Manager, Strategy and Planning at The Kenya BioVax Institute

Job Purpose:

The Strategy and Planning Manager will be responsible for coordinating the strategy formulation, execution; strategic planning and performance management, monitoring and evaluation, risk and quality management systems in the Institute.

Requirements:

• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a supervisory position;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Leadership Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Member of professional body in good standing where applicable;
• Demonstrated high standards of professional competence and managerial ability;
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Fulfills the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Specification

Key Competencies and skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Leadership and managerial Skills
• Communication skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Research skills
• Ability to mobilize resources
• Negotiation skills
• Planning and budgeting skills
• Problem solving skills
• Mentoring and coaching skills
• Computing skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation and review of procedures, standards, guidelines and protocols related to strategy and planning services;
• Spearhead the development, execution, evaluation, reporting and review of the Institute’s Strategic Plan;
• Initiate and supervise corporate, business and Institute’s performance contract reviews, and recommend strategic interventions;
• Monitor the implementation of Institute’s policies, standards, guidelines and procedures;
• Offer technical advice in matters pertaining to Strategy and planning;
• Develop internal monitoring, evaluation and reporting system;
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, verification, analysis of work plans, and progress reports;
• Cultivate a risk management culture to ensure all material risks are identified, analyzed and mitigated;
• Coordinate the development of risk management tools;
• Oversee assessments and implementation of the strategic risk management plan;
• Coordinate and guide the Board on management approach of risk appetite and tolerance;
• Oversee performance management in the Institute with key focus on the Institute’s Scorecards;
• Guide identification and implementation of institutional flagship projects geared towards realization of Vision 2030, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other national strategies;
• Coordinate the development and compilation of periodic performance reports;
• Articulate the Institute strategic priorities through planning, monitoring and evaluation of new and ongoing projects and strategic initiatives;
• Develop change-management programs within the Institute; and
• Facilitate training and research in the division.