Director Resilience Job NDMA

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the establishment, building, and maintenance of partnerships with national and county governments, private sector, communities, and stakeholders on drought risk management, climate change adaptation, and shock-responsive safety nets.
• Providing leadership and coordination of common programming by various stakeholders to achieve the national vision on drought risk management.
• Spearheading the development of strategies, manuals, and guidelines on risk analysis and participatory tools for mainstreaming drought risk management and climate change adaptation in planning and budgeting processes.
• Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of strategic interventions that enhance resilience to drought and climate change adaptation.
• Leading the development and appraisal of proposals for drought resilience, climate change adaptation, and drought preparedness projects.
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of capacity development strategies for national and county actors/planners on drought risk management and climate change adaptation.
• Coordinating the generation, management, and sharing of knowledge on drought resilience and climate change adaptation initiatives.
• Coordinating the development of procedures and guidelines for drought preparedness and resilience initiatives.
• Facilitating access to resources from national disaster risk financing instruments (e.g., National Drought Emergency Fund, Cat-DDO) and donor-supported frameworks.
• Coordinating development of proactive systems and mechanisms to enhance drought resilience and minimize losses.
• Reviewing and improving drought preparedness strategies in consultation with stakeholders and relevant institutions.
• Overseeing the development and consolidation of drought preparedness plans, departmental work plans, and budgets.
• Managing contracts for drought preparedness, resilience, and climate change adaptation interventions.
• Coordinating operations and performance management within the department.
• Ensuring continuous capacity development for directorate staff.
• Acting as the principal advisor on drought resilience and climate change adaptation matters to the technical directorate.
• Providing leadership in monitoring the implementation of the Ending Drought Emergencies strategy in collaboration with the Directorate of Planning, Policy, and Research.
• Promoting the implementation of strategic development interventions that enhance resilience to drought and climate change.
• Leading the development and implementation of a strategy to mainstream drought management and climate change adaptation into national and county-level development planning and resource allocation.
• Coordinating continuous capacity development of county and national planners through training, development of manuals and guidelines, and other measures.
• Providing vision for the design and delivery of the Authority’s knowledge management function.
• Collaborating with the Directorate of Planning, Policy, and Research to build a strong evidence base to justify investments in drought resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in either Range Management, Agriculture, Livestock, Economics or Agricultural Engineering, Rural Development Studies, Mathematics, Statistics, computer Science, Environmental Management, Developmental Studies, Agricultural Economics, Community Development, Information Science or Project Planning and Management from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in either Range Management, Agriculture, Livestock, Economics or Agricultural Engineering Rural Development Studies, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Environmental Management, Developmental Studies, Agricultural Economics, Community Development, Information Science or Project Planning and Management from a recognized institution
• Work experience of at least fifteen (15) years cumulative in a relevant field, five (5) of which should be in Senior Management position
• Professional qualification & membership to a professional body where applicable
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Key Competencies

• To manage the operations of the Resilience Directorate, the Director needs to be:
• Broadly knowledgeable in corporate governance, public finance management Procurement, Labour laws, and current drought management and climate change related issues.
• Strategic and innovative thinking.
• Ability to mobilize resources
• Problem solving and negotiation skills,
• Team building
• Organizational skills and evidence of being a strong team player; and
• Thorough understanding of National goals & policies and to develop objectives and translate them into national drought mitigation policies, programmes and projects.

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How To Apply

The public is 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 available in the Authority’s website. Applicants who do not fill out the bio data form will have their applications rejected.
• All applications MUST be Online and to be received on or before 11th April, 2025 by 5:00 pm. Physical application will not be accepted
• There is NO fee charged by NDMA for any application of these positions
• Canvassing of any form will result in disqualification of the candidate
• NDMA is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability, marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.
• ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Interested and qualified applicants must:

Interested qualified applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of certificates & testimonial with the title of the position clearly indicated in the email subject line to hr@ndma.go.ke and also fill the Bio-data form whose link will be provided in the Authority’s website. Applicants who will not fill the bio data form will have their applications rejected

Successful candidates will be required to fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya specifically clearance from the following institutions;

Shortlisted candidates must fulfill Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, including clearances from:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• National Police Service (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Applications should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer
National Drought Management Authority
P. O. Box 53547 – 00200
Nairobi, Kenya

NDMA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons with disabilities, and minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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