Principal Programme Officer Job in Kenya - Central Rift Region

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.

How to Apply

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