Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to planning, development and execution of strategy as a member of KCCB-Catholic Secretariat senior management team
Conceptualize formulate and implement initiatives for expressing the identity, philosophy and mission of KCCB, through the Commission’s goals, within established policies
Facilitate National-level coordination of Development and Social Services Commission’s policies and approaches for the Diocesan-level services of the Commission
Manage donor-funded projects of the Development and Social Services Commission being implemented in the respective Dioceses
Develop Programme & Project Proposals and source funds for approved programmes of the Commission
Develop initiatives to facilitate KCCB’s policy advocacy and influence on national thinking on pressing issues in the Commission’s focus areas
Prepare reports and operational plans for review and approval by Commission’s Executive Committee and plenary assembly
Develop and run relevant Training Workshops, targeted to appropriate personnel of the respective Dioceses and Church institutions with the aim of enhancing their capacity
Develop and sustain a strong Network of the Diocesan Coordinators and of the Diocesan Senior Technical Personnel of the Commission, by facilitating their meeting together, periodically for the purpose of joint deliberations, mutual exchanges of ideas, collective learning and internal policy harmonization within KCCB
Facilitate optimum staff performance for consistently high organizational output in the Commission through effective supervision, objective staff appraisal, ongoing staff development and by promoting team spirit and a sense of family among the staff
Ensure timely preparation and submission of technical reports to external stakeholders in compliance with expected reporting requirements
Sustain and strengthen relationship of KCCB with Commission-related external bodies by facilitating collaboration, networking and linkages, pursuant to the Commission’s goals
Maintain a comprehensive database on the various aspects of the Commission’s focus areas for purpose of advisory services to the different stakeholders of KCCB, and, in particular,
Participate in regional and international Caritas Technical Working Groups as a representative of Kenya and KCCB.
To perform any other work as may be assigned by Bishop or General Secretary
To put in place processes and controls to ensure that all administrative expenses and put with budget

Minimum Qualifications, Skills & Experience

A Master’s Degree in Management
Managerial/Administration skills
MS word, MS Excel and MS Powerpoint skills
Minimum 8 years working experience in humanitarian, social development or livelihood.
Good knowledge of technical, competency & strategic skills
Good interpersonal & communication Skills
Good leadership skills
Good understanding of the Catholic Church values
Good analytical skills
Excellent report writing skills
Integrity, with high degree of stewardship of resources