Director Research & Strategic Planning at Coast Development Authority

Job Summary

• Have Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields:- Project management, Economics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering or other pure sciencesrelevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Have a minimum period twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least five (5) years in a supervisory role in comparable position in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
• Have Masters Degree in any of the following fields: Project Management, Economics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering or other pure sciences and relevant or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Leadership course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be in possession of relevant professional qualifications;
• Be a member of a relevant professional body;
• Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Be proficient in computer applications.
• Fulfill requirements of Chapter six of the constitution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of research and development strategies, tools, management processes and methodologies that will ensure effective identification, evaluation and implementation of projects;
• coordinate the development of the Authority’s research and planning policy, procedures, guidelines and incentives that create a system approach to research and planning;
• Coordinate building and sustaining of a deep, corporate-wide capability to innovate by driving and continually measuring innovation Authority-wide with an aim to improve the Authority business spectrum;
• coordinate the development of skills, tools, management process, metrics and systems to support research and planning across the Authority;
• oversee innovation idea hypothesis testing, scoping, evaluation and concept experimentation;
• oversee screening and sequencing of innovative ideas within overall strategic direction;
• coordinate implementation of quick wins and rapid results initiative with significant value to the business and playing a key role in the identification of new business/services/products and support in their rollout;
• Ensure development of Research and Planning reports
• Ensuring department budgets are developed and aligned to work plans;
• Ensure development of networks and collaborations with partners in order to leverage on strategic partnerships for width, depth of reach, tapping into specialized professionals and gaining financial support;
• Ensure monitoring, evaluation and progress reporting of projects to the Authority’s management and key stakeholders;
• Ensuring that the Authority is adequately advised on management of research and planning needs of the Authority.
• Manage and Supervise department staff;
• Ensuring prudent utilization of the resources of the division; and
• Mentoring and coaching staff