Manager Strategy, Monitoring And Evaluation. at Financial Reporting Centre (FRC)

REF: SME/03/2020 – MANAGER STRATEGY, MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRC GRADE 3 ONE (1) POST

The Manager, Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation will report to the Director General.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities:-

• Providing advisory services to the Director General on strategies for Corporate Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Performance Management, Quality Assurance and Risk Management;
• Coordinating the  development,  review  and  dissemination  of  the  Centre’s Strategic Plan, Procedures and Policies;
• Establishing long term objectives for M&E processes and aligning them with the Centre’s Objectives;
• Designing and reviewing Monitoring & Evaluation of framework
• Providing guidance on the formulation and review of departmental plans and policy documents that are aligned to the corporate strategic plan;
• Developing and coordinating the implementation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in liaison with the departmental heads;
• Updating the strategic policy initiatives and Government priorities in line with MTPF guidelines
• Spearheading the development of annual performance contracts and reporting on the achievements of the Centre’s and departmental contracts;
• Tracking the implementation of the strategic plan by various departments and preparing progress reports;
• Identifying, documenting and mitigating risks in liaison with the departmental heads, and ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance;
• Establishing and monitor maintenance of Quality Management System and implementation of other business process reengineering initiatives;
• Providing leadership in the annual review of strategic plans in view of emerging issues in the operational environment;
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual strategy implementation reports;
• Participating in the preparation of the annual work plans and budgeting; and
• Initiating corporate impact assessment studies.

Person Specifications

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

• At least eight (8) years’ work experience in Strategy Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, five (5) of which must have been in a management position;
• Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines:- Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Administration, Project Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Masters’ degree in any of the following disciplines:- Economics, Statistics Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Administration, Project Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting at least four (4) weeks from a recognized institution as an added advantage;
• Certificate in Policy Development or Policy Analysis as an added advantage;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya; and
• Must be a citizen of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong managerial and leadership skills;
• Demonstrate strong communication and reporting skills;
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrate excellent presentation and reporting skills;
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the government development agenda
• High level of judgement and integrity;
• Ability to mentor and coach;
• Demonstrate competence in work performance; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.