NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES JOB
VACANCIES – OCTOBER 2017
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities invites
applications from qualified, competent and experienced
candidates for the following Permanent and pensionable positions
1. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER – NCPD 6 (1 POSITION)
An officer at this level will report to a more senior officer in the
cadre. Duties and responsibilities include;
a) Assist in the procurement planning and budgeting
processes
• Ensure the collating of all procurement plans for the
Council as part of Budget input.
• Ensure that all costing of procurement requirements is
accurately carried out as input to the Council's
budget
b) Ensure that the Council adheres to the Public procurement
rules, regulations and guidelines
• Ensure that all procurement is done through laid
down procedures at all times.
• Ensure the accurate uploading and keying of the
procurement plan in IFMIS
• Recommend for approval to the Executive Director all
procurement in the Council when and advice
accordingly.
c) Take an active role in the implementation of the Public
Procurement and Asset Disposals Act, 2015
• To assist with the Secretarial role whenever
procurement committees sit
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports to PPRA, EACC,
Treasury and Devolution and Planning on
procurement issues for the Council.
d) Advise the Council on procurement issues
• Advise User departments on procurement matters as
and when required.
• Make briefs to the accounting officer on key or
emerging procurement matters for the Council
• Give professional opinion on tender awards
• Ensure that Youth, Women and Persons with
Disabilities are fairly considered in procurement i.e.
compliance with the 30% statutory requirement.
e) Assist in the preparation of annual procurement plan
f) Requisition goods for stores
g) Assist in carrying out market survey in order to identify
potential suppliers and the prevailing market rates for
various goods and services
h) Assist in the preparation of supply Chain management
reports.
Requirement for appointment
i. Must have a Bachelors’ degree in Supply Chain
Management or its equivalent from a recognized
university
ii. Diploma in Supply Chain management or its approved
equivalent from a recognized institution is an added
advantage.
iii. Be a member of KISM in good standing
iv. Two (2) years’ relevant experience
v. Must have Computer applications skills.
vi. Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the
Constitution of Kenya
Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable
Basic Salary - sh. 41,590 x 2,070 – 43,660 x 2,220 – 45,880 x 2,310 –
48,190 x 2,400 – 50,590 x 2,550 – 53,140 x 2,700 – 55,840 per month
House Allowance: sh. 28,000 pm.
Commuter Allowance: sh. 8,000 pm.
2. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION OFFICER – NCPD 6
( 1 POSITION)
Reporting to a more senior officer in the cadre, duties and
responsibilities will entail:
a) Participate in developing and implementing of the public
relations and Communication strategy for the Council
b) Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and
annual reports for the council
c) Supervise, mentor and coach intern(s)
d) Implementation of the Council’s service charter.
e) Manage the website content and social media platforms to
ensure that up to date and relevant content is posted
f) Implement the public relations and communication strategy
for the Council;
g) Create awareness to the public through mass media on the
Council’s activities and programs;
h) Implement programs for building the Council’s external
image and promoting good public image.
i) Document in various formats and share information with
internal and external publics.
j) Coordinate participation of NCPWDs Disability Service
officers in national and international events.
k) Drafting of external correspondence and filing of incoming
and outgoing correspondence
l) Organizing interviews and media events.
m) Handling clients’ inquiries and complaints.
n) Arranging in-house and external events and other functions
o) Managing content and activating social media towards
engaging audiences across traditional and new media
p) Organize disability awards, persons with disability achievers’
awards and preparing and dissemination information on
the Council's activities to all stakeholders and the Public
q) Monitor daily media and advise on reactive media
opportunities.
r) Any other duties as assigned
Requirement for appointment
For appointment to this position, an officer MUST have:
i. Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism or
Public Relations or its equivalent from a recognized
institution.
ii. Must have at least 1 year of work experience.
iii. Advanced computer application skills
iv. Excellent organizational and administrative skills
v. Excellent written and oral communications skills
vi. Good interpersonal skills
vii. Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the
Constitution of Kenya
Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable
Basic Salary – Kshs. 41,590 x 2,070 – 43,660 x 2,220 – 45,880 x
2,310 – 48,190 x 2,400 – 50,590 x 2,550 – 53,140 x 2,700 – 55,840
per month
Allowances
House Allowance – sh. 28,000. pm.
Commuter Allowance –sh. 8,000 pm.
3. DISABILITY SERVICES OFFICER - NCPD 6 ( 6 POSITIONS)
An officer at this level can be deployed to work at the
Council’s headquarters or at any County office within Kenya.
Reporting to a more senior officer in the cadre, the duties and
responsibilities will entail the following:
a. Cooperating and networking with County Governments,
Government Agencies and Community groups at the
County level;
b. Educating PWDs and other stakeholders in the Counties
about economic development, health, gender issues,
social rights, roles and obligations;
c. Encouraging and promoting the equal participation of
persons with disabilities in Community development
activities;
d. conducting literacy programmes and income
generating activities;
e. planning and coordinating events and support projects
in the regions;
f. receiving and vetting applications forms for grants;
g. conducting awareness and publicity programmes to
promote the NCPWDs functions in the region;
h. Identifying community issues, needs and problems;
developing new community-based programmes and
resources;
i. Liaising with interested groups and individuals to set up
new services;
j. mediating in matters of conflict among Persons with
Disabilities and Persons with Disability Organizations;
k. Oversee the provision of technical and financial support
to community projects during implementation including
the promotion of new and innovative cost-effective
approaches and techniques
l. Supervise and monitor project implementation including
planning and reporting
m. Manage the use of regional resources, including
finances, transport, equipment and stores
n. Consolidate quarterly and annual work plans and reports
Requirements for Appointment
I. A Bachelors degree in Community Development, Social
Work OR a Bachelor’s degree in any social sciences from a
reputable institution.
II. A post graduate diploma in community development/social
work or relevant field from a recognized Institution;
III. Knowledge of Regional and International instruments
relating to Persons with Disabilities and general human rights
IV. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
V. Computer application skills;
VI. Must have two (2) years’ experience in a related field.
VII. Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the
Constitution of Kenya
Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable
Basic Salary – Kshs. 41,590 x 2,070 – 43,660 x 2,220 – 45,880 x 2,310 –
48,190 x 2,400 – 50,590 x 2,550 – 53,140 x 2,700 – 55,840 per month
Allowances
House Allowance- Dependent on deployment.
Commuter Allowance – 8,000 /= p.m.
If your background, experience and competencies suit any of the
above positions, please download NCPWD Application for
Employment and complete all sections as appropriate. Print, sign
and attach photocopies of your certificates and other
testimonials. All applications to be sent by Post or hand delivered
to the address below by 14th November 2017.
PLEASE DO NOT E-MAIL. Kindly indicate the position you are
applying for on the envelope.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applications should be addressed to
The Executive Director
National Council for Persons with Disabilities
P 0 Box 66577 00800
Nairobi Kenya
ATTENTION TO:
HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
QUALIFIED PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, PERSONS FROM THE
MARGINALIZED GROUPS AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities is an equal
opportunity employer. Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.