Deputy Director, External Relations

About the role

The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), a government agency established under the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, is recruiting one Deputy Director, External Relations (Grade 3, Ref: FRC/26/3). The post reports to the Director, Legal and External Relations and is based in Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate participation in regional and international forums on AML/CFT/CPF policies and programmes
• Map stakeholders abroad for collaboration and resource mobilisation, and liaise with foreign jurisdictions
• Implement cooperation strategies with foreign financial intelligence units and similar bodies
• Monitor external AML/CFT/CPF standards and advise management
• Manage a secure database of external relations materials and coordinate courtesy visits by partners and FIUs
• Prepare departmental and periodic management reports and coordinate departmental reports
• Identify and mitigate departmental risks, guide and approve work plans, and ensure prudent use of resources
• Oversee the mentorship programme, conduct performance reviews of direct reports, and ensure a safe work environment

Required profile

• 15 years of relevant experience, including 3 years at Assistant Director, External Relations or a comparable grade
• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Diplomacy, Social Science or equivalent
• Master's degree in the same fields or equivalent
• Membership of a relevant professional body in good standing and a valid practicing certificate where applicable
• Leadership course certificate of at least 4 weeks from a recognised institution
• Merit shown in work performance and results

Applications are made online through the FRC recruitment portal by 16 November 2026, 17:00 EAT, with originals of certificates produced at interview. Shortlisted candidates must also submit compliance documents (good conduct, tax, ethics and anti-corruption, HEALB, CRB).