Background

Project Management Jobs, The National Council for Children’s Services Jobs.

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.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication and presentation skills;
• Leadership skills
• Analytical skills;
• Ability to work with a team and lead team; and
• Organization and planning skills.

• 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;

• Communication and presentation skills;
• Leadership skills
• Analytical skills;
• Ability to work with a team and lead team; and
• Organization and planning skills.

• 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.