Company Founded: Founded in 1997

Lecturer – Criminology & Security Management Lecturer – International Relations Lecturer – Health Systems Management

KeMU/AA/CS/1/3/2024

Requirements:

Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in Criminology & Security Studies/international Relations/ Health systems Management or their equivalents from a recognized academic institution

OR

Must have a Master’s degree in Criminology & Security studies/international Relations/Health systems Management or their equivalents from a recognized academic institution
Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at university level after obtaining a Masters degree
Must have at least 24 publication points of which 16 should be from two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.
A registered member of a relevant professional body (where applicable)

Duties and Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations
Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students
Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department and the Faculty
Initiating, planning and conducting research
Development of teaching and learning materials
Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding
Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building inter- disciplinary collaboration within and outside the department
Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans
Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students
Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc, in relevant fields
Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in Department and other organizations
Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the Department
Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty
Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Chief Officer of the University in accordance with the University Statute

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Interested candidates should send three (3) copies of their application, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card or passport, and any other relevant testimonials.The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYATo be received on or before 21st March 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring the following:All the positions above require individuals who are of high ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.

Apply via :

application.march2024@kemu.ac.ke

November 5, 2024
Business Services Coordinator

We are recruiting for Business Services Coordinator for Nairobi, Kenya.

The selected candidate will support the Line Manager in supporting the outstation teams in all required financial, legal, procurement matters and liaise with the Head Office Finance and Procurement teams with all outstation services activities.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in relations to all Business Services activities that enable the Operational teams to undertake their business, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the operational and QR revenue generating teams.
Actively participate in building strong relationships and maintain good communication with Head Office functions of Finance and Procurement to ensure efficiency of processes and continuous improvements supporting them from an outstation perspective as required.

Accountabilities

Able to prepare and understand payroll preparation for both Local & expatriates, processes, requirements on local labor law changes, book and manage all payroll related invoices eg Pension, PAYE, NSSF and ensure payment on time.
Assist in verifying all Cargo & commercial support related invoices against contracts and Purchase orders
Disbursement of petty cash claim, manage staff claim (Entertainment & Duty Travel ) and accounting the same financial Oracle system.
Coordinate and assist to HO Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Tax unit and Treasury unit on information raised by each unit.
Take active participation in station procurement, identify local potential service provider, obtain quote, analysis and prepare cost evaluation sheet, process purchase order and contract with service provider.
Maintain station database like list of Contract, records of payment made to comply local requirement, Maintain staff and other Insurance related records.
Able to generate and analysis on financial report.
Support User department by ensuring GL codes, Taxes and POS are accurate.
Working with User Department to monitor and manage costs and review cost variances, reconciling spends versus budget.
Support local station with administrative tasks as required ensuring smooth running of the station.
Working with User Department to monitor and manage costs and review cost variances, reconciling spends versus budget.
Manage local deposit register and ensure up to date and accurate.
Able to deal with banker on daily task.

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Qualifications

Minimum Diploma with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience
Local Tax Knowledge, mandatory filing returns, WHT & VAT claimable filing return and payment
Familiar with East Africa Tax Regulations
Experience in dealing with local lawyer
Good knowledge of MS Office (Word/ PowerPoint/ Excel)
Excellent relationship building and communication skills
Good knowledge of commercial contracts and finance related processes (invoice flow, ERP, payment processes)
Flexible and ability to work independently.
Problem-solving skills, efficiency-oriented mindset

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careers.qatarairways.com

November 5, 2024
Team Assistant

Responsibilities

The incumbent will assist the Associate Programme Officer (Health and Social Development Pillar) with the day-to-day administrative management of programme activities related to Health and social development programmes in Kenya and Eastern Africa as whole. The incumbent will also provide administrative assistance with the implementation of other related activities in HIV Prevention, Treatment and care among people who use and Inject Drugs and people in prisons and prevention, treatment and care for substance use disorders including the project on promotion of Treatment as an Alternative to incarceration for People with Substance use disorders in contact with the criminal justice system as required.

Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:

Perform a wide range of office support and administrative functions.
Respond or draft responses to routine correspondence and other communications; use standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports.
Monitor processes and schedules related the unit’s outputs, products, tasks, etc.; where applicable, assist in the verification of receipt and accuracy of requisite documents, approvals, signatures, etc. to ensure compliance with relevant legal, financial and other requirements.
Research, compile and organize information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings, meetings/conferences, etc.
Generate a variety of standard statistical and other reports, work orders, etc., using various databases.
Proofread documents and edit texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style, and for adherence to established standards for format.
Provide secretarial, administrative and logistics support to meetings, boards, committees, conferences, etc.
Perform data entry and extraction functions.
Review, record, distribute and/or process mail and other documents; follow-up on impending actions.
Update and maintain large distribution lists; monitor, prepare and distribute various materials, reports, where possible using electronic formats; handle arrangement for printing and translation as necessary; coordinate shipment arrangements, courier services, etc.
Perform general administrative tasks (e.g., arrangements for meetings and other events, reservations, budget follow-up, etc.), to include preparing and/or processing administrative requests/documents (e.g. requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests, contracts, expenditure authorizations, etc.).
Assist in providing software and office equipment support. Assist the team by performing administrative support related to the coordination of project planning/preparation.
Compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific projects and activities
Assist the team in reviewing project documents, especially cost plans and budgets, for completeness and compliance with relevant UN rules and procedures prior to submission for final approval and signature; assist in identifying inconsistencies; and distribute project documents to relevant parties upon approval.
Assist the team in reviewing budget revisions; verify availability of funds; ensure necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system.
As member of a team obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, e.g.: recruitment and appointment of consultants; travel arrangements; authorization of payments; disbursement of funds; procurement of equipment and services; etc.
Compile, summarize and enter data on project delivery; draft related status reports; identifying shortfalls in delivery, budget overruns, etc.; and bring these to the attention of management.
Assist in drafting correspondence on budget-related issues and prepare and update periodic reports, briefing notes, graphic and statistical summaries, accounting spreadsheets, etc
Assist with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. Maintain files (both paper and electronic) and databases for work unit.
Perform other work-related duties, as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of three years of experience in general office support, programme or project management administration or related area, is required.
The minimum number of years of relevant experience is reduced to one for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience using MS Office is required. Work experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is required.
Work experience with SAP/Umoja is desirable. Experience with the United Nations Talent Management system (Inspira), sharepoint or comparable systems is desirable.
Work experience within the United Nations System or other international organizations is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Apply via :

careers.un.org

November 5, 2024
Deputy Director, Capacity Building Deputy Director, Governance Deputy Director, Infrastructure and Economic Services Deputy Director, Macroeconomics Deputy Director, Productive Sector Security Officer Information Communication Technology Officer Deputy Director, Social Sector Senior Policy Analyst, Private Sector Deputy Director, Strategy and Planning Senior Policy Analyst, Infrastructure and Economic Services Deputy Director, Trade and Foreign Policy Senior Policy Analyst, Capacity Building Principal Policy Analyst, Social Sector Principal Policy Analyst, Governance Principal Policy Analyst, Productive Sector Principal Policy Analyst, Macroeconomics Principal Policy Analyst, Private Sector Principal Policy Analyst, Partnerships

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

Coordinating all training activities for key stakeholders;
Developing and implementing capacity building strategy and policies;
Fundraising for capacity building programmes;
Coordinating all capacity building activities;
Coordinating the preparation of annual capacity building programmes;
Organizing seminars, conferences and symposia;
Liaising with research Institutions and other organizations on capacity building matters;
Developing, marketing and implementing training curriculum for the Institute;
Developing tailor made courses on various aspects of public policy;
Overseeing full implementation and development of capacity building programs in public policy and other areas of interest to the Institute;
Provide advice to the Director on a regular basis on ways to improve capacity building in the Institute;
Developing, market and implement training curriculum for the Institute;
Enforcing quality control process as Established by the Institute;
Formulating policies and strategies to guide the Institute’s operations in capacity building;
Ensuring timely and efficient implementation of work plans for capacity building programs;
Providing leadership in the department through supervision of staff;
Ensuring effective development of capacity building projects, plans, budgets and the implementation;
Facilitating Monitoring and evaluation activities and implement corrective measures;
Providing technical leadership in department capacity building programs;
Developing tailor made courses on various aspects of public policy;
Enforcing the quality control processes as Established by the Institute;
Overseeing day to day work in the department;
Establishing and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders;
Motivating staff in the department and Ensuring teamwork as well as good working environment;
Ensuring the department generates income to the Institute as per the set targets;
Evaluating performance of staff in the department; and
Developing government’s capacity in formulation of public policy by developing content and train public officers to equip them with the necessary skills.

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Bachelors Degree in Economics or related social sciences from a recognized institution
(Masters Degree in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution
PhD in Economics, or related social sciences from a recognized institution
Nine (9) years’ relevant work experience;
Minimum of six (6) publications in peer Reviewed journals;
Minimum of nine (9) research papers including KIPPRA discussion papers, policy papers, working papers, special papers as well as book chapters;
Training in Modeling skills and use of statistical softwares will be an added advantage
Demonstrated ability to design capacity building strategies;
Experience in planning and delivery training sessions;
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills;
Computer Skills including statistical packages; and
Fulfil the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional Skills

Leadership skills
Negotiation skills (including the ability to initiate and elaborate partnership projects and grant projects)
People management skills
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Presentation skills
Modelling skills
Project management skills

Behavioral competencies and attributes

Adaptability;
Innovative;
Critical thinking;
Strategic thinking;
Knowledge in contract management, resource mobilization, communication, marketing, international relations and public relations.

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Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. The public is notified of the following:Applications to be addressed to:The Executive Director,
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Upper Hill, Bishop Gardens Towers, 2nd Floor Bishop Road,
P.O. Box 56445, Nairobi, 00200 City Square, Tel: 2719933/4, Fax 2719951 Nairobi, Kenya. Late applications will not be accepted, and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

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November 5, 2024
Adjunct Lecturer – Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics Locum Public Health Technologist/Officer

Requirements:

Must have an earned Ph.D. degree Public Health /Environmental Health or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution

OR

Must have a Master’s degree Public Health /Environmental Health or its equivalents from a recognized academic institution
Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at university level after obtaining a Masters degree
Must have at least 24 publication points of which 16 should be from two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.
A registered member of Public Health Officers& Technician council(PHOTC)
Must have the current practicing license

Duties and Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations
Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students
Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department and the Faculty
Initiating, planning and conducting research
Development of teaching and learning materials
Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding
Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department
Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans
Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students
Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc, in relevant fields
Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in Department and other organizations
Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the Department
Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty
Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Chief Officer of the University in accordance with the University Statute

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Interested candidates should send three (3) copies of their application, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card or passport, and any other relevant testimonials.An electronic copy in PDF format to the Vice Chancellor through email address application.march2024@kemu.ac.keThree hard copies marked as per the position should be sent to:The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYATo be received on or before 8th March 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring the following:All the positions above require individuals who are of high ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.

Apply via :

application.march2024@kemu.ac.ke

November 5, 2024
Call Center Representative

Call Center Representative responsibilities include:

Managing large amounts of inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner
Following call centre “scripts” when handling different topics
Identifying customers’ needs, clarify information, research every issue and providing solutions

Job Description

We are looking for a Call Center Representative that will be the liaison between our hospital and its current and potential patients.
The successful candidate will be able to accept ownership for effectively solving customer issues, complaints and inquiries; keeping customer satisfaction at the core of every decision and behaviour.

Responsibilities

Manage large amounts of inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner
Follow communication “scripts” when handling different topics
Identify customers’ needs, clarify information, research every issue and provide solutions and/or alternatives
Seize opportunities to upsell products when they arise
Build sustainable relationships and engage customers by taking the extra mile
Keep records of all conversations in our call centre database in a comprehensible way
Frequently attend educational seminars to improve knowledge and performance level
Meet personal/team qualitative and quantitative targets

Requirements and skills

Previous experience in a customer support role
Track record of over-achieving quota
Strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening
Familiarity with CRM systems and practices
Customer focus and adaptability to different personality types.
Ability to multitask, set priorities and manage time effectively

We are hiring a Call Center Representative. If you are interested in the position, send your CV to careers@lionsloresho.org

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careers@lionsloresho.org

November 5, 2024
Regional Relationship Manager, North Eastern

Purpose for the Job

To head the regional unit composed of several counties clustered together, linking Minet and all members covered under the Managed Medical Care medical schemes, ensuring that Service Providers in the region provide adequate service, to the satisfaction of both the member and the client.

Duties and Responsiblities

Managerial Roles and Responsibilities:

Leadership and management support to the regional staff.
Effective management of county scheme operations.
Build strong working relationships with key regional stakeholders.
Develop strong partnerships with medical service providers in the region.

Operational Roles and Responsibilities:

Manage the regional office administration function through the administrative assistant.
Coach, train and mentor regional staff on scheme operations, case management and customer service.
Ensure case management compliance via care managers.
Case management for high-cost service providers in the region with an aim of managing costs.
Resolve issues escalated by the care managers, training coordinators and customer service representatives in their counties.
Proactively identify cost saving measures as well as analyze high-cost claims in conformance with the authorization and verify and identify possible overcharging, unnecessary expenditure and errors and to rectify such occurrences.
Communicate relevant information to the member, including but not limited to scheme rules, benefit structure and alternative treatment options.
Prepare monthly management reports on activities within the region; customer service, service provider relations, case management, training, communication, personnel issues, positive highlights and challenges faced.

Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor

Key Result Areas

Customer Service
Policy guidance
Care options information
Discount negotiations/Cost Control
The ability to motivate and inspire the team to action
Medical guideline orientation

Key Competencies

Stakeholder Management
Case management
Benefit coordination
Conflict resolution

Knowledge And Skills Required

Communication skills
Detail oriented
Interpersonal skills
Negotiations skills
Leadership skills

Professional and Academic Qualifications

Degree preferably in a Health-related course e.g. Health Systems Management
Certificate of proficiency (COP) in Insurance

Apply via :

hr.minet.co.ke

November 5, 2024
Human Resource Officer

Role Description:

This is a full-time on-site role for a Human Resource Officer. The Human Resource Officer will be responsible for managing HR policies, employee relations, job description development, and other HR management tasks.

Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience in HR management, policies, and human resources
Experience in employee relations and job description development
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well in a team and independently
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Professional HR certification is a plus of HR functions, including recruitment, benefits administration, and employee relations.
Familiarity with employment laws and regulations.
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
If you meet the above qualifications and have at least 5 years of experience, then we are looking for you.

Share your applications to: dominic.arogo@sheerlogicltd.com indicating “HR Officer” as the subject.

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dominic.arogo@sheerlogicltd.com

November 5, 2024
Vice Chancellor

Role Description

This is a contract role for a Vice Chancellor at Kenya Methodist University. The Vice-Chancellor will be responsible for overseeing the university’s academic programs, leading and managing the faculties and staff members, developing and implementing university policies and strategies, ensuring academic quality and integrity, and representing the university to external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Be a practising Christian with a commitment to the KeMU philosophy, vision and values.
Be a mature evangelical Christian with a sterling above-reproach reputation of integrity, known for adherence to Biblical principles and has evidence of faithful involvement in the local Church.
Should be an excellent team leader with the capacity to identify and manage internal and external stakeholders while mobilizing and leading effective teams.
Be a holder of an earned doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering University education in Kenya.
Have at least ten (10) years of hands-on experience at a senior level of management in a University or equivalent institution with demonstrable leadership, and management capacity including knowledge of financial and strategic human capital management; Familiarity with the operations of a private University is an added advantage.
Be an accomplished scholar with a proven track record and demonstrated evidence in formulating and managing academic programmes, supervising and mentoring masters and PhD students; Having served as a Deputy Vice-Chancellor is an added advantage.
Have a proven track record of research as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals, monographs and books.
Have demonstrable experience in networking, resource mobilization and project management.
Have demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership.
Meet the leadership and integrity standards set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Duties and Responsibilities

Subject to the provision of Kenya Methodist University Charter and Statutes, the terms and conditions of appointment of the Vice-Chancellor shall be as set out in Article 16 of the Charter. The Vice-Chancellor shall:

Be the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the University.
Be the official representative and spokesman of the University.
Be the secretary of the University Council.
Be the Chairman of the Senate.
Be responsible for policy matters, planning, coordinating, corporate relations, security, fundraising and institutional development of the University.
Recommend to the Council the appointment of senior staff of the University.
Appoint the Chairs of Academic Departments.
The Vice-Chancellor may assign or delegate any of his duties to a committee or a member of the University staff and may withdraw any such assignment or delegation at any time.

Interested candidates should send three (3) copies of their application, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card or passport, and any other relevant testimonials in the following manner:The Chairperson of Kenya Methodist University CouncilKenya Methodist UniversityP. O. Box 267 – 60200MERU, KENYAAll are to be received on or before 15th March 2024.

Apply via :

university.council@kemu.ac.ke

November 5, 2024
International Consultant to Provide Technical Advice to the Multi-Sectorial Committee Appointed to Review and Amend Existing Legislation for Probation and Aftercare Service.

Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant:
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Representative in the UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) and the direct supervision of the UNODC ROEA Head of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, and in close cooperation and consultation with PACS and the appointed multi-sectoral committee, the consultant will perform the following substantive duties and responsibilities:

Development of an inception report
The consultant, in consultation with Committee and PACS, will prepare an inception report which shall detail his/her understanding of the assignment founded on the terms of reference.
The inception report will also provide detailed timelines and methodology to be applied to ensure a smooth process of the development of Probation Bill.
Work jointly with PACS, the Committee and UNODC to present the inception report to the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Correctional Services (this can be done after the inaugural workshop).
Inaugural Workshop for the Committee In consultation with UNODC and PACS, facilitate the inaugural workshop with the multi-sectoral committee to define and explain the responsibilities of each partner participating for clarity of purpose. Finalize and reshare the agreed upon terms of reference outlining the scope of work for the committee as a basis for operational framework.
Produce the workshop’s report detailing the main outcomes of the deliberations.
Provide technical advice to PACS and the committee in preparing a brief for the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Correctional Services on the agreed upon operational framework.
Conduct a desk-review of the community corrections.
Carry out a desk review, collect, collate and analyze and make recommendations on promising practices that may require legal provisions to inform decisions and for consideration by the Committee.
Identify international legal instruments and standard minimum rules that promote human rights including those that are gender responsive and can be applicable to probation practice in Kenya.
Review various literatures and justice sector policies touching on community corrections as well as legal and regulatory framework relevant to the assignment.
Review and make presentation to the committee on specific aspects of Probation, Community Service, Parole, Probation bail work and victims work and other relevant areas.
Review relevant PACS’ outputs and reports and identify possible legislative issues relevant therein. Undertake review of strategic plans, operational instruments and other policy instruments from various local and other jurisdictions that have a bearing with noncustodial work in Kenya. Present the desk review report to PACS, UNODC and the Committee.
Provide technical advice to PACS and the committee in preparing a brief for the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Correctional Services on the outcome of the desk review highlighting main points.
Development of the tools for public engagement Lead the process of developing public engagement tools for collection of views on the envisioned Bill such as questionnaires, among other appropriate tools and methodology for data collection. Present to UNODC a report on the data collection methodology agreed upon by PACS and the Committee including the tools to be used for data collection.
Provide technical advice to PACS and the committee in preparing a brief for the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Correctional Services on the agreed upon data collection tools.
Public participation process in line with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013 . Facilitate the holding of consultative meetings with stakeholders to identify gaps, perspectives and legislative proposals. Make field visits to key institutions, offices and engage relevant actors and justice sector service users and conduct interviews and consultations.
Hold focus group discussions and elicit the views of senior officials of PACS, Judiciary, POMAC, citizens and civil society organizations working in the area of administration of justice.
Lead in the compilation and analysis of the feedback from the field stations, questionnaires and memoranda from stakeholders Lead the drafting of public participation status report with findings and recommendations.
Provide technical advice to PACS and the committee in preparing a brief for the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Correctional Services on the public participation report including its findings and recommendations.
Development of the Probation Bill Draft a suitable service delivery structure in line with approved policy documents on personnel that is desirable for delivering effective probation work including that which can promote positive relationship with Police, Judiciary, Prisons, Prosecutions and other relevant non state actors.
Identify noncustodial practices that have no proper legal and or policy anchorage and make legislative proposal for consideration by the committee.
Draft briefs, on selected topical areas, as will be assigned, bearing on aspects of probation work to enlighten scope of understanding and decision making by PACS, the Committee and the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Correctional Services.
Support the development of a comprehensive legal framework to provide anchorage to effective noncustodial practice for Probation and Aftercare Service (PACS) covering its current and envisaged functions in Kenya.
Provide technical advice and expertise on matters of probation and noncustodial measures during the legislation drafting process of the Probation Bill. Make a process report containing other necessary operational and procedural recommendations as necessary. Provide technical advice to PACS and the committee in preparing a brief for the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Correctional Services on the draft Probation Bill and the development process report.

Stakeholder validation process

Lead the process of circulating the draft Probation
Bill for second stakeholder participation and deliberation and incorporation of their comments to the draft Bill.
Preside over the verification and validation workshops aligned to this task.
Lead the process of incorporation of views from validation process including producing reports related to this task. Provide technical advice to PACS and the committee in preparing a brief for the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Correctional Services on the validated draft Probation Bill and the validation process report.
Reporting and other requirements Complete a final, comprehensive and output oriented report, submitted not later than three working days prior to the end of the consultancy

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, criminal justice or related field is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Minimum 10 years relevant work experience in criminal justice field preferably including development of policy and legislative instruments is required.
Experience in probation work and in capacity building for criminal justice agencies is required.
Experience in legislative development and in providing technical advice to multidisciplinary teams in government or national stakeholders in the areas of criminal justice, probation and victim services is desirable.
Proven understanding of probation practice in a commonwealth criminal justice system and experience in working with offenders on noncustodial sanctions is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

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careers.un.org

November 5, 2024