The National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Authority (NACADA
Authority) was established vide Legal Notice No. 140 of June 2O07 under the
State Corporations Act and mandated to coordinate a multisectoral effort aimed
at preventing, controlling and mitigating the impact of alcohol and drug abuse
in Kenya.
The Authority is seeking to recruit suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:
1. Programmes OfficerThe Authority is seeking to recruit suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:
NAC 7
3 Positions
Reporting to: Senior Programmes Manager
Duty station: Kisumu, Nyeri or Mombasa
Job Summary
The Programmes Officer will be responsible for directing planning, development, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of alcohol, drugs and substance abuse programs to contribute to the campaign against alcohol and drug abuse in the region as well as supervising staff members.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Managing
and coordinating the Authority’s programmes in the region while serving as
the link between the headquarters and the region;
- Implementing
relevant legislation, policies and procedures according to applicable
standards and regulations;
- Establishing
and maintaining effective working relationships with the public, private
sector, and the general public;
- Demonstrable
ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and to develop
consensus and partnerships;
- Developing
concepts and proposals for fundraising towards the campaign against alcohol
and drug abuse in the region;
- Representing
the Authority in relevant committees and task forces in the region;
- Monitoring
and evaluation of the Authority programmes in the region and preparing the
requisite reports as per corporate requirement;
- Managing
both human and financial resources in the office;
- Perform
any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Bachelor
degree in Social sciences from an accredited university;
- Minimum
5 years relevant work experience, with 3years experience in a similar
position;
- Knowledge
of programme design, management, monitoring and evaluation, budgeting and
ability to supervise others;
- Knowledge
of alcohol and substance of abuse legislation, policy and related
mitigation service;
- Demonstrated
administrative, community/resources mobilization and decision-making
abilities;
- Must
be proficient in computer applications (Microsoft Office);
- Excellent
communication skills (English and Kiswahili both oral and in writing).
2. Accountant
NAC 5
1 Position
Report to: Finance Officer
Duty station: Nairobi
Job Summary
NAC 5
1 Position
Report to: Finance Officer
Duty station: Nairobi
Job Summary
- To
maintain accounting records and financial reporting in the Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Bank
reconciliation arising from issuance of licenses;
- Accounting
of expenditure and revenue;
- Maintenance
of general ledger;
- Maintenance
of cash book;
- Preparation
of financial statements;
- Preparation
of monthly accounts.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Must
be CPA (K);
- Bachelor
Degree holders in Commerce/ Business Administration / Accounting or
Finance will have added advantage;
- At
least five (5) years hands-on experience in a similar position;
- Experience
in Bank reconciliation;
- Computer
literate and working experience in NAVISION accounting package;
- Demonstrate
skills in good self-management, accounting skills, accuracy and speed.
3. Administrative Assistant
NAC 4
3 Positions
Reporting to: Programmes Officer
Duty station: Kisumu, Nyeri or Mombasa
Job Summary
The job holder will oversee all aspects of general office coordination and management of all office procedures in the regional Office.
Duties and Responsibilities
NAC 4
3 Positions
Reporting to: Programmes Officer
Duty station: Kisumu, Nyeri or Mombasa
Job Summary
The job holder will oversee all aspects of general office coordination and management of all office procedures in the regional Office.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide
secretarial and administrative support to the Regional Office;
- Review,
log and route incoming correspondence;
- Establish
and maintain office records management system;
- Assist
in the coordination and organization of meetings/workshops and handle
logistics;
- Set
up, coordinate meetings,prepare briefing notes and minutes for meetings;
- Supervision
of office cleaning and provision of adequate supplies;
- Arrange
for repairs and maintenance of office equipment;
- Perform
any other duties assigned.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade (KCSE) C and above;
- Diploma
in Business Management from a recognized examiner;
- At
least three (3) years working experience in a similar position;
- Knowledge
of principles and practices of basic office management and organization;
- Good
writing, analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Good
time management skills and ability to multitask;
- Ability
to operate standard office equipment including but not limited to
telephone systems, copiers, printers, faxes and scanners;
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili languages; both written and spoken;
- Excellent
interpersonal communication skills;
- IT
competency in Microsoft Suite.
4. Driver
NAC 2
3 Positions
Report to: Programmes Officer
Duty station: Kisumu, Nyeri or Mombasa
Job Summary
To provide transport services to operations of NACADA office at the Regional level.
Duties and responsibilities
NAC 2
3 Positions
Report to: Programmes Officer
Duty station: Kisumu, Nyeri or Mombasa
Job Summary
To provide transport services to operations of NACADA office at the Regional level.
Duties and responsibilities
- Driving
the assigned vehicles during authorized journeys;
- Ensuring
cleanliness of the vehicle at all times;
- Carrying
authorized goods and passengers only;
- Carry
out routine checks on the vehicle and promptly report to the supervisor;
- Ensure
safety and security of the vehicle, passengers and goods on or off the
road;
- Maintenance
of accurate work tickets for all journeys made;
Qualifications Required:
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C- mean grade;
- Valid
BCE driving license;
- Over
5 years’ accident free driving experience;
- Basic
motor vehicle mechanical skills;
- Driving
competency Certificate/ Grade Test from Ministry of Roads;
- Good
interpersonal skills; Fluency in English and Kiswahili languages; both
written and spoken;
- Current
Certificate of Good Conduct.
Copies of all certificates and testimonials should be hand delivered or mailed to the address below not later than Friday 25th November 2011.
All applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked on the application letter and envelope.
NACADA Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
National Coordinator/CEO
NACADA Authority
NSSF Building, Block A
Eastern Wing, 18th Floor
P.O. Box 10774-00100 GPO,
Nairobi
Email: info@nacada.go.ke
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