Assistant Manager - Budget & Corporate Planning at Kenya Railways

Ref: KRBR109

Reports to the Strategy and Economic Planning Manager. Responsible for Coordination of Economic Planning and budgeting activities to achieve the Corporation’s Strategic Objectives

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinates preparation of the Corporation’s Strategic Plan and Business Plan in line with the Government’s long and medium term Development plans
2. Coordinates preparation of Corporation’s Annual Performance Contracting targets in line with the PC guidelines, Strategic Plan and the Budget
3. Coordinate preparation and review of departmental Work plans and Performance Contracts to ensure they are aligned to Corporation’s Strategic Plan
4. Coordinates preparation of Corporation Annual Budget and ensures it is linked to the Annual Work Plan, Strategic Plan and the Government’s Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) budgeting process
5. Coordinates identification and development of Key Performance Indicators and Targets for the Corporation in consultation with management to guide resource allocation and improve organizational performance
6. Provides guidance in formulation, interpretation and review of the Corporation development planning policies, strategic directions, programmes and projects as per the Strategic Plan
7. Facilitates capacity building on Planning and Budgeting in the Corporation
8. Supervises, motivates, appraises and ensures suitable training for staff in the Section

Requirements for the Job

1. Master Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
3. A minimum of eight (8) years’ work experience and at least three (3) in a supervisory role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
4. Be a member of a relevant professional body / institution where applicable;
5. Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
6. Proficiency in computer applications;
7. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

TERMS OF OFFER

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.