Resource Mobilization Officer - 1 Position at Kerio Valley Development Authority

JOB PURPOSE

• An Officer at this level will report to the Deputy Director Planning and will support implementation of the Authority’s Resource Mobilization initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementing and reviewing policies, strategies, guidelines, standards and procedures on planning, research, resource mobilization;
• Developing Basin based plans for projects and programmes for the Authority;
• implementing and reviewing the Integrated Regional Development Master Plan (IRDMP);
• Developing, implementing and reviewing strategic plan for the Authority;
• Undertaking feasibility studies and surveys and recommending economic priorities for the Authority;
• Updating and maintaining an integrated database and a repository of the basin resources for effective forward planning;
• Coordinating the identification of relevant stakeholders and development partners;
• Developing project proposals and business plans for resource mobilization;
• Undertaking research on projects and activities of the Authority;
• Interpreting and disseminating research findings and recommendations;
• Facilitating the Authority’s performance management;
• Preparing the Authority’s Public Expenditure Review (PER) and Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Budget;and
• Coordinating the provision of library services.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

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

• Served in the grade of Planning Officer II for a minimum period of four (4) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Economics, Economics and Statistics, Statistics, Economics & Finance, Development Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

REFERENCE NUMBER: KVDA/HR/PRD/5