Assistant Director Planning and Strategy

Job Specifications: Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail; Coordinating the development of the Laboratory's Corporate strategy and monitoring its implementation; Spearheading cascading of the performance contracting and communicating corporate strategy; Analyzing key performance indicators for the formulation of plans, programs and activities aligned to the corporate Mission and Governmental priorities; Coordinating the performance contracting process; Aligning functional units with corporate strategy and relevant governmental policies; Coordinating periodic strategy review in line with operating business environmental and needs of the Laboratory; Coordinating periodical analysis to advise management and recommend actions to improve the Laboratory's value proposition; Advising Management on Strategic Partnerships and collaborations for resource mobilization; Overseeing preparation of periodic reports to relevant Government departments and Agencies; Providing guidance on preparation of departmental, division plans and budget; Coordinating development and Implementation of a Corporate Business Continuity Plan (BCP). Person specifications: Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Planning Officer or in a comparable position; Bachelor degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies and Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Master's degree in any of the following field: Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; At least two weeks Certificate in Project Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable: and Proficiency in computer applications.