The National Authority for the
Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) was established vide an Act of
Parliament in July 2012, and mandated to coordinate a multi-sectoral effort
aimed at preventing, controlling and mitigating the impact of alcohol and drug
abuse in Kenya.
Driver
Ref No: NAC/DRI/02/15
1 Position
1 Position
Job Grade: NAC
3
Reporting to: Administration Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi
Job Summary: To
provide transport services to operations of NACADA office at the
headquarters.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Driving the assigned vehicles during
authorized journeys;
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Ensuring cleanliness of the vehicle
at all times;
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Carrying authorized goods and passengers
only;
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Carry out routine checks on the
vehicle and promptly report to the supervisor;
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Ensure safety and security of the
vehicle, passengers and goods on or off the road;
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Maintenance of accurate work tickets
for all journeys made;
Qualifications Required:
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Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (KCSE) C- mean grade;
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Valid BCE driving license;
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Over 5 years’ accident free driving
experience;
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Basic motor vehicle mechanical
skills;
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Driving competency
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Certificate/ Grade Test from Ministry
of Roads;
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Good interpersonal skills;
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Fluency in English and Kiswahili
languages; both written and spoken;
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Current Certificate of Good Conduct.
Accountant III
Ref No: NAC/ACCT/02/15
1 Position
1 Position
Job Grade: NAC 5
Reporting to: Accountant I
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
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1. Participate in compilation of
financial information and bank reconciliation arising from issuance of
licenses.
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2. Assist senior officers to compile
data on Accounting of expenditure and revenue.
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3. Assist in development/implementation
of accounting programs, maintenance of ledger and cash books.
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4. Participate in issue/use of
various accounting tools-payment vouchers, imprest warrants, cheque books,
receipts etc.
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5. Assist in collection of revenue
from various sources-exchequer issues clients and development partners.
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6. Work with senior officers to
prepare payment documents on claims and debts by employees, suppliers and
statutory authorities.
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7. Participate in organizing
approvals of payments documents ,allocation of funds for payments and effecting
the payment
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8. Assist in tagging of assets,
inputting in the assets management system, computing assets depreciation and
verifying balances on each account.
Qualification and Competencies
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Must have CPA (K)
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Bachelor’s degree in
Commerce/Business Administration/Accounting or Finance will have an added
advantage
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Minimum 5 years hands on experience
in a similar position
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Experience in Bank reconciliation
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Computer literate and working
experience in NAVISON accounting package.
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Demonstrate skills in good
self-management, accounting skills, accuracy and speed.
Senior Counsellor II
Job Ref: NAC/COUN/02/15
Job Grade: NAC 6
Job Grade: NAC 6
Reporting to: Manager Regulatory Services
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duties and
Responsibilities
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Participate in counselling persons
with alcohol and drugs abuse challenges, individually and in group sessions-so
as to help in overcoming g dependencies, adjusting to life and making changes.
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Provide support in the development of
proposals and concepts for treatment and rehabilitation activities.
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Conduct monitoring of treatment and
rehabilitation programs
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Participate in providing support in
evaluating client’s physical/mental conditions.
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Assist in referring clients and
family members to community resources or to specialists where necessary.
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Support report writing on the
treatment and rehabilitation activities.
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Provide counselling services on the
24 hour helpline services.
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Maintain effective filling system for
soft and hard copies of program and reports.
Qualification and Competencies
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Bachelor’s degree in counselling,
psychology or related field from a recognized university
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Diploma in Addiction counselling will
be an added advantage
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Minimum 3 years relevant work
experience in a similar position
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Team player able to cope with high
challenging and fast paced environment
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Ability to work under minimum
supervision
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Must possess excellent
inter-personal, presentation communication skills (English and Swahili) in oral
and written.
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Excellent writing and computer
skills.
Programme Officers
Job Ref: NAC/PO/02/15
2 Positions
Job Grade: NAC 5
Reporting to: Regional Managers
Duty Station: Mombasa and Eldoret
Duties and Responsibilities
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Support the Regional Progamme
Managers in Planning, Implementation and Monitoring of Alcohol and drugs
intervention programme in the region
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Facilitate partnership linkages and
working relationships with Public, Private sector and general public
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Prepare monthly and quarterly work
plans and budgets for the regional office in liaison with the regional
programme manager
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Facilitate evaluation of alcohol and
drugs abuse programs in liaison with regional programme manager
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Prepare monthly and quarterly progress
reports
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Perform any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualification and Competencies
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Bachelor’s degree in social science
from a recognized university
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Minimum 3 years relevant work
experience in a similar position
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Skills in community /resource
mobilization and ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders.
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Knowledge of alcohol and substance
abuse legislation, policy and related mitigation.
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Knowledge of programme design,
implementation, monitoring, evaluation and budgeting.
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High level of integrity and team
player.
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Be excellent inter-personal,
presentation and communication skills.
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Be fluent in written and spoken
Swahili and English.
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Excellent computer skills.
Corporation Secretary
Ref No: NAC/CS/02/15
1 Position
Job Grade: NAC 9
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi
Responsibilities
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Provide guidance to the Board on
their duties and responsibilities and on matters of Governance and how these
should be exercised in the best interest of the Authority.
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Ensure that Board procedures be
followed and reviewed regularly and that the Board complies with the Laws,
rules and regulations
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Assisting the Chairperson in
organizing Board activities, including providing information, preparing agenda,
issuing notices and preparing for the meetings, board evaluations and board
developments programs
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Providing secretarial services to the
board including ensuring that the Board works plan is prepared and adhered to,
circulating board papers in advance of the meeting, keeping a record of
attendance at meeting, keeping safe custody of the seal and a record of its
usage and preparing the Board for annual general meetings where applicable.
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Ensuring that the minutes of the
Board and Board committees are promptly prepared and circulated
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Keeping the Board abreast of and
informed on current governance thinking and practice
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Co-ordinating the governance audit
process
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Provide strategic leadership to the
Legal Services Department and safe custody of charged documents and suits.
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Ensure proper interpreting of legal
instruments and statutes, full compliance with the Law, legislative issues,
policy and procedures.
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Participating in negotiating,
drawing, reviewing and vetting of contracts, leases, and other legal
instruments / documentation to assist and support various business transactions
and activities.
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Provide legal protection and risk
management advice to management especially on contract management, employee
relations and other activities that have a bearing on legal matters.
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Developing concept papers, preparing
legal briefs and opinions as well as developing effective defense strategies,
arguments and testimonies in preparation for legal proceedings of cases.
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Representing the Authority in
litigation or legal suits filed by or against the Authority and also liaising
with external lawyers on court cases.
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Conduct legal research,
investigation, preparation of witnesses for pre-trial and hearing.
Qualification and Competencies
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)
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Master’s Degree and postgraduate
qualifications will be an added advantage.
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Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
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Member of the Institute of certified
Public Secretaries of Kenya with good standing.
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Member of the Law Society of Kenya.
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Must possess excellent
inter-personal, presentation communication skills (English and Swahili) in oral
and written.
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Excellent writing and computer skills
Manager Treatment & Rehabilitation
Ref No: NAC/MTR/02/15
(Re-advertisement)
1 Position
Job Grade: NAC 9
Reporting to: Director Research and Policy Development
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
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Support and coordinate treatment and
Rehabilitation of persons with substance use disorders (SUDs) by the County
Government
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Undertake regular inspections of
Treatment and Rehabilitation centers in the Country
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Formulate and disseminate a National
Policy for Treatment & Rehabilitation
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Liaise with key stakeholders in both
Public and Private sectors on treatment of persons with Substance Used
Disorders (SUDs)
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Coordinate provision of psycho-social
support to persons with SUDs as well as their families
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Support mainstreaming of National
policies on treatment and Rehabilitation of drug related offenders in other
institutions
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Undertake research on applicable
treatment models in the country
Qualifications and Competencies
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Master’s degree in Medicine, Psychiatry
or Nursing from recognized University.
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Seven (7) years of experience in
managing and planning of treatment and rehabilitation services with at least
three years at management level
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Excellent interpersonal skills,
participatory management style and good communications skills
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Excellent capability for judgement
,management and problem solving skills
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Excellent computer skills
Manager II, Regulatory Services
Ref No: NAC/MRS/02/15
1 Position
Job Grade: NAC 9
Reporting to: Director Public Education and Advocacy
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
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Oversee the accreditation of training
institutions on treatment and Rehabilitation of person with Substance Use
Disorders (SUDs)
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Co-ordinate the certification of
addiction professionals in the country
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Oversee the Licensing of treatment
and Rehabilitation centers
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Ensure development and implementation
of advocacy strategies in treatment and Rehabilitation
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Liaison with the stakeholders on the
establishment of treatment and rehabilitation centers across the country.
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Spearhead making of recommendation
for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plans and treatment of
offenders, including conditional release and education as well as lobbying for
inclusion of persons with substance use disorders in the insurance cover.
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Coordinate monitoring and evaluation
of implementation of treatment and rehabilitation policies /strategies.
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Preparation of monthly and quarterly
progress reports for policy makers.
Qualification and Competencies
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Master’s degree in
psychology/psychiatrist/social work/or public Health.
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Minimum of five (5) years relevant
experience in a busy organization, three of which must have served on senior
management level.
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Excellent interpersonal skills,
presentation skills as well as oral and written communications skills
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Ability to prioritize tasks and work
for long hours
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Excellent computer skills
How to Apply
Candidates should forward their
applications by post, courier or hand-delivery, 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 if successful, and names, addresses and emails of (3) three
professional referees.
All applications MUST have the job
reference number clearly marked on the envelope so as to reach the undersigned
not later than Friday August 21 , 2015.
The Chief Executive Officer,
National Authority for the Campaign
against Alcohol and Drug Abuse,
NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing,
18th Floor,
P.O. Box 10774-00100 GPO,
Nairobi.
NACADA is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Youth, Women and Persons with
Disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to
disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Need someone to talk to on alcohol
& drugs? Call our helpline number 1192, free of charge