The National Drought Management
Authority (NDMA) is a statutory body established under the State Corporations
Act (Cap 446) of the Laws of Kenya through Legal Notice Number 171 of November
24, 2011.
The Legal Notice gives NDMA the To realise its mandate, NDMA intends to hire the services of highly qualified
mandate to establish mechanisms which ensure that drought does not become
famine and that the impacts of climate change are sufficiently mitigated.
personnel to join its talented workforce.
Towards this end, the Authority plans
to fill the following vacancy within its ranks:
Ref: NDMA 05
Reporting to the Supply Chain Management Officer and assist to deliver on the
objectives of the Supply Chain Management function.
Core duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure that procurement activities undertaken
are in line with the Authority’s procurement policies and procedures - Assist in the preparation and dispatch of
solicitation documents - Maintain and update supplier database
- Maintain proper documentation of the
procurement proceedings - Respond to queries regarding procurement from
staff in the unit and the Counties - Prepare purchase orders for approvals;
- Maintain relevant internal databases and
files; keep track of contractual agreements - Produce quarterly and periodic reports on
procurement - Perform other duties as required.
Applicants must meet the following
minimum requirements:
- Diploma in Supplies Management/Supply Chain
Management from a recognized Institution. - Those with a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
following:- Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Procurement and
Supplies Management will have an added advantage. - Full Member of KISM and at least Diploma
Member of CIPS - Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge asnd understanding of Public
Procurement and Dispodal Act 2005 and Public Procurement and Disposal
Regulations, 2006 - Practical experience in use of Microsoft
Office Packages - Should have strong sense of personal
integrity, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and problem solving
abilities
County Drought Data Analyst
Reporting to the County Drought Information Officer, the County Data Analyst
will be responsible for data analysis and management of databases
Core duties and responsibilities:
- Undertake entry and analysis of data related
to the County Drought Early warning systems - Administer the Authority’s databases at County
level for the management of information systems (Drought Early Warning
system & contingency planning database, and Management Information
System – MIS for Drought Contingency Funds) - Ensure the incorporation of GIS and Remote
Sensing/Earth Observation datasets that can be used to complement the
Drought Early Warning System indicators and integrate them into the
appropriate database and reports - Provide ICT support services to the County
Authority’s Office
Applicants must meet the following
minimum requirements:
- Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics,
Range Science. Applicants with a Master’s degree these specified areas
will have an added advantage - Strong ICT skills and proficient in use of a
GIS Software - Extensive expertise in survey methods and
statistical analysis - Relevant working experience of at least 3
years
County Drought Information Officer
Reporting to the County Drought Coordinator, the County Drought Information
Officer is responsible for operation of the county drought information system
Core duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure punctual quality control of data
collection, analysis and support in data quality checks - Coordinate sampling for data collection in
drought management and early warning - Responsible for timely compilation and
distribution of County Drought Early Warning bulletins including the
feedback of County Drought Early Warning messages to recipient communities - supporting national and County Surveys and
assessments including food security assessments, nutritional surveys,
market surveys, urban vulnerability surveys among others - Support in the integration of GIS and remote
sensing tools into early warning systems
Applicants must meet the following
minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
in Range Management/Science, Rural Development Studies, Economics,
Mathematics, Statistics, Sociology or a related field - Applicants with a Master’s degree in these
specified areas will have an added advantage - Proven experience in conducting household
surveys and managing survey data - Practical knowledge in use of GIS and Remote
Sensing applications - Relevant working experience of at least 3
years
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
Officer
Ref: NDMA 02
Reporting to the Planning & Policy Manager, the M&E Officer is
responsible for effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting of activities
implemented under the Authority.
Core duties and responsibilities:
- Formulating of Monitoring and Evaluation tools
and indicators; - Monitoring and evaluating the Authority’s
plans and carrying out impact assessments for all drought management
interventions spearheaded under the Authority; - Providing technical assistance to the
Authority’s County Offices to develop comprehensive monitoring and
evaluation guidelines and systems; - Carrying out training on National and County
level to assist with the implementation of the Authority’s M&E
systems; - Conducting audits and reporting on the status
of drought management issues; - Coordinating implementation of the M&E
framework and system for Ending Drought Emergencies (EDE); - Be the focal person for IGAD Drought
Resilience M&E Working Group; - Conducting periodic review of the contingency
plans and their related budget to ensure that the implementation of
activities is on schedule; - Coordinating and organising studies/surveys
and other field activities to evaluate the impacts of the various drought
management initiatives; - Undertaking evaluation of DRR initiatives to
assess how they contribute to enhance local resilience to drought. - Any other duties called upon to perform by the
Planning and Policy Manager.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an
officer must have:-
- Masters degree in any of the following
disciplines:- Economics, Statistcs, Commerce, Mathematics or any other
relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; - Bachelors degree in any of the following
disciplines:-Economics, Statistcs, Commerce, Mathematics, Developmental
Planning and Policy or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized
institution; - A minimum of five years field experience in
M&E of rural development projects; - Demonstrated capacity to develop and oversee
implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans; and - Sound ICT Knowledge: word processing,
spreadsheets, databases, presentations and statistical applications (SPSS
and EPI info, etc;).
Human Resource and Administration Manager
Reporting to the Director, Support
Services, the Human Resources and Administration Manager will be responsible
for the day to day management and administration of the human resources
management and administration functions of the Authority.
Core duties and responsibilities:
- Coordinate the implementation of human
resource management policies, procedures and programs. - Advise management and staff on matters
relating to career development, training development, employee relations,
compensation and benefits administration, performance management and
improvement systems workplace ethics, discipline including the handling of
grievances/complaints. - Manage and update the Government Human
Resources Information System (GHRIS), and ensure the safe custody of all records,
including e-records. - Coordinate the provision of high-quality
support services to the Authority, including transport, logistics and
security.
Applicants must meet the following
minimum requirements:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized
university in Social Sciences, Business Administration or Human Resource
Management. - Have a Higher Diploma in Human Resource
Management from KNEC - Be a registered member of the relevant
professional institute (ICPS, IHRM) - Relevant working experience of at least 10
years, with a minimum of four years in a senior position in a medium or
large organization. - Knowledge and working experience of the Kenyan
Labor Laws - Excellent computer skills including knowledge
in excel and other Human Resource Information System(HRIS)
How to Apply
Candidates fulfilling the requirements should submit their applications together
with a detailed curriculum vitae, and copies of their academic and professional
certificates.
All applicants are also expected to
provide postal, telephone and email contacts of three referees, two of whom
must have known the applicant from a work environment.
All applications with positions and reference numbers clearly indicated on the
envelope should be sent to the address below by registered mail, hand delivery
or by courier on or before close of business May 7, 2015.
The Chief Executive Officer
National Drought Management Authority
P.O Box 53547 – 00200
Nairobi
Applications can be hand delivered at the
National Drought Management Authority
Lonrho House, 8th Floor
Standard Street.
Nairobi
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