Foreign Affairs Deputy Director, Foreign Service/Minister- Counsellor Jobs in Kenya
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Foreign Service/Counsellor I, CSG 7’;
A Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: International Studies, International Relations, Economics, Law or any other relevant discipline from a University recognized in Kenya; and
Demonstrated outstanding professional competence, effective leadership and administrative skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
Headquarters
An officer at this level may be deployed as the Deputy Head of Department. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Participating in the formulation analysis and interpretation of Kenya’s foreign policy
Articulating and defending Kenya’s foreign policy;
Formulating Kenya’s position in relation to negotiations on bilateral and international instruments, meetings and conference as well as those from missions;
Networking with the Ministries/State Departments, Inter–governmental organizations and diplomatic missions accredited to Kenya;
Participating in the formulation of the foreign services Institute training programmes;
Maintaining a database on vacancies in international and intergovernmental organizations;
Facilitating employment of Kenya nationals;
Participating in development of policy priorities and strategies for responding to emerging international events and trends
Coordinating provision of consular and protocol services; and
Implementing performance targets and annual work plans.
Missions
An officer at this level may be deployed as the Head of Chancery in a
mission. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Providing administrative support services and financial oversight at the mission;
Monitoring and analyzing political and economic developments in the host country and preparing appropriate reports;
Projecting, promoting, interpreting and defending Kenyas Foreign policy;
Coordinating formulation of Kenyas position in relation to negotiations on bilateral and International Instruments, meetings and conferences;
Coordinating trade cultural and other events to promote Kenya;
Monitoring media reports and preparing appropriate responses;
Organizing official functions and programmes for Kenya dignitaries;
Coordinating provision of consular and protocol services and preparation of briefs, statements and diplomatic notes and messages;
Coordinating development of performance targets, annual work plans and annual budget for the mission, performance reporting and appraisal; and
Prioritizing acquisition of assets and properties and maintenance of an appropriate database.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Foreign Affairs Deputy Director, Foreign Service/Minister- Counsellor Jobs in Kenya
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