National Drought Management Authority

Job Reference number NDMA V/No.2/4/2026

Position/sum mary /Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership in planning, policy development and performance management to strengthen drought risk management and climate change adaptation within the Authority. It ensures alignment of organizational plans with national, regional, and international frameworks, supporting a coordinated and results-driven approach. The role promotes evidence-based decision-making through policy analysis, research, and monitoring and evaluation, while overseeing performance systems to enhance accountability and efficiency. It also supports knowledge management, institutional learning, and effective reporting, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Coordinate formulation, review, and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan, medium-term plans, and annual work plans;
• Coordinate the development and review of policies, guidelines/manuals, systems, and programmes to guide the Authority on drought risk management and climate change adaptation;
• Coordinate policy formulation and analysis, develop policy briefs, and support research to inform drought risk management and climate change adaptation;
• Spreadhead development, implementation, and evaluation of corporate performance management systems, including performance contracting;
• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of programmes, projects, and activities to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and impact within the Authority;
• Spreadhead preparation of the Authority’s annual report on the state of drought management in Kenya and other status reports;
•  Coordinate preparation of the Medium-Term Plans of the Authority, Medium-Term Expenditure Frameworks and other related assignments in the Annual Government Budgeting cycles;
• Coordinate mainstreaming and implementation of regional, national and county frameworks and commitments relating to drought risk management and climate change adaptation to organizational plans;
• Coordinate domestication and implementation of international and regional agreements, conventions and protocols relating to drought risk management and climate change adaptation;
• Prepare documents to the Board and management, and implement resolutions relevant to the Department;
• Coordinate development and implementation of knowledge management systems for institutional learning on drought risk management and climate change adaptation; and
• Coordinate documentation of lessons learned and promote institutional learning to improve programme design and service delivery.

Person Specification

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in an equivalent or comparable position
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Agricultural Economics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Statistics, Developmental Planning and Policy, Public Policy, Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics/Applied Statistics, Development Studies/Project Planning & Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Agricultural Economics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Statistics, Developmental Planning and Policy, Public Policy, Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics/Applied Statistics, Development Studies / Project Planning & Management, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution. Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where
• applicable
• A valid practicing certificate/license where applicable
• Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated proficiency in use of several statistical tools and methods such as STATA, SPSS, EVIEWS
• Proficiency in computer application skills
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
   

Interested qualified applicants are notified of the following:

• Detailed job descriptions, requirements and applicant’s bio- data form is available on the website www.ndma.go.ke
• Applicants MUST fill the Bio-Data Form, whose link will be availed in the Authority’s website. Applicants who will not fill the bio data form will have their applications rejected.
• All applications must be submitted online on or before 11th May, 2026, by 5.00 pm. Physical application will not be accepted.
• NDMA is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities, marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.
• There is NO fee charged by NDMA for any application of these positions.
• Canvassing of any form will result in the disqualification of the candidate.
• ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted

How to Apply

Interested qualified applicants are requested to submit a filled Bio-data form, a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of certificates & testimonials with the title of the position and Reference Number clearly indicated in the email subject line . The Bio-data form link will be provided on the Authority’s website. Successful candidates will be required to fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, specifically clearance from the following institutions;

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Registered Credit Reference Bureau

Applications should be addressed to;

Chief Executive Officer,
National Drought Management Authority
P. O. Box 53547 00200
NAIROBI, KENYA