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Job Purpose

The Deputy Director is responsible for coordinating registration of PBOs and effective management of PBOs data.

Job Description

• • Overseeing the registration of public benefit organizations in accordance with the PBO Act.
• • Overseeing the design, maintenance and updating of a register of public benefit organizations.
• • Promoting the development of self-regulations among PBOs and foster the recognition of Forums and the Federation.
• • Establishing an administrative and regulatory framework within which public benefit organizations can conduct their affairs.
• • Issuing certificates of registration to PBOs.
• • Advising the Government on the activities of public benefit organizations and their role in development within Kenya.
• • Creating an environment within which the public may have access to information concerning registered public benefit organizations.
• • Facilitating information sharing and networking between public benefit organizations and the Government.

Person Specifications

• ✓ Minimum of fifteen (15) years cumulative work, eight (8) years in management or in an equivalent and comparable position.
• ✓ Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Development Studies, Project Management, Social Sciences and Business Administration, Commerce, Business Management (Strategic Management option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• ✓ Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Development Studies, Project Management, Social Sciences and Business Administration, Commerce, Business Management (Strategic Management option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• ✓ Professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing, where applicable.
• ✓ Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• ✓ Proficiency in computer applications.
• ✓ Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.
• ✓ Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management.