Ref. No. HELB/012 - Grade 4
Job Profile
The job holder is responsible for coordinating the implementation of policies and procedures for efficient and effective strategic plan formulation, Research, Quality Management, Performance Contracting, Performance Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Knowledge Management, Business process re-engineering and reviewing strategic plan of the of the institution.
Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
Strategy and Planning
Coordinating and developing the Board's Corporate strategy and monitoring its implementation.
Analyzing key performance indicators for the formulation of departmental plans, programs and activities aligned to the corporate Mission and Governmental priorities.
Coordinating the Performance Contracting process in liaison with other departmental representatives
Co-ordinating the formulation of overall strategy for the organization
Developing the strategic plan and aligning functional units with relevant government policies
Undertaking strategy review in line with operating business environment and needs
Developing strategic framework designed to proactively identify and respond to the changing market/environmental conditions, unplanned events and deviation from plans.
Coordinating the organizational budget planning cycle through aligning of the budget and the strategic plan.
Preparing of division plans and budget
Preparing periodic reports to relevant departments and authorities.
Preparation of division plans, budget and effectively managing Corporate Performance
Coordinating the Performance Contracting process
Compilation and Dissemination of various Monitoring & Evaluation reports
Providing Performance Evaluation Feedback reports to departments
Supervising development of corporate innovation strategies and annual innovation plan
Supervising establishment and coordination of mainstreaming of innovative culture within the organization
Establishing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess innovation systems and programs.
Overseeing generation and management of innovations
Coordinating establishment and maintenance innovation platform
Monitoring & Evaluation
Analyzing key performance indicators for the formulation of departmental plans, programs and activities aligned to the corporate Mission and Governmental priorities
Coordinating the Performance Contracting process
Conducting continuous Monitoring and Evaluation of the Strategy and making coursecorrection
Conducting continuous Monitoring and Evaluation of the Strategy and making course correction
Preparing periodic reports to relevant departments and authorities.
Monitoring & evaluating all the Board's programs and projects.
Reviewing and Maintaining Monitoring & Evaluation framework
Monitoring and Evaluating execution of the approved Corporate Performance Contract.
Providing Performance Evaluation Feedback reports to departments
Establishing the monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess innovation systems and programs.
Research
Developing and implementing research strategy and annual research plan
Planning, designing and carrying out research/surveys and prepare reports
Coordinating the development and reviews of the Board's policies, guidelines, procedures, and manuals in liaison with all departments.
Managing outsourced research activities
Disseminating and sensitizing the organization's policies and guidelines.
Facilitating development of new products and services through research in liaison with relevant departments.
Carrying out periodic environmental analysis on emerging issues.
Managing Board's business intelligence system and activities
Carrying out periodic data analysis and produce reports to inform decisions on core functions of the Board.
Storing and reporting of vital statistics on the Board's performance in core mandate
Designing suitable tools for research and the reporting format of analyzed data to facilitate decision making.
Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management
Carrying out periodic environmental analysis on business trends.
Managing Board's business intelligence system and activities
Carrying out periodic data analysis and producing reports to inform decisions on core functions of the Board.
Establishing guidelines on analysis, storage and reporting of vital statistics on the Board's performance in core mandate
Developing information resources management strategies and plan
Managing online and physical resource center/library for efficiency in information gathering, storage and retrieval.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
Served for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal Planning Officer or in a comparable position.
Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields Economics, Statistics, Mathematics with Economics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Master's degree in any of the following fields Economics, Statistics, Mathematics with Economics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.Leadeship Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Membership of a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable.
A valid practicing certificate where applicable.
Certificate in computer applications; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Key competencies and skills
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Strategic and innovative thinking
Interpersonal skills
Negotiation skills
Effective Decision Making
Presentation Skills
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multitask
Planning and Organizing