Vacancy title:
Deputy Director, Operations J/G

Jobs at:
State Organ

Deadline of this Job:
11th June, 2018.

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

JOB DETAILS:
A State Organ in the security and administration of justice sector seeks to recruit a competent officer to fill a vacant position in its establishment. Applicants must be Kenyan Citizens committed to delivering results and ready to work for long hours under minimum supervision. They must be team players, who respect diversity, maintain confidentiality and be proficient in the use of computer application packages. The State Organ will offer a competitive package to the successful candidate.

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Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Director, Operations will deputize the Director/Chief Executive. He/she will be responsible for the implementation of the Organ's mandate in a result oriented and timely manner to achieve its set goals, objectives and agreed performance targets. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Overall in-charge of the Operations Department and regional offices; develop the long term strategy and business plans for effective operational activities; Ensure development, effective implementation and adherence to relevant policies; Ensure that operations are done within the provided legal framework and international best practices; overall in charge of the security and safety of clients, members of staff and property of the State Organ; Ensure effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Organ's Operational matters; Ensure effective national, regional, and international networks/collaboration/cooperation; Offer appropriate leadership and guidance for effective operational activities of the Organ; Ensure appropriate staffing, development, and motivation of staff; Budgeting for the department and ensure prudent utilization of funds within the budgetary limits; Ensure appropriate Standard Operating Procedures are in place and adhered to; any other duties as may be allocated from time to time.

Job Requirements
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Law, Criminology, Military Science, Public Administration, Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
  
• Fifteen years’ working experience, three (3) of which must have been as a Chief Protection Officer OR five years in a senior management level in the police service, military, intelligence, or international security organization;
  
• Training in Intelligence, Covert Operations, Investigations, and Operational courses;
  
• Knowledge in criminal justice system, covert operations, criminal investigations, the Kenya constitution, and Criminal Procedure Code;
  
• Knowledge in Corporate Governance;
  
• Strategic Leadership Development programme lasting not less than 6 weeks or equivalent course from a recognized institution; and
  
• A valid driving license.

A candidate must, in addition, possess the following attributes: high integrity, ability to make appropriate decisions, self-driven and motivated, professionalism, strong communication skills, good conceptual skills, good interpersonal and managerial skills.

Job application procedure
Interested Candidates who meet the required qualifications should send their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, National Identity Card, and other relevant testimonials; telephone contact, e-mail address, and names of three referees with their contacts In addition, candidates should obtain clearance certificates from the following bodies

• Higher Education Loans Board
  
• Kenya Revenue Authority
  
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation
  
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
  
• Credit Reference Bureau
  
• Any Professional body to which the candidate is a member

Applications clearly indicating the Job Title and Reference Number on both the letter and envelope should be send to the address below so as to be received on or before 11th June, 2018.

DNA 2081
P.O BOX 49010 - 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA

NOTE

• Possession of a relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage
  
• Those who had applied in the earlier advertisement are advised to re-apply
  
• Clearance certificates from the above mentioned bodies are to be availed during interview by those short listed
  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.