Manager, Strategy and Planning, KBI 3 at The Kenya BioVax Institute

Vacancy No.: KBI/06/02/2025

Job Purpose:

• The Strategy and Planning Manager will be responsible for developing and executing long-term strategic plans for the organisation through coordinating the strategy formulation, execution, strategic planning and performance management, monitoring and evaluation, and risk and quality management systems.
• The role requires the analysis of trends, identifying growth opportunities, and monitoring performance to ensure that the company aligns with its overall vision and goals, often collaborating with cross-functional teams to effectively implement strategies.

Requirements:

• At least thirteen (13) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Leadership development course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Member of a relevant professional body where applicable.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Job Specification

Key Competencies and skills:

• Strong strategic planning experience and innovative thinking.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Leadership, managerial, and collaboration skills.
• Research skills.
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Mentoring and coaching skills.
• Proficiency in using strategic planning software and tools.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Overseeing development, implementation, and review of procedures, standards, guidelines, and protocols related to strategy and planning services.
• Spearheading the development, execution, evaluation, reporting, and review of the Institute’s Strategic Plan.
• Initiating and supervising corporate, business, and Institute’s performance contract reviews and recommending strategic interventions.
• Monitoring the implementation of Institute’s policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Offering technical advice in matters pertaining to Strategy and Planning.
• Developing internal monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems.
• Overseeing monitoring, evaluation, verification, analysis of work plans, and progress reports.
• Cultivating a risk management culture to ensure all material risks are identified, analyzed, and mitigated.
• Coordinating the development of risk management tools.
• Overseeing assessments and implementation of the strategic risk management plan.
• Coordinating and guiding the Board on the management approach of risk appetite and tolerance.
• Overseeing performance management in the Institute with a key focus on the Institute’s Scorecards.
• Ensuring prudent utilization of resources allocated to the department.
• Developing and implementing departmental work plans and budgets.
• Coordinating the development and compilation of periodic performance reports.
• Articulating the Institute’s strategic priorities through planning, monitoring, and evaluation of new and ongoing projects and strategic initiatives.
• Developing change-management programs within the Institute.
• Facilitating training and research in the department.