Manager, Compliance at National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA)

REF - NAC/MC/11/9/2022

Job Purpose

Responsible to the Director Compliance and Quality Management for the information gathering and intelligence sharing in matters relating to ADA, support enforcement function in matters relating to ADA and carry out surveillance to monitor emerging trends in matters relating to alcohol and drug abuse, in collaboration with other lead agencies.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coordinate the developing and implementing of the Department’s Strategic Plans and Performance Contract targets
• Preparation of Departmental work plans and Budgets and Procurement plans.
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of compliance to the statutory requirements and other legal legislations, procedures, processes and policies by key industry players
• Conduct or direct the external investigations of compliance issues relating to alcohol and drug abuse
• Oversee implementation of the Authority’s policies on establishment and operations of rehabilitation facilities
• Develop and implement compliance-related policies and procedures throughout the Authority
• Carry out regular audits of alcoholic drinks manufacturers, dealers, suppliers and sellers to ascertain compliance, in collaboration with other agencies
• Facilitate dissemination of written policies and procedures related to compliance activities to all staff of the Authority
• Ensure enforcement of the law in the manufacture, package/labelling, distribution, establishment and selling of alcoholic drinks, in collaboration in liaison with lead agencies of the government
• Participate in development of the Authority’s Strategic Plan and ensure implementation within the Department
• Supervise and mentor the staff within the department.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Maintain an up to date database for manufacturers, dealers, distributors and sellers of alcohol and drugs in all counties
• Maintain an up-to-date documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes
• Prepare reports to management regarding compliance operations and progress at the Authority
• Prepare quarterly reports on regulations compliance for treatment and rehabilitation centres.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Responsible for prudent management, monitoring absorption and optimal utilization of budget for the Department for Operations.
• Provides recommendation  for approval of departmental budgets for Compliance programs approximately 50 million

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Responsible and accountable for the safety and custody of office equipment allocated.

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Oversee the collaboration with other departments to ensure continual improvement internal controls and procedures.
• Makes decisions for the departments in terms of staff issues, resources allocation, policy development and implementation

Working Conditions

• Office setting compliant with OSHA
• Cordial working relationship with the Board
• Enhanced working relationship with employees
• Periodic national and international travels
• Medical cover for self and family
• Group Accident cover and life insurance

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Administration, Law, Project Management, Public Health, Economics or related disciplines
• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Administration, Law, Public Health, Project Management, Economics or related disciplines

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Membership and good standing in a relevant professional Body

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least eight (8) years working experience, three (3) of which must be in management;

Other requirements:

• Leadership course from a recognized institution
• Must be a Kenyan citizen and fulfil Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
• Certificate in risk management/quality assurance from a recognized institution

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