Manager, Strategy and Planning

The Officer will be responsible for coordination of the development and operational implementation of the Office’s Strategic Plan.

• Coordinate the development and implementation of the Office’s Strategic plan and work plans

• Monitor and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness

• Prepare and present performance reports to the National Director and Board

• Liaise with Government agencies to ensure alignment with national development goals

• Administer and coordinate the activities of a range of specified operating and support programs, as appropriate to the objectives of the Office

• Develop and manage annual capital and/or operating budgets; monitor, and coordinate Office budgets as appropriate.

• Develop funding proposals for the Office

• Collect, analyse and compile data on performance of the Office as per its annual plans and targets

• Represent the Office to Governmental agencies, funding agencies, national organizations, and/or the general public; as assigned.

• Lead Monitoring and Evaluation of the Office’s activities

• Lead the annual review and target setting of performance indicators and methods to capture key activities 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, or Social Sciences, or Social Work and Social Administration, or Statistics, or Economics, or Development Planning, or related area

• Master’s Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized University/Institution is an added advantage

• Relevant professional certifications shall be an added advantage

• A minimum of five (05) working experience in a role related to policy, planning and evaluation in a busy organisation of which 2 years shall be at supervisory level.

• Excellent knowledge of evaluation techniques and mechanisms

• Must have a solid understanding of policy and planning in public sector

• Knowledgeable about the Monitoring and Evaluation requirements in public sector

• Excellent computer skills 

• Able to prioritize and co-ordinate work streams/projects to drive delivery of tasks

• A resilient team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is willing to take responsibility leading and working with others to create breakthrough solutions to complex problems

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)

• Strong analytical skills

• Will be responsible and supervise five staff.