Central Rift Region: Principal Programme Officer- Regional Office -Grade NCIC 4 at National Cohesion and Integration Commission

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.