Planning Officer Commission for Higher Education Jobs in Kenya

The Commission for Higher Education is a regulatory agency charged with planning, advising, accreditation and quality assurance in higher education.

The Commission for Higher Education wishes to recruit self-motivated and qualified professionals for vacant positions as outlined here below.

1. Planning Officer (CH6)
1 Post

Ref: CHE/HR/1PAF

Qualifications & Experience:

Honours first degree and a masters degree in economics or a related discipline from a recognized university.

At least Five (5) years working experience in an institution of higher learning, educational research or other large organization in any of the following areas:

• Economic planning, modeling and data analysis;
• Policy analysis and research;
• Development planning, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation;

In addition to the above the applicant must be computer literate and competent in application of packages such as Project Management System, SPSS or any other related system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties of Assistant Commission Secretary shall include:

• Tracking the implementation and periodic review of the Commission’s Strategic Plan;
• Advising on policy formulation, analysis and review;
• Facilitating development, monitoring and evaluation of Commission’s programme of activity;
• Development and update of statistical data bank on various aspects of university education in Kenya;
• Analysis of statistical data and production of accurate forecasts for planning purposes.
• Preparing and reviewing expenditure frameworks.

Terms:

The above position is initially for a 2-year contract. Renewal may be considered depending on satisfactory performance in addition to other considerations at the Commission’s discretion.

The above position is on permanent and pensionable terms.

Mode of Application:

Applications, together with the Curriculum Vitae; copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials including daytime telephone contact, should be sent to the undersigned so as to be received on or before 30th June 2011.

The job reference should be indicated on the envelope.

The Commission Secretary / Chief Executive Officer
Commission for Higher Education
P. O. Box 54999 – 00200
Nairobi

E-mail: csoffice@che.or.ke;

Website: www.che.or.ke

Salary and Benefits

The Commission offers a competitive package within guidelines for the Public Service in Kenya.

Commission for Higher Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer