The National
Land Commission
In pursuant
to the provision of Article 67 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the
National Land Commission Act No.5 of 2012, the Commission invites applications
from suitable candidates for the following positions:
Head of Supply
Chain Management
NLC Grade 3
2 Posts
The Head of
Supply Chain Management will report to the Secretary/CEO to the Commission and
will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and coordinating
activities of the Unit.
Job
Description
· An
officer at this level will be responsible for the following Job Descriptions:
· develop
and implement a procurement plan and establish procedures for effective
procurement of goods and services and disposal of excess or unserviceable
assets.
· undertake
market research to identify competitive and reliable vendors and service
providers;
· enter
into effective partnerships with vendors and service providers;
· implement
terms of contract;
· advise
other divisions and sections on matters of procurement and disposal of items;
· provide
an effective secretariat for tender boards and boards of survey;
· give
input in development of legislation as appropriate;
· maintain
an inventory of; and
· maintain
an up to date inventory of suppliers and assets of national land commission.
Job
Specifications
For
appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
· Bachelors
degree in Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution;
· Master’s
degree ¡n Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution;
· served
¡n a Supply Chain Management position in the public or private sector for at
least twelve (12) years, five (5) of which must have been at a senior
management level;
· been
conversant with the provisions of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act;
· met
the requirements of the Constitution of Kenya;
· demonstrated
a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives
and ability to align them to the Commission’s mandate;
· been
a good team player with exemplary leadership qualities, interpersonal, communication
and collaborative skills;
· clear
understanding of the Commission’s mandate; and
· certificate
in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.
Director,
Corporate Communications
NLC Grade 2
1 Post
Job
Description: The
Director, Corporate Communications will report to the Secretary/CEO, National
Land Commission and will be expected to:
coordinate of
all National Land Commission corporate communication affairs;
implement and
review the communication policies, strategies and programmes;
· formulate
and implement communication programmes to enhance the profile, image and
perceptions of NLC by stakeholders;
· provide
advice to NLC on all areas of communication, public and media relations;
· re-brand
and maintain the Commission’s positive image;
· develop
and maintain good relations and rapport with mass media and all agencies under
the Commission through professional public relations approach;
· coordinate
publicity and media coverage for the Commission;
· manage
protocol issues;
· oversee
planning, developing and managing the Commission’s portal and publications;
· manage
public relations and providing strategic leadership to the Commission in
dealing with the media towards objective, effective and timely conveyance of
information;
· manage
feedback and deal with issues that involve the Commission’s image and good
relationship with media; and
· provide
interface between the Commission and its stakeholders.
· collaborate
in research on public relations and develop appropriate interventions;
· provide
liaison between the public and the media on all matters ofconcern to NLC and
land matters;
· develop
and publish in-house newsletters;
· liaise
with the Directorates and other Units ¡n handling NLC publicity publications
and internal communications;
· communicate
with the press and manage NLC’s engagements with the media for accurate
coverage of key events; and
· capture
information, edit and transmit/broadcast to the public.
Job
Specification
For
appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
· Bachelors
degree in any of the following: Journalism, Mass Communications, Communication,
Linguistics or Public Relations from a recognized institution;
· Masters
Degree in Communication, Journalism or any other equivalent course from a
recognized institution;
· served
in a Corporate Communications/Affairs/Public Relations position in the public
or private sector for at least fifteen (15) years, five (5) of which must have
been ¡n a senior position;
· membership
to the professional body of journalists;
· Certificate
in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6)
weeks from a recognized institution;
· Certificate
in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution;
· met
the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
· a
clear understanding of the Commission’s mandate;
· thorough
understanding of Devolution, the Constitution and Kenya Vision 2030 and the
ability to translate them into the Commission’s programmes and projects;
· demonstrated
a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives
and ability to align them to the Commission’s mandate; and
· been
a good team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and networking
skills proven writing and communication skills.
Important
Information to All Applicants
· All
candidates are required to submit on application, Clearance Certificates from
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA),
Criminal investigation Department (CID), Credit Reference Bureau, Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB), and the relevant professional body(ies).
· Only
shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.
· Shortlisted
candidates shall be required to produce originals of their;
· National
Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and
· Testimonials.
How to Apply
Interested
and qualified persons should submit applications:
The Secretary
/CEO National Land Commission
1st Ngong
Road, Ardhi House
12th Floor,
Room 1205
P.O Box
44417-00100
Nairobi
All
applications should reach the Commission by 21st July, 2014 on or before 5pm.
The National
Land Commission is an equal opportunity employer, Women, people from
Marginalized areas and people with disabilities are en co u raged to apply.