Introduction
The KEC- Catholic Secretariat is the National Administrative, facilitative and Coordinative arm through which the KEC 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.
It is seeking an outstanding, dynamic and results oriented individuals to fill the following key position.
Public Relations Research and Advocacy Manager
Reporting to the Secretary General, He/ She will join the Executive team of the
Organisation and will be responsible for the Public Relations Research and
Advocacy Strategy for KEC – Catholic SecretariatThe KEC- Catholic Secretariat is the National Administrative, facilitative and Coordinative arm through which the KEC 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.
It is seeking an outstanding, dynamic and results oriented individuals to fill the following key position.
Public Relations Research and Advocacy Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
- Driving
Public Relations Research and Advocacy functions of KEC ;
- Management
and support of strategic planning Public Relations Research and Advocacy
for KEC-CS ensuring that robust Management Information Systems and
processes are in place;
- Policy
analysis, development of advocacy strategies and elaboration of annual
national KEC-Catholic Secretariat advocacy plans
- Coordination
of advocacy activities and development of policies for KEC-Catholic
Secretariat
- Developing
and implementing a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system for KEC
- Contribute
to monitoring and evaluation of the programme, including through input on
methodologies, indicators and processes
- Developing
close working relationship with all Commission of KEC and other key
stakeholders (including donors) to establish a shared vision of KEC
systems for M&E and adaptive management learning
Required Core Competencies
- Analytical
and Research skills
- Communications
Technology
- Problem-solving
and decision-making
- Good
inter personal relationships, good interactive communication, and natural
leadership and high stress tolerance level.
- Attention
to detail and accuracy, planning and organizing Strong communication
skills
- This
is a high profile role and an excellent opportunity for an experienced
professional with the following credentials:
Qualifications
- Master’s
degree in Library Science or equivalent, Policy Analysis. Knowledge of the
research
- Demonstrated
ability to understand, analyze and explain clearly, issues and events in
complex policy fields; to develop policy options and to work to a deadline
- Excellent
oral and written communications skills in English
- Superior
oral and written communications skills in administrative, problem-solving
and decision-making abilities.
- Computer
skills and familiarity with standard software packages.
- Able
to manage a Website
Personal Qualities
- Able
to work under minimum supervision
- Has
good interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent
written and oral communications skills in English
- A
good knowledge of social teachings of the Church, and Ethical principles
- Group
facilitation skills an added advantage
Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.
To reach him on or before 25th November 2011
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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