Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
ADVERT NO. 1/2021
DIRECTOR, NEPAD PROGRAMMES, NEP: 2 - One (1) Post
The Director, NEPAD Programmes reports to the Chief Executive Officer on day-to-day operations; and to the Chairperson of the Technical Committee of the Council as the second supervisor during the appraisal period.
Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Renewable Contract
House Allowance, Commuter Allowance, Extraneous Allowance, Entertainment Allowance, Domestic Allowance, Leave Allowance are payable where applicable.

(a) Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinate implementation of African Union (AU) resolutions on AUDA- NEPAD programmes;
• Coordinate monitoring and analysis of policies, trends and practices in the country and Eastern Africa region in line with implementation of programmes in the AUDA-NEPAD thematic area;
• Customize the AUDA-NEPAD Continental Programmes to make them relevant to the country’s Development Priorities and facilitate Piloting of various emerging African Union/AUDA-NEPAD programmes and policies;
• Update the CEO on the Implementation of AUDA-NEPAD programmes in Kenya;
• Advise in preparation of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU’s) and agreements for collaboration on AUDA-NEPAD programmes with external and internal partners;
• Coordinate regional meetings on the formulation of AU Short Term Action Plans as may be requested by the AUDA-NEPAD office;
• Set performance targets for the Directorate and supervise the preparation of Directorate’s and individual’s work plans;
• Supervise the Directorate’s staff on their respective duties and responsibilities;
• Spearhead resource mobilization for NEPAD programmes;
• Appraise the performance of the Directorate’s staff based on performance measures/targets;
• Collaborate with partners in the Eastern Africa Region to develop common monitoring and evaluation tools for the Secretariat’s projects and programmes;
• Forge a sustainable mechanism for strengthening coordination between AUDA-NEPAD Office, RECs and National Offices in the sub region;
• Engage with State and Non-State Actors to ensure collaborative approach and feedback on Implementation of AU programmes/projects in Kenya and Eastern Africa region; and
• Ensure the execution of the Departmental budget.

b) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
• Served in the grade of Deputy Director NEPAD Programmes in the Secretariat or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years or in the private sector for not less than fifteen (15) years and must have served in a senior management position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following areas: Economics, Economics and Sociology, Finance, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Statistics, Development Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following areas: Economics, Economics and Sociology, Finance, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Statistics, Project Planning and Management, Development Studies, Public Administration, International Relations and Diplomacy or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Course for a minimum period of six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity (Applicable to external applicants);
• Demonstrable computer literacy; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are required drop their applications in the designated Box at the Secretariat’s offices, Liaison House 4th Floor during working hours (8am-5.00pm). Applicants may also send through post office as per the address provided below so as to reach the Secretariat on or before 15th February 2022.
The applications, should be properly indicated on top of the envelope reference No. for the position applied for.

Note:
• Internal advertisement dated 20th April 2021 stands cancelled
• Applications containing false information shall be disqualifie
• Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert shall not be considere
• Applicants should indicate daytime telephone number, postal address, current salary, names and contacts of 3 referees
• Only shortlisted candidates and successful candidates shall be contacted
• Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification

Applications and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates and all other requirements should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
NEPAD/APRM KENYA SECRETARIAT
LIAISON HOUSE, 4TH FLOOR (STATEHOUSE AVENUE)
P.O. BOX 46270-00100 NAIROBI

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