The
National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) was
established by an Act of Parliament in July 2012.
NACADA
is mandated to coordinate a multi-sectoral effort aimed at preventing,
controlling and mitigating the impact of alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya.
Job
Descriptions and Specifications
Programme Officer - Community Development (Public Education)
NAC
5 (1 Position)
Reporting to: Manager, Communication & Documentation
Duty station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
- Development of
strategies for community outreach
- Liaison with
County Governments and the Authority’s Regional offices on community
engagement
- Follow up on
implementation of community outreach framework
- Analysing and
providing feedback to reporting Local Authorities on Alcohol and Drug
Abuse
- Assist in
managing and coordinating the Authority’s programmes in the region while
serving as the link between the headquarters and the region;
- Participate in
implementing relevant legislation, policies and procedures according to
applicable standards and regulations;
- Contribute in
establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the
public, private sector, and the general public;
- Work with
diverse groups of stakeholders to develop consensus and partnerships;
- Assist in
developing concepts and proposals for fundraising towards the campaign
against alcohol and drug abuse in the region;
- Participate in
representing the Authority in relevant committees and task forces in the
region;
- Assist in
monitoring and evaluation of the Authority programmes in the region and
preparing the requisite reports as per corporate requirement;
Qualifications
and Competencies
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Community Development
- Minimum 3 years
relevant work experience;
- Ability to work
with diverse groups of stakeholders;
- Skills in
community/resources mobilization;
- Knowledge of
programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and budgeting;
- Ability to work
under minimal supervision;
- Must possess
excellent communication skills (English and Kiswahili both oral and
written) and a team player.
- Excellent
computer skills
Administration Officer III
NAC
5 (1 Position)
Reporting to: Manager, Human Resource & Administration
Duty station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervision of
office services – telephone, cleaning, messengers and registry
- Allocation of
office accommodation, furniture and equipment and keep records thereof.
- Effective
management and administration of transport services including allocation
of vehicles and supervision of drivers
- Undertake
coordinated maintenance of office buildings
- Coordinate
vehicle maintenance and servicing, cleaning services
- Authorize vehicle
journeys and administer work tickets.
- Procurement of
insurance for motor vehicles.
- Settle utility
bills – water and electricity – and keep records thereof.
- Co-ordinate
security matters in all NACADA Offices.
- Co-ordinate the
conduct of fire drills in consultation with the appropriate safety agents,
and put in place safety equipment like fire extinguishers.
Qualifications
and Competencies
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Management/ Business Administration from a recognized
institution
- Minimum 3 years
relevant work experience;
- Ability to work
under minimal supervision;
- Have high level
of integrity and a Team player.
- Have excellent
interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
- Be fluent in
written and spoken Swahili and English
- Excellent
computer skills
Accountant III
NAC
5 (1 Position)
Reporting to: Finance Officer
Duty station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure financial
records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
- Prepare accurate
and timely monthly and quarterly financial reports
- Compile and
analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including
monthly and annual accounts
- Undertake
banking activities and bank reconciliation
- Carry out
regular stock takes and report accordingly
- Control Vote
book as budgeted
- Organize and pay
suppliers as per policy
- Ensure prompt
raising of invoices and reconciliation debtors
- Monitor
activities against budgets/plans to ensure compliance
Qualifications
and Competencies
- Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce/ Business Administration / Accounting or Finance from a
recognized institution
- Must be CPA(K)
- Minimum 3 years
relevant work experience;
- Ability to work
under minimal supervision;
- Excellent
computer skills and working experience in NAVISION accounting package will
be an added advantage.
- Have high level
of integrity and a Team player.
- Have excellent
interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
- Be fluent in
written and spoken Swahili and English
Programme Officer- Outreach/ Community Development
NAC
5 (1 Position)
Reporting to: Manager, Communication & Documentation
Duty station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and
development of community outreach programmes on treatment and
rehabilitation
- Liaison with
service providers on County Governments and the Authority’s Regional
offices on advancement of community based rehabilitation
- Engage the
Government Social work department in addressing ADA issues
- Develop networks
- Undertake
capacity building of partners and other relevant persons
- Preparing
documents, reports and correspondences as directed
- Analysing and
providing feedback to reporting Local Authorities on Alcohol and Drug
Abuse
- Maintain
effective filing system for soft and hard copies of programs documents and
reports
Qualifications
and Competencies
- Bachelor’s Degree
in Bachelor’s degree in Sociology
- Minimum 3 years
relevant work experience;
- Ability to work
with diverse groups of stakeholders;
- Ability to work
under minimal supervision;
- Have high level
of integrity
- Excellent
computer skills and Team player.
- Have excellent
interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
- Be fluent in
written and spoken Swahili and English and a Team player.
Procurement Officer III
NAC
5 (1 Position)
Reporting to: Manager, Procurement
Duty station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare
procurement plans for the Authority and ensure that tender documents are
properly prepared.
- Preparation,
publishing and issuing of procurement requests for quotations or tenders;
- Coordinate the
opening, evaluation and recommendation of quotations to tender committee
in line with procurement regulations.
- Liaise with the
stores officer on stock levels in order to determine re-order levels for
the next purchase
- Assist in the
preparation of contract documents, keeping records of the procurement and
related committees and ensuring compliance with the procurement laws and
regulations.
- Maintenance of
proper procurement records in accordance with the laws, regulations,
policies and procedures governing public procurement;
- Facilitating and
overseeing the implementation of the procurement committee's decisions;
- Monitoring the
implementation of contracts.
- Receipt and
follow-up of orders from suppliers and issuance of purchase orders to
suppliers.
- Issuing and
management of stores and supplies and maintaining a stores inventory.
- Carrying out
market analysis, benchmarking for supplies and monitoring factors that
affect price levels for planning purposes..
Qualifications
and Competencies
- Possess a
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Purchasing and Supplies
management or related field from a recognized university;
- Post graduate
diploma in Supply Chain Management or CIPS
- Must be a member
of the relevant professional body
- Minimum 3 years
relevant experience in a similar position ;
- Ability to work
under minimal supervision;
- Knowledge of the
Public Procurement and Disposal laws and regulations in Kenya ;
- Have high level
of integrity and demonstrated professional competence in public
procurement;
- Have excellent
interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
- Be fluent in
written and spoken Swahili and English and a Team player.
- Excellent
computer skills
Internal Audit & Risk Officer
NAC
5 (2 Positions)
Reporting to: Manager, Internal Audit & Risk Management
Duty station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in
developing and implementing Annual Risk-Based Audit Plan aligned to the
Authority’s objectives.
- Evaluate
adequacy and effectiveness of controls and methodology established by
management to ensure that identified risks are appropriately mitigated at
both strategic and operational level.
- Prepare audit
programs.
- Undertake
financial, operational and investigative audits.
- Review of final
accounts and management reports.
- Assess
operations of various departments to assure they are conducted in
compliance with laid down policy, procedure, work instructions and
statutory regulations.
- Identifying
possible risks in various activities carried out by Authority; recommend
the appropriate control measures, and follow -up on implementation.
- Assist in preparation
of internal audit reports and follow-up on implementation of external and
internal auditor’s recommendations.
- Facilitating
maintenance of ISO standards and other quality standards implemented by
the Authority.
- Assist in
compilation and submission quarterly reports on corruption eradication
initiatives at NACADA to Ethics & Anti-corruption Commission.
Qualifications
and Competencies
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics / Business
Administration/Mathematics from a recognized institution and CPA part II
OR CPA (K) or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA)
- Minimum 3 years
relevant work experience;
- Good knowledge
of and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices
- Ability to work
with diverse groups of stakeholders;
- Ability to work
under minimal supervision;
- Must possess
excellent communication skills (English and Kiswahili both oral and
written) and a team player.
- Excellent
computer skills
- Knowledge of
Government financial accounting and NAVISION system will be an added advantage.
Graphics Designer
NAC
4 (1 Position)
Reporting to: Manager, Communication & Documentation
Duty station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conceptualize
and develop ideas for graphic depiction of alcohol and drug abuse
messages.
- Analyze briefs,
develop alternatives, prepare illustrations or rough sketches of IEC and
based materials for discussions with the supervisors.
- Create design
and sample layouts based on approved concept/messages for IEC materials on
alcohol and drug abuse.
- Review final layouts
of artworks, suggest improvements as necessary, and prepare materials for
pre-press and publication based on knowledge of layout principles and
aesthetic design concepts.
- Ensure quality
and standards are maintained in the authority’s corporate identity in both
print and web design.
- Keep abreast of
developments in information technology and offer suggestions in design
best practice (both web and print).
- Assist clients
undertaking internet based research on alcohol and drug abuse topics.
Qualifications
and Competencies
- Diploma in
Graphics Design and Communication from a recognized Institution;
- Minimum 3 years
relevant work experience with at least one (1) year experience in
translating concepts to visuals;
- Knowledge of
Graphic suites and tools is a requirement.
- Ability to keep
abreast with emerging technologies in new media, particularly design
programs such as QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max,
Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash;
- A team player,
able to cope with a highly challenging and fast paced environment.
- High attention
to detail.
- Ability to work
under minimal supervision;
- Must possess
excellent communication skills (English and Kiswahili both oral and
written)
- Excellent
computer skills
Interested
and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing
current and detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, day
time telephone contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period
required to take up the appointment when successful, names, addresses and
emails of (3) three professional referees.
All applications should have the job reference number clearly marked on the envelope so as to reach the undersigned not later than 17th July 2013.
NACADA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Any
form of canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Chief Executive Officer
National Authority For the Camapign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse,
NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 18th Floor,
P.O. Box 10774-00100 GPO,
Nairobi.
