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The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a public body established by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) Act, 2016. It previously operated under the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of the Laws of Kenya by Legal Notice Number 171 of November 24, 2011. The Act gives the NDMA the mandate to exercise overall coordination over all matters relating to drought risk management and to establish mechanisms, either on its own or with stakeholders, that will end drought emergencies in Kenya.
Job Description
Vacancies have arisen within the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) for the positions of County Drought Coordinator (CDC), (1 post ) in the Salary Scale NDMA 3 and County Drought Information Officer (CDIO) (3 posts ) in the Salary Scale NDMA 4.
The Authority therefore invites applications from suitable candidates for the four (4) vacant positions which are to be filled by 1st August, 2019.
Detailed terms of reference
JOB GRADE NDMA 4
The Drought Information Function
The Drought Information function entails:- the coordination, generation and analysis of early warning information at the county level; integrating relevant information from national and international sources into the early warning system; developing mechanisms to ensure that drought information is communicated to stakeholders; coordinating, preparing and conducting drought and food security assessments and surveys in collaboration with relevant stakeholders; maintaining constant oversight of the drought status in Kenya and determining the level of response required; working with other stakeholders to ensure harmonized registration systems for beneficiaries of drought management interventions;
County Drought Information Officer
Reporting to the County Drought Coordinator, the County Drought Information Officer is responsible for the proper management of the drought information function at the county level.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
Interested qualified applicants should send their applications accompanied with detailed CVs and testimonials to hr@ndma.go.ke.
Applications may also be dropped at the Authority’s offices located on the 17th floor of Lonrho House, along Standard Street, Nairobi.
Deadline for submission of applications is 10th June, 2019
NB:
Applicants from within NDMA are required to send their applications through their respective heads of departments.
NDMA is an equal opportunity employer
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