regional office in consultation with the head of supply chain management in the Commission to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act of 2015 and Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations, 2006.
    • Develops concept notes and work plans for the region.
    • Coordinates research on matters relating to ethnic relations and peaceful coexistence.
    • Organizes and mobilizes efficient and effective execution of activities within the regional office.

    Requirements for appointment

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies, Political Science, Criminology, Sociology, International Relations, Law, Conflict Resolution and Humanitarian Assistance, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

    Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

    • Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
    • Membership to a relevant professional body.

    Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

    • Managerial
    • Financial
    • Analytical
    • Computer proficiency

    Previous relevant work experience required.

    • Work experience of nine (9) years, three (3) of which should have been in a relevant and comparable position in a similar institution.

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    Nyanza Region: Program Officer- Regional Office - Grade NCIC 6

    Job Summary

    • The job holder is responsible for providing the required technical support services for organizing and implementing activities for the execution and articulation of the NCIC mandate at the County level. This position is responsible for assisting in implementing peacebuilding and reconciliation activities through participation in peace meetings, mobilizing for workshops,
    • seminars and trainings aimed at enhancing peaceful and harmonious coexistence among the communities within the County in the region.
    • The Programme officer will be in charge of One County in the Nyanza Region. The regional office will be located in Kisumu.
    • Reporting to: Principal Regional Officer

    Duties and responsibilities
    Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

    •  Assists in the development and implementation of the peace building and reconciliation programmes and projects.
    • Collects information on thematic issues particularly on peace building and conflict resolution.
    • Participates in organizing dialogue meetings, workshops and forums.
    • Assists in planning and organization of meeting, workshops and trainings.
    • Collects and disseminates information on peace building and reconciliation.
    • Collects information on causes of conflicts, actors and other related issues.
    • Collects and collates information on peace building and conflict to inform early warning and early response.
    • Carries out peace building and reconciliation activities and helps in registration of participants and drafting of reports.
    • Prepares internal briefs and reports on project activities.
    • Implements policies, guidelines and strategies on public education and engagement that aim to support peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Conducts advocacy campaigns and activities on issues affecting ethnic relations.
    • Collects and collates information on activities that promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, race, religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Conducts training needs assessments for specific targeted groups on public education and engagement.
    • Supports the organization in the implementation of training programmes and in carrying out activities on public awareness and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
    • Collects information and develops IEC materials on public awareness, support and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
    • Champions activities that discourage persons and institutions from advocating or promoting discrimination or discriminatory practices on the ground of ethnicity or race.
    • Carries out sensitization programmes and activities that promote tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity in all aspects of national life and encourage full participation by all ethnic communities in the social, economic, cultural and political life of other communities.
    • Supports the implementation of activities that promote respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Assists in conducting stakeholder and validation forums.
    • Supports the preparation of budgets for the County activities.
    • Provides support in the development, implementation and review of work plans.
    • Initiates briefs for activities and office assignments.

    Requirement for Appointment
    Academic qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Public Administration, Psychology, Project Management and Gender and Development or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

    Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

    • Operational
    • Analytical
    • Computer proficiency

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    Metropolitan & Lower Eastern Region: Principal Programme Officer- Regional Office - Grade NCIC 4

    Job Summary

    • The job holder coordinates execution and articulation of the NCIC mandate at the regional level. The position is responsible for supervision, guidance and management of programmes, projects, strategies and all activities related to NCIC functions including public education, peace building, training that support, advance and promote arbitration, conciliation, mediation and similar forms of dispute resolution in order to ensure peaceful coexistence among ethnic communities in the region.
    • The Principal Programme officer will be in-charge of Metropolitan & Lower Eastern Region.
    • Reporting to : -Director, Public Education and Peacebuilding

    Duties and responsibilities
    Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

    • Coordinates development, implementation and review of policies, guidelines and strategies on public education and engagement that aim to support peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Conducts advocacy campaigns for policy, legal or administrative reforms on issues affecting ethnic relations.
    • Designs, implements and reviews programs and activities that promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity or race.
    • Champions and advocates for programs and activities that discourage persons, institutions, political parties and associations from advocating or promoting discrimination or discriminatory practices on the ground of ethnicity or race.
    • Designs, implements and reviews sensitization programs on promotion of tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity in all aspects of national life and encourage full participation by all ethnic communities in the social, economic, cultural and political life of other communities.
    • Develops and implements policies, guidelines and strategies that promote peaceful coexistence of communities.
    • Coordinates programmes, projects, and initiatives that promote peaceful and harmonious existence of communities.
    • Develops concept notes, work plans for the region.
    • Plans and organizes peacebuilding and reconciliation programmes for the advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
    • Coordinates research in matters peace building, reconciliation and public education in the region.
    • Organizes and mobilizes efficient and effective execution of activities in the region.
    • Initiates and rolls out of programmes, strategies and initiatives that promote arbitration, conciliation, mediation and similar forms of dispute resolution mechanisms in order to secure and enhance ethnic and racial harmony and peace.
    • Plans, organizes peacebuilding and reconciliation training, workshops and dialogue meetings.
    • Plans, develops, implements and reviews educational and training programs, curriculum and materials for creation of public awareness, support and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups, and promotion of respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Develops, implements and reviews of programs and initiatives that promote equal access by persons of all ethnic communities and racial groups to public services and facilities provided by the Government.
    • Advocates for programs that promote respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Establishes strategic linkages with public and private institutions and partners towards the advancement of peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities inKenya.
    •  Coordinates the regional office budget in line with the provisions of Public Finance and Management Act and NCICs Financial Management Guidelines.
    • Guides the procurement and supply chain activities within the regional office in consultation with the head of supply chain management in the Commission to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act of 2015 and Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations, 2006.
    • Develops concept notes and work plans for the region.
    • Coordinates research on matters relating to ethnic relations and peaceful coexistence.
    • Organizes and mobilizes efficient and effective execution of activities within the regional office.

    Requirements for appointment

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies, Political Science, Criminology, Sociology, International Relations, Law, Conflict Resolution and Humanitarian Assistance, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

    Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

    • Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
    • Membership to a relevant professional body.

    Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

    • Managerial
    • Financial
    • Analytical
    • Computer proficiency

    Previous relevant work experience required.

    • Work experience of nine (9) years, three (3) of which should have been in a relevant and comparable position in a similar institution.

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    Central Rift Region: Program Officer- Regional Office - Grade NCIC 6

    Job Summary

     

    • The job holder is responsible for providing the required technical support services for organizing and implementing activities for the execution and articulation of the NCIC mandate at the County level. This position is responsible for assisting in implementing peacebuilding and reconciliation activities through participation in peace meetings, mobilizing for workshops,
    • seminars and trainings aimed at enhancing peaceful and harmonious coexistence among the communities within the County in the region .
    • The Programme officer will be in charge of One County in the Central Rift Region. The regional office will be located in Nakuru.
    • Reporting to: Principal Regional Officer

    Duties and responsibilities

    Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

    • Assists in the development and implementation of the peace building and reconciliation programmes and projects.
    • Collects information on thematic issues particularly on peace building and conflict resolution.
    • Participates in organizing dialogue meetings, workshops and forums.
    • Assists in planning and organization of meeting, workshops and trainings.
    • Collects and disseminates information on peace building and reconciliation.
    • Collects information on causes of conflicts, actors and other related issues.
    • Collects and collates information on peace building and conflict to inform early warning and early response.
    • Carries out peace building and reconciliation activities and helps in registration of participants and drafting of reports.
    • Prepares internal briefs and reports on project activities.
    • Implements policies, guidelines and strategies on public education and engagement that aim to support peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Conducts advocacy campaigns and activities on issues affecting ethnic relations.
    • Collects and collates information on activities that promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, race, religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Conducts training needs assessments for specific targeted groups on public education and engagement.
    • XIV. Supports the organization in the implementation of training programmes and in carrying out activities on public awareness and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
    • Collects information and develops IEC materials on public awareness, support and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
    • Champions activities that discourage persons and institutions from advocating or promoting discrimination or discriminatory practices on the ground of ethnicity or race.
    • Carries out sensitization programmes and activities that promote tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity in all aspects of national life and encourage full participation by all ethnic communities in the social, economic, cultural and political life of other communities.
    • Supports the implementation of activities that promote respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Assists in conducting stakeholder and validation forums.
    • Supports the preparation of budgets for the County activities.
    • Provides support in the development, implementation and review of work plans.
    • Initiates briefs for activities and office assignments.

    Requirement for Appointment
    Academic qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Public Administration, Psychology, Project Management and Gender and Development or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

    Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

    • Operational
    • Analytical
    • Computer proficiency

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    Metropolitan & Lower Eastern Region: Program Officer - Grade NCIC 6

    Job Summary

     

    • The job holder is responsible for providing the required technical support services for organizing and implementing activities for the execution and articulation of the NCIC mandate at the County level. This position is responsible for assisting in implementing peacebuilding and reconciliation activities through participation in peace meetings, mobilizing for workshops,
    • seminars and trainings aimed at enhancing peaceful and harmonious coexistence among the communities within the County in the region .
    • The Programme officer will be in charge of One County in the Metropolitan & Lower Eastern Region. The regional office will be located in NCIC'S Headquaters, Nairobi.
    • Reporting to: Principal Regional Officer

    Duties and responsibilities

    Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

    • Assists in the development and implementation of the peace building and reconciliation programmes and projects.
    • Collects information on thematic issues particularly on peace building and conflict resolution.
    • Participates in organizing dialogue meetings, workshops and forums.
    • Assists in planning and organization of meeting, workshops and trainings.
    • Collects and disseminates information on peace building and reconciliation.
    • Collects information on causes of conflicts, actors and other related issues.
    • Collects and collates information on peace building and conflict to inform early warning and early response.
    • Carries out peace building and reconciliation activities and helps in registration of participants and drafting of reports.
    • Prepares internal briefs and reports on project activities.
    • Implements policies, guidelines and strategies on public education and engagement that aim to support peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Conducts advocacy campaigns and activities on issues affecting ethnic relations.
    • Collects and collates information on activities that promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, race, religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Conducts training needs assessments for specific targeted groups on public education and engagement.
    • Supports the organization in the implementation of training programmes and in carrying out activities on public awareness and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
    • Collects information and develops IEC materials on public awareness, support and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
    • Champions activities that discourage persons and institutions from advocating or promoting discrimination or discriminatory practices on the ground of ethnicity or race.
    • Carries out sensitization programmes and activities that promote tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity in all aspects of national life and encourage full participation by all ethnic communities in the social, economic, cultural and political life of other communities.
    • Supports the implementation of activities that promote respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Assists in conducting stakeholder and validation forums.
    • Supports the preparation of budgets for the County activities.
    • Provides support in the development, implementation and review of work plans.
    • Initiates briefs for activities and office assignments.

    Requirement for Appointment
    Academic qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Public Administration, Psychology, Project Management and Gender and Development or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

    Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

    • Operational
    • Analytical
    • Computer proficiency

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    Upper Rift Region: Program Officer- Regional Office - Grade NCIC 6

    Job Summary

     

    • The job holder is responsible for providing the required technical support services for organizing and implementing activities for the execution and articulation of the NCIC mandate at the County level. This position is responsible for assisting in implementing peacebuilding and reconciliation activities through participation in peace meetings, mobilizing for workshops,
    • seminars and trainings aimed at enhancing peaceful and harmonious coexistence among the communities within the County in the region .
    • The Programme officer will be in charge of One County in the Upper Rift Region. The regional office will be located in Kapenguria.
    • Reporting to: Principal Regional Officer


    Duties and responsibilities

    Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

    • Assists in the development and implementation of the peace building and reconciliation programmes and projects.
    • Collects information on thematic issues particularly on peace building and conflict resolution.
    • Participates in organizing dialogue meetings, workshops and forums.
    • Assists in planning and organization of meeting, workshops and trainings.
    • Collects and disseminates information on peace building and reconciliation.
    • Collects information on causes of conflicts, actors and other related issues.
    • Collects and collates information on peace building and conflict to inform early warning and early response.
    • Carries out peace building and reconciliation activities and helps in registration of participants and drafting of reports.
    • Prepares internal briefs and reports on project activities.
    • Implements policies, guidelines and strategies on public education and engagement that aim to support peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Conducts advocacy campaigns and activities on issues affecting ethnic relations.
    • Collects and collates information on activities that promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, race, religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Conducts training needs assessments for specific targeted groups on public education and engagement.
    • Supports the organization in the implementation of training programmes and in carrying out activities on public awareness and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
    • Collects information and develops IEC materials on public awareness, support and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.Champions activities that discourage persons and institutions from advocating or promoting discrimination or discriminatory practices on the ground of ethnicity or race.
    • Carries out sensitization programmes and activities that promote tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity in all aspects of national life and encourage full participation by all ethnic communities in the social, economic, cultural and political life of other communities.
    • Supports the implementation of activities that promote respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Assists in conducting stakeholder and validation forums.
    • Supports the preparation of budgets for the County activities.
    • Provides support in the development, implementation and review of work plans.
    • Initiates briefs for activities and office assignments.

    Requirement for Appointment
    Academic qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Public Administration, Psychology, Project Management and Gender and Development or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

    Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

    • Operational
    • Analytical
    • Computer proficiency

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    Nyanza Region: Principal Programme Officer- Regional Office - Grade NCIC 4

    Job Summary

    • The job holder coordinates execution and articulation of the NCIC mandate at the regional level. The position is responsible for supervision, guidance and management of programmes, projects, strategies and all activities related to NCIC functions including public education, peace building, training that support, advance and promote arbitration, conciliation, mediation and similar forms of dispute resolution in order to ensure peaceful coexistence among ethnic communities in the region.
    • The Principal Programme officer will be in-charge of Nyanza Region.
    • Reporting to : -Director, Public Education and Peacebuilding

    Duties and responsibilities
    Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

    • Coordinates development, implementation and review of policies, guidelines and strategies on public education and engagement that aim to support peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Conducts advocacy campaigns for policy, legal or administrative reforms on issues affecting ethnic relations.
    • Designs, implements and reviews programs and activities that promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity or race.
    • Champions and advocates for programs and activities that discourage persons, institutions, political parties and associations from advocating or promoting discrimination or discriminatory practices on the ground of ethnicity or race.
    • Designs, implements and reviews sensitization programs on promotion of tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity in all aspects of national life and encourage full participation by all ethnic communities in the social, economic, cultural and political life of other communities.
    • Develops and implements policies, guidelines and strategies that promote peaceful coexistence of communities.
    • Coordinates programmes, projects, and initiatives that promote peaceful and harmonious existence of communities.
    • Develops concept notes, work plans for the region.
    • Plans and organizes peacebuilding and reconciliation programmes for the advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
    • Coordinates research in matters peace building, reconciliation and public education in the region.
    • Organizes and mobilizes efficient and effective execution of activities in the region.
    • Initiates and rolls out of programmes, strategies and initiatives that promote arbitration, conciliation, mediation and similar forms of dispute resolution mechanisms in order to secure and enhance ethnic and racial harmony and peace.
    • Plans, organizes peacebuilding and reconciliation training, workshops and dialogue meetings.
    • Plans, develops, implements and reviews educational and training programs, curriculum and materials for creation of public awareness, support and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups, and promotion of respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Develops, implements and reviews of programs and initiatives that promote equal access by persons of all ethnic communities and racial groups to public services and facilities provided by the Government.
    • Advocates for programs that promote respect for religious, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society.
    • Establishes strategic linkages with public and private institutions and partners towards the advancement of peaceful coexistence among different ethnic communities in Kenya.
    • Coordinates the regional office budget in line with the provisions of Public Finance and Management Act and NCICs Financial Management Guidelines.
    • Guides the procurement and supply chain activities within the regional office in consultation with the head of supply chain management in the Commission to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act of 2015 and Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations, 2006.
    • Develops concept notes and work plans for the region.
    • Coordinates research on matters relating to ethnic relations and peaceful coexistence.
    • Organizes and mobilizes efficient and effective execution of activities within the regional office.

    Requirements for appointment

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies, Political Science, Criminology, Sociology, International Relations, Law, Conflict Resolution and Humanitarian Assistance, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

    Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

    • Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
    • Membership to a relevant professional body.

    Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

    • Managerial
    • Financial
    • Analytical
    • Computer proficiency

    Previous relevant work experience required.

    • Work experience of nine (9) years, three (3) of which should have been in a relevant and comparable position in a similar institution.

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