Manager Corporate Strategy and Planning at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

REF NO: NEMA.MNG/CSP/26/4/2022

Job specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

• Coordinating the development, review and implementation of policies andprocedures on corporate planning, monitoring & Evaluation, quality assurance and risk management;
• Spearheading the development and review of corporate strategic objectives and policies to ensure consistency with the National goals and plans;
• Coordinating the development and review of the Authority’s strategic plan and monitor its implementation;
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the Authority’s performance contract;
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the Authority’s quality and environmental management systems through quality assurance programmes;
• Coordinating internal and external Audits for the quality and environment management systems;
• Developing and advising the Authority on risk control measures/technics to reduce the frequency or severity of losses and provide feedback to management;
• Coordinating internal and external Audits for risk management systems;
• Coordinating Monitoring and evaluation of implementation of programmes, projects, and activities;
• Advising Management on progress made and areas of improvement;
• Coordinating internal and external Audits for quality assurance;
• Coordinating formulation of standard operating procedures for every directorate;
• Coordinating risk management activities in the Authority;
• Reviewing and presenting Board papers emanating from the department;
• Supervising, guiding and appraising staff in the department;
• Facilitating identification and evaluation of risks in liaison with other Directorates and Departments;
• Evaluating execution of the approved Performance Contract through review of quarterly and annual progress reports;
• Coordinating implementation of the Authority’s quality management systems;
• Ensuring Monitoring and evaluation of NEMA programmes, projects and activities;
• Ensuring implementation of NEMA Monitoring & Evaluation policy;
• Overseeing implementation of risk management framework in the Authority.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a person must have:

1. Bachelor’s degree any of the following fields; Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Development studies, Business Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
2. Master’s degree in any of the following fields; Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Development studies, Business Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
3. At least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience in Public Service or Private Sector, four (4) of which must be in a management role;
4. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
5. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
6. Proficiency in computer applications.
7. Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.