Programme Officer II
The National Gender and Equality
Commission (NGEC) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for
the following position;
Job Group: NGEC 6
Terms Of Service: 5 year contract. May be renewed subject to satisfactory performance
Terms Of Service: 5 year contract. May be renewed subject to satisfactory performance
Other Benefits: Medical Cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA,
Ref: NGEC/HR/05/2018 – Posts (5)
Requirements
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Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any
of the listed field: Sociology, Gender, Human Rights or any other relevant
field from a recognized University;
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A minimum of 3 years working
experience in programming in any of the following fields; gender, human rights,
development and governance working with persons with disability, youth,
children and marginalized communities and the elderly;
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Demonstrate a thorough and
comprehensive understanding of gender issues and knowledge of project design,
development and implementation.
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Excellent report writing,
communication, presentation and data collection skills.
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Must be computer literate;
Responsibilities
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Prepare and implement work plans;
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Developing concept papers for field /
Research work
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Prepare budgeted proposals for
resource mobilization and for the implementation of annual work plans;
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Establish and strengthen strategic linkages
with development partners and stakeholders;
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Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual
and other reports as may be required from time to time.
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Organize workshops, conferences and
seminars and provide all the necessary administrative and technical support required.
Legal Officer II
The National Gender and Equality
Commission (NGEC) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for
the following position;
Job Group: NGEC 6
Terms Of Service: 5-year contract. May be renewed subject to satisfactory performance
Other Benefits: Medical Cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA,
Ref: NGEC/HR/04/2018 – Post (2)
Terms Of Service: 5-year contract. May be renewed subject to satisfactory performance
Other Benefits: Medical Cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA,
Ref: NGEC/HR/04/2018 – Post (2)
Requirements
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a
recognized University in Kenya
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Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the
Kenya School of Law or any other approved or recognized institution in Kenya.
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Be an advocate of the High Court of
Kenya with a current practicing certificate
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A minimum of 3 years post admission
experience in a human rights or gender related area Possess a Certificate in
computer applications from a recognized institution
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Show merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results.
Responsibilities
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Assisting in the development of legal
advisories on legal matters arising within the Commission’s mandate;
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Representing the Commission in legal
matters and attending court on behalf of the Commission.
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Assisting in formulating, reviewing
and follow-up of Commission’s legal policies, contracts, Memorandum of
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Understanding (MOUs) and any other
legal documents;
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Receiving and processing of
day-to-day complaints made to the commission relating to special interest
groups
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Archiving data on legal issues vi)
Conducting field visits and investigation missions;
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Undertaking research in line with the
Commission’s mandate;
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Assisting in facilitation of formal
hearing and inquiries by the Commission
Supply Chain Management Assistant
The National Gender and Equality
Commission (NGEC) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for
the following position;
Job Group: NGEC 7
Terms Of Service: 5 year contract. May be renewed subject to satisfactory performance
Other Benefits: Medical Cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA,
Ref: NGEC/HR/06/2018
Terms Of Service: 5 year contract. May be renewed subject to satisfactory performance
Other Benefits: Medical Cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA,
Ref: NGEC/HR/06/2018
Requirements
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Possess a Diploma in Procurement or
Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution; NOTE; A
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Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or
Supply Chain Management from a University recognized in Kenya is an added
advantage;
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Be a registered member of KISM in
good standing and a holder of a valid practicing Certificate.
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Have at least two (2) years’
experience in a similar or comparable position from a reputable organization
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Have knowledge of Public Procurement
and Asset Disposal Act 2015.
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Possess a Certificate in computer
applications from a recognized institution.
Responsibilities
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Update and maintain store records;
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Inspect goods that are delivered to
the store by the suppliers;
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Prepare and issue local purchase
orders to the suppliers;
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Assist in preparation and assemble
bid documents e.g. quotations and requests for proposal;
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Receiving and issuing of stores
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Preparation in the opening of bid
documents.
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Ensure timely procurement of goods
and services
Assistant Director, Legal &
Compliance
The National Gender and Equality
Commission (NGEC) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for
the following position;
Job Grade: NGEC 3
Terms Of Service: 5-year contract.
May be renewed subject to satisfactory performance
Other Benefits: Medical Cover, Group
Life Insurance and WIBA,
Ref: NGEC/HR/01/2018
The officer will be the Head of
Department responsible to the Director, Programs and Research.
Requirements
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A bachelor’s degree in Law from a
University recognized in Kenya
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A Post graduate diploma in Law from
the Kenya School of Law NOTE: A Master’s degree in Law with specialization in
human rights or in gender studies from a recognized University is an added
advantage.
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Current Member of the Law Society of
Kenya and with a valid practicing Certificate.
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Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
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Computer literacy
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Good understanding of international
human rights law and practice including international reporting mechanisms
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At least six (6) years’
post-admission experience in Constitutional or Human Rights practice two (2) of
which must have been in a Supervisory Or management position
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Must satisfy the requirements of
chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) Duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities
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Being the legal Advisor to the
Commission
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Representing the Commission on all
legal matters
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Instituting Public Interest litigation
on all matters concerning the commission’s mandate
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Develop, implement and monitor the
budget for the legal department to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
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Providing leadership and technical
expertise in the development of standards for the implementation of policies
for the realization of Economic and Social Cultural rights.
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Review bills/laws/policy documents
and give legal opinions and advisory on integration of principles of equality
and inclusion.
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Write reports and draft advisories on
compliance of state with all treaties and conventions ratified by relating to
gender equality and freedom from discrimination relating to Special interest
groups
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Maintain a database of all complaints
on equality and inclusion related to the special interest groups and liaise
appropriately to ensure they are addressed
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Coordinate and supervise
investigations and other field missions and facilitate mechanisms for formal
hearings and inquiries by the Commission.
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Responsible for the performance
management, training and development of staff and interns in the department to
ensure achievement of the Department’s mandate
Assistant Director Finance & Planning
The National Gender and Equality
Commission (NGEC) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the
following position;
Job Group: NGEC 3
Terms Of Service: 5-year contract. May be renewed subject to satisfactory performance
Other Benefits: Medical Cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA,
Ref: NGEC/HR/03/2017
Terms Of Service: 5-year contract. May be renewed subject to satisfactory performance
Other Benefits: Medical Cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA,
Ref: NGEC/HR/03/2017
Qualifications
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Have served as a Finance officer for
a minimum period of eight (8) years, three (3) years of which should have been
as in-charge of the finance/accounts department in a Public Sector organization
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Possess a Bachelor’s degree in any of
the following disciplines; Commerce (Finance/Accounts Option), or comparable
qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
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Possess a Master’s degree in
Commerce, Finance/Accounts option, or comparable qualification from a
university recognized in Kenya;
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Be in good standing with the
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
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Possess a certificate in computer
applications from a recognized institution;
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Be conversant with Public Financial
Management laws and regulations;
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Be conversant with computerized
systems of budget making and monitoring;
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Have knowledge and experience in use
of the Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS);
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Have demonstrable professional
competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work
performance and results.
Responsibilities
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Formulating, recommending and
implementing sound financial management policies, standards, systems,
strategies and procedures at the Commission;
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Initiating preparation of budgetary
proposals to Government and addressing all matters raised by parliamentary oversight
committees;
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Coordination of budget planning,
implementation and analysing Medium Term Expenditure (MTEF) budget;
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Providing advisory services to the
commission with regard to financial and accounting matters;
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Providing advisory services to the
Commission with regard to resource mobilization;
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Liaising with the Commission’s
independent auditors to ensuring that all financial accounts and records meet
Government’s, donor and other stakeholder requirements.
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Ensuring that there is timely
adjustments of work plans to commensurate with the resources voted in the
budget;
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Preparing monthly and quarterly
expenditure forecast as a basis for discussion with treasury for release of
funds;
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Initiating proposals and seeking
funds for additional expenditures and re-allocation of voted funds;
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Coordinating and designing the
financial aspects for all donors’ contracts and agreements;
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Preparing required financial reports
for all contracts projects and programmes
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the
requirements may submit their applications together with:
1.
A detailed Curriculum Vitae;
2.
A copy of National Identity Card and
3.
Certified copies of Academic
Certificates, Transcripts and other relevant support documents;
All applicants should attach a copy
of the letter of appointment to their substantive post showing current position
and salary;
Applicants should submit three (3)
names of referees one of which must be the current employer and their mobile
telephone and e-mail contacts.
Please Note that:
The Commission is an equal
opportunity employer.
Persons with Disabilities, Youth,
People from Marginalized groups and Minority communities who meet the
requirements of the advertised job are especially encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
notified and will be required to get clearance from KRA, CID, EACC, HELB and
CRB
It is a criminal offence for any
applicant to provide false information and documents in the job application
Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification
A candidate who applies online must
scan and attach all the required documents. All applications should be
addressed to:
The Commission Secretary/CEO
National Gender and Equality Commission
Solution Tech Building, Longonot Road, Upper Hill
P O Box 27512-00506
NAIROBI
National Gender and Equality Commission
Solution Tech Building, Longonot Road, Upper Hill
P O Box 27512-00506
NAIROBI
OR
Email to: hrjobs2018@ngeckenya.org
Please clearly indicate the job
reference number on the subject line and on the envelope. To reach the
Commission on or before 12th February 2018.