Director, Planning, Business Development and Investment at Ewaso Ngiro South River Basin Development Authority

Job Description

Director, Planning, Business Development and Investments will be answerable to Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer for

• Coordinate the development and monitoring the implementation of long-range integrated basin-based development master plans
• Coordinates the development and monitors the implementation of the Authority’s Strategic Plans;
• Coordinates the development and management of the Authority’s strategies by identifying and driving execution of strategic initiatives and growth opportunities;
• Developing and implementing sustainability strategies through income generating investments right from identification of suitable investment projects and appraisal through feasibility studies;
• Overseeing research and innovation that develops new ways of meeting the Authority’s goals to achieve its mandate, vision and mission;
• Organizing programmes/projects in line with the mandate, vision and mission of the Authority;
• Determining, implementing and monitoring research and development strategies, policies and plans;
• Leading research projects and coordinating activities of research workers;
• Interpreting results of research projects and recommending associated product and service development innovations;
• Providing advice on research and development options available to the authority;
• Coordinating and managing the Authority’s result-based performance and accountability system;
•  Coordinating the various studies of schemes within the basin such that human, water, animal, land and other resources are utilized to the best advantage;
• Managing an Authority-wide process for the development, execution, and regular tracking of Authority’s projects, programmes and investment strategies and milestone achievement;
• Monitoring and evaluating basin-based integrated development programmes and projects for effective planning and implementation;
• Planning and overseeing a comprehensive fundraising/ resource mobilization program with the purpose of securing significant resources for implementation of Authority’s projects, programmes and Investments;
• Organize stakeholder engagements and public participation;
• Advice the MD/CEO on integrated regional development planning for the management and sustainable development of basin-based natural resources and recommend economic priorities;
• Oversee the development of new programmes and projects to support the strategic direction of the Authority;
• Coordinate planning for the development of the basin and initiate investment activities identified from such planning;
• Coordinating the various studies of schemes within the basin such that human, water, animal, land and other resources are utilized to the best advantage;
• Oversee the initiation and development of business plans, investment plans, concept notes and project proposals for various investment opportunities;
• Oversee the development and implementation of resource mobilization and investments plans, strategies and approaches for mobilizing resources for investments as well as driving the implementation of Public Private Partnership
• (PPP);
• Coordinate the establishment of systems, linkages and partnerships with governments, diversified key donors, private sector and other agencies on investments including public private partnerships(PPP);
• Coordinate capacity building on Integrated Regional Development Planning, investments and business development and opportunities within the area;
• Oversee the development and implementation of marketing strategies for the Authority’s products and services.
• Providing expertise and leadership in development and implementation of result based monitoring, evaluation and reporting system with detailed guideline for its implementation;
• Support in project design including strategic frameworks (Results framework, log
• frames);
• Overseeing the establishment and maintenance of a database of natural resources and recommend sustainable utilization measures within the Basin;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of information sharing and library policies, standards, procedures, documentation;
• Developing new programmes and projects to support the strategic direction of the Authority
• Providing leadership and direct all Departments and divisions of Planning, Business Development and Investments Directorate, (directly, and indirectly through subordinates), which includes prioritizing and assigning work; monitoring workloads, conducting performance evaluations; ensuring adherence to standards and procedures; developing staff;
• Continuous training, mentoring and supporting of staff for improved performance and succession planning in the Directorate;
• Liaising with the Parent Ministry, development partners, investors and other stakeholders on projects, programmes, investments;
• Organizing consultative forums with relevant agencies and stakeholders on integrated development and sustainable utilization of natural resources within the basin;
• Attendance at meetings and serve as a technical advisor to the Planning and Development Committee of the Board;
• Undertake studies and surveys of the basin;
• Monitor the implementation of the Annual Performance Contract, Annual work plan, and the Strategic Plan;
• Identify and secure donor support;
• Create and maintain a database on investment opportunities and development partners;
• Ensure profitability and sustainability of the enterprises developed by the Authority;
• Develop the Authority’s Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), annual investment plans and work plans;
• Organize stakeholder engagements and public participation;
• Identification of new business opportunities and undertaking investments for income generation and financial sustainability of the Authority;
• Undertake the cost-benefit analysis of proposed business, research and development activities and investments of the Authority;
• Building Capacity on Integrated Regional Development Planning, investments and business development and opportunities within the area;
• Coordinating quarterly and annual reports depending on project requirements;
• Development and strengthening institutional monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures within the Authority;
• Develop, implement and monitor strategic plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the Authority’s mission and priorities;
• Interpreting results of research projects and recommending associated product and service development innovations;
• Monitoring leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assessing implications for the authority;
• Publishing results of significant research projects

Appointment Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Bachelor’s degree in any of following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Development Planning, Development Studies, Business Management, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or equivalent qualification from a
• recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of following disciplines: Economics, Development Planning, Development Studies, Business Management, Business/ Public Administration, Corporate Communication/ Public Relations, Social-Sciences, International Relations, Finance, Marketing, Community Development equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Leadership/Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Member of Professional body where applicable.
• Have ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been in a senior management position in a reputable organization or;
• Have served in the grade of Manager Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation or Manager Business Development, Investments and Enterprise Management or in a relevant and comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years
• Demonstrate professional competency and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Communication and presentation skills;
• Leadership and organization skills;
• Negotiation skills and Persuasion Skills;
• Strong crisis management and conflict mediation skills;
• problem solving skills;
• Critical thinking and analytical skills;
•  Interpersonal/people management skills;
• Resource Mobilization skills