ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, RESEARCH STRATEGY & PLANNING – 1 POST

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Original Job Details:

Company: Kenya Maritime Authority

Location: Kenya

Date Posted: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

About the Job

Responsible for initiating policy formulation, Research, Quality Assurance, Coordination of Risks Management, Performance Management, Monitoring & Evaluation and resource mobilization including development and reviewing strategic plan of the Authority.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the development, implementing and reviewing the Authority internal policies, regulations, guidelines.
  • Assist in developing the agenda items for management on issues of Corporate planning and Resource Mobilization.
  • Ensure alignment the Authority’s strategies with national and county policies, plans and strategies.
  • Coordinating corporate performance management process of all the departments and divisions.
  • Coordinate the development of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual organisational performance reports.
  • Ensure preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Authority’s work plans and Performance Contract (PC).
  • Ensuring production of quality planning reports.
  • Guiding the performance contracting process for the Authority.
  • Developing, implementing and reviewing resource mobilization, strategies and programmes.
  • Developing a framework for stakeholders’ collaborations.
  • Preparing reports to donors and relevant agencies.
  • Drafting and revision of agreements with partners.
  • Identifying and mapping of potential and emerging sources of funding.
  • Coordinating the development of proposals for funding.
  • Identifying key strategic partners and maintaining a database.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
  • Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
  • At least three (3) years of relevant experience.
  • Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance.
  • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
  • Key competencies and skills: Strong analytical skills, Communication skills, Strategic and innovative thinking, Strong interpersonal skills, Ability to mobilize resources, Negotiation skills.