REPORTING LINE: MANAGER, RESEARCH ANDSTRATEGY WILL REPORT TO THE DIRECTOR, POLICY, RESEARCH & STRATEGY

JOB PURPOSE

The Manager, Research and Strategy is responsible for coordinating the development of strategic plans, policies development, and research for the Board.

JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Develop and monitor the implementation of the Boards strategic plan and the Performance Contract ;


• Develop business re-engineering processes;


• Develop and implement the strategies on business continuity;


• Initiate strategic collaborations, partnerships and linkages with the Boards stakeholders;


• Develop and Implement guidelines to promote the Boards advocacy initiatives in engineering;


• Develop and Implement programs to promote knowledge management in engineering matters;


• Develop and implement resource mobilization strategies to support funding of the Boards projects;


• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Key Projects/Activities for the Board;


• Mentor, Coach and supervise staff under the department;


• Prepare the departmental work plans and budgets;


• Undertake performance appraisal for the staff under the department

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

• Have a minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) years of which should be in a supervisory position.


• Have Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Economics, Statistics,or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; and


•  Have Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution


•  Be registered with a professional body where applicable; and


• Have Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  

For consideration to the position, the candidate must demonstrate that they have:

• Resources Mobilization Skills;


•  Good planner and organizer;


• Excellent decision maker;


• Excellent analytical, negotiation; and


• Interpersonal and communication skills.