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.