Assistant Director, Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation at National Drought Management Authority

Job Description

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The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a public body established by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) Act, . It previously operated under the State Corporations Act (Cap ) of the Laws of Kenya by Legal Notice Number of November 24, . The Act gives the NDMA the mandate to exercise overall coordination over all matters relating to drought risk management and to establish mechanisms, either on its own or with stakeholders, that will end drought emergencies in Kenya.

Job Reference Number V/No. 2/-24

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities will include: –

Developing of Research agendas and tools; formulating of monitoring tools and indicators; Monitoring and evaluating the Authority’s plans and carry 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; Initiating the formulation of a knowledge management strategy for the Authority; Developing mechanisms to serve as the primary source of best practice and institutional learning on drought management and climate change adaptation in Kenya; Developing and maintaining a knowledge bank on drought management and climate change adaptation; and Researching new opportunities, either domestically or internationally, to assist the country’s performance in strengthening resilience to drought and climate change.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Served in the grade of Senior policy, planning and research officer or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three years; Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Mathematics, Developmental Planning and Policy or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Mathematics or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution; Sound ICT Knowledge: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations and statistical applications (SPSS and EPI info, etc.;) and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results