Chief Manager / Planning, Research and Development
Ref: ENSDA/1/CM-PRD
Job Description
He/She will report to the Managing Director and will be responsible for:-
- Advise the MD and Senior Management (HODs) and Ministry of Regional Development Authorities (MORDA)) on matters relating to planning and provide professional and technical advice as required.
- Initiate studies and surveys (Research) as may be considered necessary by the Government or the Authority and to assess alternative demands within the region on the natural resources thereof, including agriculture, (both irrigated and rain-fed) forestry, wildlife, and tourism industries, electric power generation, mining and fishing, and to recommend economic priorities.
- Effect a programme of both monitoring and evaluating the performance of projects within the development area so as to improve such performance and establish responsibility thereof, and to improve future planning;
- Responsible for the maintenance, development (and assist in) implementation of all statutory and non statutory plans as pertinent to the work of the department.
- Provide staff with advice and support on planning policy matters.
- Ensure the provision of timely professional advice to the management on matters relating to the progress of the department.
- Keep service related systems and procedures under review and implement changes where appropriate, including the use of new technology in delivering the planning service and in order to deliver Best Value.
- Responsible for conducting performance appraisals, promote continuing professional development of staff within the department and setting standards of performance and to monitor achievement
- Produce and keep adequate and approved records and to compile reports, statistics or other relevant material related to the duties as allocated to the team or any others as may be reasonably required including ensuring that all statutory and government returns are completed and returned as required
- Reviews professional journals and scientific papers to keep abreast of changes in processing methods, product reformulation and legal and regulatory affairs which could impact Authority’s mandate and processes.
- Develops monitoring and evaluation frame work for the Authority activities
Qualifications and experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in economics or related field from a recognized university with 5 years experience in senior management position, three of which must have been hands on in planning and research activities.
- A Master’s Degree in Planning Economics and Development Research or project management.
- Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional development in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030.
- Must be computer literate with knowledge and experience in data analysis and planning software’s.
- Should demonstrate knowledge of community involvement in planning.
- Should demonstrated experience in community development initiatives.
- Should be above 30 years of age.
Serving officers who meet the above qualifications and requirements are encouraged to apply.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and experience of the individual will be offered to the right candidates.
The positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms.
Interested candidates should submit their applications with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating their current position, current remuneration level, E-mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 29th April 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Managing Director
Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority
Email address: md.ensda@gmail.com
P O Box 213-20500
Narok