Senior Planning Officer at National Biosafety Authority

The job holder is responsible for taking lead in developing and communicating the Authority’s strategy as well as monitoring the implementation progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and formulate the Authority’s development and resource mobilization strategies;
• Draft the Authority’s strategic plan, coordinate its review and communicate to the various units.

• Develop the relevant implementation tool (e.g. annual operation plan) in consultation with all other departments.
• Continuously track the strategic plan implementation and report progress to senior management
• Convene senior management forums on strategy development, implementation and review
• Analyze data collected during these activities and avail the information for decision making.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Supervise, mentor and coach staff below

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Statistics/Mathematics/Planning
• Masters’ Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Diploma in Project management
• Four (4) weeks training on Senior Management Course in a Government Training Institution.
• Four (4) years’ relevant work experience with at least one (1) year in a supervisory role
• Institute for Economic Affairs Membership

Key competencies and skills

• Computer Applications skills.
• Data analysis and planning software skills
• High integrity level
• Communication skill
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to details
• Leadership skills
• Results orientated

In fulfilling the Chapter Six requirements, the applicants MUST attach clearance certificates from the following bodies:-

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)