NEPAD Kenya Deputy Chief Executive Officer Job Vacancy

The NEPAD Kenya Secretariat invites applicants for the following position:

Deputy Chief Executive Officer
 

The Officer will deputise the Chief Executive Officer and provide technical, managerial and administrative support for realisation of NEPAD and APRM programme objectives.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead development of strategy, work plans and annual operating budgets; and establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures.
• Responsible for the Coordination of programme activities
• Alternate AIE holder and responsible for ensuring prudent financial management and utilisation of the secretariats resources
• Develop and manage sustainable strategies for ownership of APRM in the country
• Engagement of stakeholders in implementation of APRM
• Facilitate platforms for engagements, dialogue and co-operations among various stakeholders on the NEPAD / APRM initiative.
• Monitor and analyze governance policies, trends and practices in the country in line with implementation of the APRM recommendations for the country
• Participate in Resource mobilization for NEPAD priority programmes and projects and strategic negotiations with partners
• Prepare regular policy and executive briefs on NEPAD programs, projects and events for policy makers and stakeholders
• Identifying relevant on-going opportunities at the NEPAD regional level to support relevant projects in the country
• Engagement with the NEPAD/APRM Regional partners to strengthen their partnership with the Kenya Office

Educational Qualifications
 

The candidate must have a Masters degree in the field of Governance, Development, International relations or related field
 

Work Experience, Skills and Competence

• Minimum of 10 years experience in senior management position.
• Solid programme development/management experience
• Excellent writing skills and good masterly of English
• Demonstrable knowledge of, and experience in African development issues
• Solid knowledge of governance policies with particular focus on Kenya’s socio-economic and political governance
• Demonstrable knowledge of the AU
• Core competencies in programme stakeholder engagement, building partnerships and resource mobilization
• Evident experience and knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage
• Solid programme development/management experience
• Proficient Computer literacy

 Application Process and Deadline
 

Candidates meeting the criteria are invited to submit applications including a detailed CV, contacts of three professional referees and copies of Academic Certificates and testimonials to the address below not later than 21st February 2013.
 

The Chief Executive Officer
NEPAD Kenya Secretariat
4th Floor Liaison House
State House Avenue
P.O. Box 46270-00100
Nairobi
 

Email: jobs@nepadkenya.org
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.