Manager, Planning at Affordable Housing Board (AHB)

Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of a Manager, Planning will entail:

• Spearhead development, implementation, monitoring, and review of the Board’s internal policies, regulations, guidelines, and Strategic Plan;
• Tracking the progress and performance of projects and programs against set objectives;
• Overseeing and monitoring the implementation of the Strategic Plan and Performance Contracts;
• Supporting the development of Monitoring and Evaluation tools;
• Managing databases and records for monitoring and evaluation purposes;
• Providing insights and recommendations for project improvement;
• Presenting monitoring and evaluation reports to management and stakeholders;
• Guiding and advising on new ideas, techniques, methodologies, approaches, practices, and procedures in data analysis;
• Overseeing regular audits and reviews to identify gaps and areas for enhancement;
• Identifying opportunities to improve planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes.

Requirements & Qualifications

For appointment to this level, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at Assistant Manager, Planning, or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, Sociology, Finance, Business Administration, Built environment, Engineering, Public Policy, Monitoring & Evaluation, Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics Policy, Development Studies, Financial Economics, or Statistics, Built environment or related field from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable and in good standing;
• A valid practicing license, where applicable.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.