Wednesday, January 25, 2012

HEAD OF COMMISSION KENYA EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE - CATHOLIC SECRETARIAT

The Kenya Episcopal Conference- Catholic Secretariat wishes to announce the following position in its Catholic Justice and Peace Commission

Title of the Post: Head of the Commission (National Executive Secretary)

Purpose of the Post

To provide technical, management and leadership support to the Commission so as to ensure high level performance in conceptualizing, formulating and implementing appropriate initiatives for National – level Justice and peace interventions and enhance the capacity of dioceses.

Type of Appointment: Contract

Reporting Line: To Secretary General

Duties

Spearhead the development and review of key strategies and plans related to the Commission
Manage and lead the technical implementation of the Commission’s strategy and plans ensuring that services adhere to the overall strategy and mandate of the KEC-CS.
Spearhead the conceptualization, formulation and implementation of National –Level advocacy and Peace Building initiatives.
Foster and strengthen national –level networking s of various Catholic Services to people displaced by clashes ( conflict – related IDPS )
Develop initiatives for KEC ‘s policy Advocacy and influence on National trends on pressing issues touching on Good Governance

Develop proposals for fundraising to support Catholic Justice and Peace programme
To provide leadership to the Commission as a member of Senior management Team
Prepare progress reports to KEC, Donor and other stakeholders

Qualifications

A Masters Degree in relevant field ( Human Rights, Advocacy Policy analysis)
Minimum 5 years experience management and implementation of civic Education or policy analysis Kenya
Demonstrate leadership and management abilities in working with other technical advisors and experts Justice and peace issues
Self driven and strategic thinker able to work without supervision and proactive in designing Catholic Justice and Peace promoting programmes
Should have excellent Communication skills
Must demonstrate high level of initiative , honesty, dynamic strategic thinking
Must have good interpersonal skills
A person of attested integrity
Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Power Point
Strong Oral and written communication skills required.

Performance Indicators

Extent of carrying out duties and responsibilities above.

Personal Traits

Must be a committed Catholic, with good recommendation from own parish priest

Applications should be addressed to:-

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

Applications must reach us on or before 8th February 2012