Job Description
Job Title Manager, Public Education and Advocacy
Grade NAC 3
Job Purpose
Responsible to the Director Public Education & Advocacy and Rehabilitation for overall
coordination in formulation and implementation of the Authority’s strategy on preventive education and advocacy programs in line with the Authority mandate.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
a) Provide technical advice to the Director on matters relating to Public Education & Advocacy;
b) Provide leadership in the execution of the Authority’s strategy on preventive education & advocacy;
c) Formulate, implement, interpret and review policies, standards and manuals in the area of alcohol and drug use prevention;
d) Prepare Board papers for deliberation and decision making and implementation on matters relating to Public Education & Advocacy;
e) Coordinate development of work plans for public education and advocacy department and undertake continuous performance monitoring and evaluation on the programmes;
f) Coordinate the development of relevant campaign information, education and communication materials in prevention and management of substance use disorders;
g) Coordinate the development of the internal and external frameworks for engaging relevant partners, institutions and stakeholders in resource mobilization;
h) Develop strategic plan and performance contract and its implementation;
i) Prepare annual departmental budgets, work plan and procurement plan;
j) Oversee the overall performance management of the department;
k) Operationalize risk management within the department;
l) Management of departmental staff.
II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
a) Report on departmental progress, making appropriate recommendations for innovations, improvement, or changes to the Director as required;
b) Develop and cascade departmental targets and appraisal process for staff in the department;
c) Ensure development and review of the training programs for preventive education and
advocacy in line with universal prevention curricula;
d) Monitor implementation of public education and advocacy programs;
e) Formulate policies and procedures on preventive education and advocacy;
f) Participate in public fora relating to drug demand reduction;
g) Coordinate requests for training on ADA by private and public sector institutions.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
a) Responsible for prudent management, monitoring absorption and optimal utilization of budget for the department.
b) Provide recommendation for approval of departmental budget approximately 50 million.
c) Initiate and maintain partnerships and linkages with relevant national and international
development partners
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible and accountable for the safety and custody of office equipment allocated to the department
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
a) Domesticate relevant international protocols on alcohol and drug abuse.
b) Oversee mainstreaming of alcohol and drug abuse policies in the public sector institutions
c) Makes decisions for the department in terms of staff issues, resources allocation, policy
development and implementation.
IV. Working Conditions
a) Office setting compliant with OSHA
b) Enhanced working relationship with employees
c) Periodic national and international travels
d) Medical cover for self and family
e) Group Accident cover and life insurance
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
a) Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Community Development, Public Health, Sociology
or related discipline in Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
b) Degree holder in Education, Psychology, Community Development, Public Health, Sociology
or related discipline in Social Sciences from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
c) Must be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
d) Certificate in a Leadership Course from a recognized institution.
Previous relevant work experience required.
At least 8 years work experience, 3 of which must be in preventive education related programs
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills
• Knowledge of strategic management
• Analytical skills
• Strong negotiation and reporting skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Mentorship and Coaching
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes
• Effective communication skills
• Leadership and supervision
• Interpersonal skills
• Professionalism
• Ethical and integrity
• Team player
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and
Integrity.