Agricultural Sector
Coordination Unit
Programme Officer(Policy and Legal
Reforms)
Introduction
It spearheads the
implementation and coordination of the Agricultural Sector Development Strategy
(ASDS).
To enhance efficiency
of its secretariat, ASCU would wish to recruit a competent and highly motivated
Policy and Legal Reforms
Programme Officer.
Duties and
responsibilities
- Coordinate
formulation of agricultural policies and legal reforms in line with ASDS,
Vision 2030 and the Kenya Constitution 2010.
- Champion
and popularize the reforms and sector-wide initiatives necessary to
implement the ASDS.
- Roll
out implementation of the Consolidated Agricultural Sector Legislation.
- Participate
in the identification and prioritization of cross-cutting and sector-wide
policy issues and legal reforms.
- Responsible
for policy analysis on various sector issues, in line with ASDS.
- Responsible
for the finalization and implementation of the ASDS Medium Term Investment
Plan (MTIP).
- Overall
day-to-day planning, coordination, management and reporting on activities
of the Policy, Legal and Institutional Reforms Thematic Working Group
(TWG) and other relevant ASCU activities.
- Provide
innovative and programmatic leadership, effective technical and timely administrative
support to Policy, Legal and Institutional Reforms Thematic
- Working
Group (TWG).
- Work
closely with the other Programme Officers to support appropriate sector
initiatives for the achievement of the objectives of the ASDS.
- Carrying
out any other duties assigned by the ASCU Coordinator.
Required Knowledge, Experience and Skills
- An
undergraduate degree in Law, plus a Master’s degree in either Law, or any
other related degree in Social Sciences.
- Good
knowledge of policy, legal, agricultural and rural development issues.
- At
least 5 years work experience at management level.
- Good
understanding of Kenyan constitution and more so devolution.
- Understanding
of Kenya’s agricultural sector and the ASDS and other relevant government
policy documents desirable.
- Other
essential attributes required include; Excellent report writing skills;
proven ability to deliver quality output within strict deadlines; fully
computer literate; ability to articulate issues and communicate
effectively; ability to be a team player in a dynamic team; and fluency in
written and spoken English.
- Experience
in the following areas will be an added advantage: public policy analysis
and formulation; legal reforms; working in bilateral or multilateral
programmes.
Required Competencies
- Sharp
analytical mind, with good attention to detail.
- Ability
to multi-task effectively.
- Ability
to work independently and on own initiative.
- Demonstrate
professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing, guiding,
and managing work.
- High
degree of honesty and integrity.
- Demonstrated
ability to mobilize resources.
- Good
organizational, communication, interpersonal and team skills.
Application Process
Interested candidates
should send their applications, including detailed CV, academic certificates
and daytime telephone number, by hand, courier or post so as to reach the
undersigned by close of business on 5th April, 2013.
Applications can also
be sent by Email to: programmeofficer@ascu.go.ke.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be notified.
The ASCU Coordinator,
Upper Floor,
Kilimo House,
Cathedral Road,
P.O. Box 30028 - 00100
Nairobi.