The
Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution (CIC) is a Constitutional
Commission established under Section 5 of the Sixth Schedule to the
Constitution and section 4 of the Commission for the Implementation of The
Constitution Act, 2010.
The function of the Commission is to monitor, facilitate and oversee the
development of legislation and administrative procedures required to implement
the Constitution.
The Commission’s monitoring, facilitative and oversight roles involve
scrutinizing the development and application of all policies, laws, systems and
administrative procedures to ensure compliance with the letter and spirit of
the Constitution.
In addition, Section 15(d) of the Sixth schedule requires CIC to monitor the
implementation of the system of devolved government effectively.
The Commission is obligated, under Article 249 of the Constitution, to protect
the sovereignty of the people, secure the observance by all state organs of
democratic values and principles; and promote constitutionalism.
In order to ensure that the Commission delivers on its mandate, CIC is seeking
to recruit high caliber, results oriented and self driven professionals to
provide leadership in the following roles:
1. Secretary / Chief Executive Officer to the
Commission
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The role:
Reporting to the Commission, the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer is the
Commission’s Accounting Officer responsible for the day to day management of
the Secretariat and ensuring the implementation of the Commission’s decisions,
policies and strategies.
This is a strategic job requiring the holder to have the foresight and ability
to adapt infrastructure and organizational culture to accommodate change within
a fast paced and complex work environment.
Key results areas:
- Leadership:
Provide leadership to a fresh team of highly qualified professionals in
the various key functions so as to meet the operational and strategic
objectives of the Commission;
- Strategic
planning: Facilitate the strategic planning process for the Commission
including the preparation and implementation of the Commission’s annual
work plans and budgetary requirements as per the Strategic Plan;
- Annual
fiscal and operational planning: Develop and implement tight performance
and financial management controls so as to ensure cost optimization and
resource utilization by the Secretariat;
- Program
co-ordination: Co-ordinate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation
of the various Commission’s programs;
- Reporting:
Development and delivery of constitutional and statutory reports by the
Secretariat to the Commission in line with the CIC Act 2010 and the
Constitution;
- Asset
Management: Prudent procurement and management of the Secretariat’s assets
in line with the procurement and asset care policies and procedures;
- Stakeholder
management: Oversee the design and implementation of a robust
communication capability necessary to forge good relations/linkages
between the CIC’s constitutional partners, relevant line ministries and
other stakeholders and the people of Kenya generally so as to create unity
of purpose in the implementation of the Constitution;
- Secretarial:
Provide secretarial services for the Commission so as to ensure timely and
accurate recording and custody of the Commission’s proceedings;
- People
leadership: Promote a culture in which staff feel supported through best
in class people practices so as to motivate them deliver exceptional
results;
- Culture
and governance: Champion a culture of integrity, transparency and
accountability so as to align Secretariat staff behaviors to the vision,
mission and values of the Commission and role model for the Nation the
values embedded in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya; and
- Performance
management: Ensure implementation of a results based management process so
as to monitor Key Result Areas and outcomes both internally and
externally.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience
- Must
be a Kenyan citizen;
- Hold
a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree in any Social Science from a
university recognized in Kenya;
- At
least fifteen (15) years transferable experience, ten (10) of which should
have been in a leadership position at senior management level in a Public
Service or Private Sector organization;
- Has
knowledge of policy development, legislation, institutional reforms and
the development and application of administrative procedures;
- Has
demonstrable strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation as well as
financial management skills;
- Meets
the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
- Demonstrates
good understanding of the social, political and economic situation in
Kenya;
- Has
demonstrable understanding of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
- Should
not be involved in active participation in affairs of any political party;
- A
creative and astute planner, innovative in work flow design and
management; and
- Effective
communicator with excellent negotiations and people-leadership skills;
- Is
self-motivated and has tenacity to work in a demanding, dynamic and fast
paced work environment.
2. Head of Monitoring and Evaluation
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Reporting to Director, Programs the Head of Monitoring and Evaluation will be
responsible for the development and implementation of sound monitoring and
evaluation systems in line with the Commission’s objectives and the
Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Key result areas
- Develop
and implement participatory frameworks for monitoring and evaluating the
execution of strategies and activities by implementing agencies towards
the implementation of the Constitution of Kenya;
- Ensure
each program strategy has a practical and appropriate evaluation plan that
will track and measure progress and incorporate learning on an on-going
basis;
- Develop
and apply appropriate tools and approaches at the organizational, thematic
and program levels for monitoring the strategies and activities of
implementing agencies;
- Oversee
periodic evaluation of activities of implementing agencies in all thematic
areas and programs of the Commission;
- Facilitate
evidence-based discussions on the progress made by implementing agencies
against strategic milestones;
- Prepare
periodic progress reports and provide feedback to all implementing
agencies; and
- Ensure
the function is adequately resourced by professional and competent staff
and foster a culture in which staff feel supported so as to deliver
exceptional results.
Qualifications
and Experience
- Holds
a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Social Science from a
university recognized in Kenya;
- At
least (10) years experience in conducting or managing multi-method program
and strategy evaluations, seven (7) of which should be at a senior
management level;
Skills
and personal attributes
- Demonstrable
ability to manage complex relationships with staff and other implementing
agencies;
- Strong
meeting facilitation skills with the ability to listen and learn from diverse
constituencies and to assist them to find common ground on complex issues;
- Demonstrable
ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
- Strong
time management proficiency;
- Strong
consultative skills with the ability to negotiate in settings characterized
by ambiguity and complexity;
- Ability
to work with flexibility, efficiency, enthusiasm and diplomacy both
individually and as part of a complex team;
- Excellent
presentation, oral and written communication skills and attention to
detail;
- Willingness
and ability to work long hours under stretch targets in a fast paced
working environment; and
- Must
be computer literate.
3. Head of Legal
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Reporting to Director, Management Services the Head of Legal is the principal
legal counsel to the Commission and will provide professional legal advice, so
as to ensure legal compliance, advice on dispute prevention and resolution and
support legal reform initiatives.
Key result areas
- Provide
legal advice that is premised on a platform that is well researched,
reasoned and timely;
- Ensure
compliance of the Commission with relevant laws and the Constitution;
- Develop
preventive legal strategies to forestall avoidable disputes, controversies
and litigation;
- Ensure
that all legal disputes concerning the Commission are professionally
resolved including prosecution and/or defense of the Commission’s cases;
- Represent
the Commission in Court cases;
- Advice
the Secretary/CEO and management in the outsourcing of legal work and
other contracted services and ensure that the Commission obtains value for
money.
- Ensure
timely filling of statutory, regulatory reports and liaison with the CEO
and other functional heads, coordinate the preparation of the CIC
quarterly reports.
- In
consultation with the Secretary/CEO, document Commission minutes,
directives, circulars, procedures and other instructions; and
- Maximize
staff performance through objective setting, appraisal, review and
feedback.
Qualifications
and experience
- Holds
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Must
be an advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate;
- At
least Seven (7) years experience in legal practice.
- Management
experience shall be an added advantage.
Skills
and Personal Attributes
- Has
attention to detail and is analytical;
- A
good organizer with individual leadership skills;
- Strategic
orientation and demonstrates a flair in continuous learning and research;
- An
astute communicator in both oral and written communication skills;
- Willingness
and ability to work long hours under stretch targets in a fast paced
working environment; and
- Must
be computer literate.
4. Communications Manager
Reporting to the Chairperson, the Communications Manager will be responsible
for developing and implementing a comprehensive and innovative communication
strategy in consultation with the Commission.
Key Result Areas
- Assist
in the development and implementation of the Commission Communications
strategy
- Respond
to all queries from all the stakeholders, while bearing in mind the
mandate of the Commission.
- Ensure
adherence to the Commission’s strategic plan and the national values and
principles under the Constitution.
- Develop
and implement a comprehensive media relations strategy. Act as the
Commissions liaison officer with the media and members of the general
public.
- Ensure
that communication of functions and other forms of communications by the
commission are prepared and issued in line with set guidelines, and are
aligned with the overall communications strategy.
- Maintain
and improve the Commission’s Public Relations strategy and that of its
various units.
- Advise
and recommend to the Commission any possible outcomes and response
scenarios based on strategic initiatives made in the year.
- Manage
and coordinate the Commission’s advertising and publicity
- Prepare
and submit weekly, monthly, periodic reports within schedule and to
required standards.
- Manage
the Commission’s corporate brand, reputation and image.
- Maintain
all commission communication records and photographs, and provide
professional assistance to the commission in all areas of communication.
- Produce
a variety of institutional literature including reports, brochures and
newsletters on matters relating to implementation of the Constitution.
- Ensure
the materials developed are factually and technically accurate.
- Work
on a number of diverse projects simultaneously and is expected to meet
deadlines on each to ensure accuracy and timeliness of assigned projects,
effectiveness of special events, and attention to details.
- Analyze
feedback from stakeholders and recommend changes in information content
and format where necessary.
- Because
much of the work of the Communications Manager represents the official
positions of the Commission, the incumbent must exercise judgment on a
wide range of issues in written and verbal expression, style, tone,
length, organization, etc.
Qualification
and Experience:
- Hold
a Degree in Communications, Public Relations or a related field
- A
post-graduate qualification in Communications or Public Relations will be
an added advantage.
- At
least 5 years’ work experience in strategic PR and Communications role.
Skills
and Personal Attributes
- Must
be a driven and motivated, can-do, team-player and possess skills in
relationship building and collaboration.
- Must
demonstrate excellent writing and presentation skills in English and
Kiswahili
- Ability
to travel and work off-site at short notice, and sometimes outside office
hours with minimum supervision.
- Knowledge
in desk top publishing
- Familiarity
with use of social media in creating public awareness and community
mobilization will be an added advantage.
5. Information and Communication Technology Officer
Reporting to the Director, Management Services the Head of Information and
Communication Technology will be responsible for providing efficient and
effective information and telecommunication systems to enhance efficiency in
the execution of the Commission’s mandate.
Key result areas
- Formulate
an ICT policy and co-ordinate the design so as ensure full compliance with
the ICT policy and leverage technology in the implementation of the
Commission’s mandate;
- Co-ordinate
the development and update of application software for the various
programs within the Commission;
- Develop
security system in order to enhance security through efficacious firewalls
so as to protect vital information and records; secure retrieval systems
to ensure a virus free environment and confidentiality of information
disseminated to and out of the Commission;
- Oversee
the configuration of the Local Area Network (LAN) and the Wide Area
Network (WAN) to ensure no down time in the Commission’s connectivity;
- Co-ordinate
the implementation of an efficient and effective communication systems
(PABX/GPN etc),VOIP and other IT communication tools and capabilities in
order to ensure the Commission is accessible at all times;
- Coordinate
and oversee the Commissions Internet profile including managing the
Commission’s website and other web based communication media
- Develop
and oversee the management of a vibrant Internet communication strategy
for the commission including a vibrant social media platform.
- Oversee
the installation and maintenance of computer systems including
configuration of new ICT equipment so as to ensure efficient equipment
operation at the Commission;
- Ensure
efficient implementation of all the Commission’s ICT projects to ensure
value for money;
- Monitor
service level agreements (SLA) for outsourced ICT services with service
providers so as to ensure value for money for the Commission;
- Ensure
the department is adequately resourced by professional and competent staff
and foster a culture in which staff feel supported so as to deliver
exceptional results; and
- Any
other relevant work that may be assigned to the job holder from time to
time.
Qualifications
and experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, or
related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
- At
least seven (7) years experience in information management or information
communication technology, three (3) of which should be at senior level in
the Public Service, Private Sector or International Organization.
Skills
and Personal Attributes
- A
demonstrable professional competence in information management or
information communication technology;
- Demonstrated
personal integrity and Strong leadership and management skills;
- Problem
solving and analytical skills;
- Excellent
presentation, oral and written communication skills;
- Ability
to establish and retain good working relationships with other staff;
Each
applicant must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution, have an
understanding of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and not be active in any
political party.
Each applicant must be results-oriented, have ability to effectively deliver
quality work under very tight deadlines and work long hours under demanding
circumstances with minimal supervision.
They should be willing to selflessly and impartially serve the people of Kenya
under the new dispensation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Additionally, their work ethic must continuously be informed by the national
values and principles of Article 10 of the Constitution and apply a human
rights based approach to work.
CIC is committed to respect the national values and principles and, the Bill of
Rights of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with respect to recruitment of
staff.
CIC is further committed to implementing affirmative action measures and to
this end encourages women, minorities and persons from historically
marginalized areas and groups with the requisite qualifications to apply for
the advertised jobs.
The above positions are extremely exciting and CIC will offer competitive
packages for the right candidates.
Detailed job profiles and reference numbers can be accessed at www.cickenya.org.
If your career aspirations match these exciting opportunities, please write in
confidence quoting the job title on both the cover letter and envelope, before
January 30, 2012.
Enclose your Curriculum vitae containing an e-mail address, daytime telephone
contact, qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration,
names and addresses of three referees and send by email and hard copy to:
The Chairman,
Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution,
Delta House, Chiromo Road,
P.O. Box 48041-00100, Nairobi;
E-mail: chairapplications@cickenya.org
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