Assistant Director, Research, Strategy and Monitoring Evaluation - 1 Post at Kenya Maritime Authority

Ref:09/23

Job Purpose

• Responsible for initiating policy formulation, Research, Quality Assurance, Coordination of Risks Management, Performance Management, Monitoring & Evaluation and resource mobilization including development and reviewing strategic plan of the Authority.

Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Coordinate the development, implementing and reviewing the Authority internal policies, regulations, guidelines;
• Assist in developing the agenda items for management on issues of Corporate planning and Resource Mobilization;
• Ensure alignment the Authority’s strategies with national and county policies, plans and strategies;
• Coordinating corporate performance management process of all the departments and divisions at the Authority;
• Coordinate the development of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual organisational performance reports;
• Ensure preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Authority’s work plans and Performance Contract (PC).
• Ensuring production of quality planning reports
• Guiding the performance contracting process for the Authority
• Developing, implementing and reviewing resource mobilization, strategies and programmes;
• Developing a framework for stakeholders collaborations,
• Preparing reports to donors and relevant agencies;
• Drafting and revision of agreements with partners;
• Identifying and mapping of potential and emerging sources of funding and assessing their current usage and potential for the future;
• Coordinating the development of proposals for funding;
• Identifying key strategic partners and maintaining a database

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics,
• Mathematics, 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, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
• Should have relevant experience for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Key competencies and skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to mobilize resources
• Negotiation skills