Manager, Regional Planning Research and Projects (Re-Advertised) - Lake Basin Development Authority

Manager, Regional Planning Research and Projects (Re-Advertised)

Lake Basin Development Authority is a Regional Development Authority mandated to spearhead Development within the Lake Victoria Basin and its catchment regions, with a view of “fostering sustainable economic development and empowerment of the communities.”

In view of this and as part of fulfilling our Strategic Plan 2008 - 2012, the following positions are open for application from qualified professionals.

 

Reports to Chief Manager- Planning. He or she will be responsible for:-

• Overall formulation of integrated plans, coordination and management of planning services including Research and Development; Monitoring and Evaluation and Resource Centre services.
• Design, develop and improve new and existing projects.
• Manage planning, research resources within budget and project schedules.
• Coordination of preparation and review of Organizational work plan

Requirements

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, Natural Sciences or any social science with post-graduate qualification in Project Planning & Management, Monitoring & Evaluation or equivalent.
• A master’s degree in resource planning or Strategic planning will be an added advantage.
• Membership with relevant professional body

Relevant Experience & Skills:

• At least 5 years in senior management position, excellent planning, monitoring & evaluation skills, highly polished analytical and problem identification and solving skills.
• Must be computer literate with familiarity or has a good understanding of modern planning tools and other resource mapping processes/techniques for planning and development.
• Familiarity with national and regional planning systems, RDAs policy and Vision 2030 objectives are definite advantages.
• Coordination, management, conceptualization and report writing skills are extremely essential and good interpersonal and communication skills

Personal Attributes:

• Honesty and confidentiality, ability to work under pressure and deliver within deadlines

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications quoting the job reference on the envelope, accompanied by a detailed CV with three referees and day time telephone contacts, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before Monday 6th December 2010

The Managing Director,
Lake Basin Development Authority
P.O. Box 1516-40100,
Kisumu