The
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops – General Secretariat
Introduction: The KCCB- General
Secretariat is the National Administrative, facilitative and Coordinative arm
through which the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops implements and
co-ordinates various Pastoral programs at the National level and undertakes all
those responsibilities which express the mission of the Catholic Church in
Kenya.
Programme Officer - Justice and Peace Commission
Purpose
of the Post: The
position will support in the area of Peace and Conflict Transformation
Programme
Duties
Duties
- Research
issues of interest to governance, peace, security and Conflict management;
- Draft
correspondence to external organizations including faith based
institutions and contacts
- Provide
the commission with regular analysis of and advice on the security
situation on the ground, including reports and updates on conflict
dynamics and peacebuilding opportunities,
- Provide
written reports on the situation and possible measures to be taken
- Provide
advice to the commission in identifying relevant risks and opportunities
for peacebuilding and conflict management;
- Maintain
close contact and regular communication with relevant commission staff
- Engage
national and international partners in order to build entry-points and
partnerships for conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives;
- Organize,
facilitate and conduct strategic dialogue activities with stakeholders;
- Assist
relevant stakeholders, as appropriate, to identify risk/opportunities for
peace, dialogue, conflict prevention and reconciliation, including the
drafting of “issues papers” that could serve as the basis for further
dialogue with regard to root causes of the current tensions and strategies
for addressing them;
- Ensure
gender mainstreaming in the above activities and that priority is given to
the promotion of the participation of women, youth and traditionally
underrepresented groups.
- Provide
advice on the integration of peacebuilding and conflict prevention
elements within the Commission strategies and other planning processes;
- Support
the building of strategic alliances and partnerships for conflict
prevention and peacebuilding-related strategies and initiatives;
- Update
database of experts and trainers;
- Develop
activity reports while accompanying experts/consultants/trainers to the
field or internal meetings;
- Conduct
special projects as need arises.
Qualifications
- The
applicant must have a first degree in Peace and Conflict Management,
development studies, public policy, international affairs, political
science, social sciences or a related field;
- Research
experience preferred.
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate and
interact at all levels of the organization.
- Proven
problem solver with the ability to work in a diverse team environment.
- Flexible,
professional with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with
changing priorities.
- A
good knowledge of social teachings of the Church, and Ethical values
- Must
have worked for a period of not less than 3 years in similar position
- Self-motivated
staff, able to work under pressure and with less supervision
Performance
Indicators
- Extent
of carrying out duties and responsibility in #3 above.
Personal
Traits
- Must
have a very clear idea of the Catholic Social Teachings.
Applications
should be addressed to:-
General Secretary
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops -Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.
General Secretary
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops -Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.
hr@catholicchurch.or.ke
Applications must reach us on or before 4th September 2016
Applications must reach us on or before 4th September 2016