Principal Planning and Strategy Officer

Company Details
Industry: Government Administration
Description: Background Information The National Council for Childrens Services is a State Corporation established under section 41 of the Children Act, 2022. The Council draws its mandate from Section 42 of the Children Act 2022. The Council is mandate to regulate, coordinate, and oversight children services in… Background Information The National Council for Childrens Services is a State Corporation established under section 41 of the Children Act, 2022. The Council draws its mandate from Section 42 of the Children Act 2022. The Council is mandate to regulate, coordinate, and oversight children services in Kenya and advise the government on all matters relating to children. The Council was first established under the now-repealed Children Act 2001 and aligned to the Mwongozo Guidelines of State Corporations through the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2017 Vision Statement Vision Statement A protected and empowered child Mission Statement Mission Statement To regulate, coordinate, and oversight children services in Kenya and advise the government on all matters relating to children Core Values Child First Professionalism Integrity Transparency Accountability Inclusiveness Partnership View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Project Management
Job Description

 Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities entail: -

  • Carrying out research and translate research findings to policy briefs to inform improvement of services;
  •  Initiating development of policies and codes of conduct to regulate good practice relating to child protection and child welfare;
  •  preparation and implementation of the Council’s performance contract;
  • Participating in the preparation of Medium-Term Expenditure Frameworks, Medium Term Plans and other related assignments in the Annual Government Budgeting cycles;
  • Coordinating policy advocacy initiatives of the Council;

 Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

  • At least nine (9) years’ work experience three (3) of which must be at the grade of Senior planning and strategy officer or in a comparable position;
  • Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to a relevant professional body;
  •  A Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
  •  Proficiency in computer applications.
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