Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency Senior Manager - Research, Strategy and Performance Management Jobs in Kenya

Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency Senior Manager - Research, Strategy and Performance Management Jobs in Kenya


The position is responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for the following:

  • Preparation of draft policies, strategies and guidelines for carrying out research.

  • Assessment of Agency needs and consolidation of areas for policy and operational research.

  • Planning, organizing, coordinating, implementation and control of research
    activities.

  • Translate research findings into policy briefs for improvement of institutional
    delivery on mandate.

  • Collection and analysis of events and developments that have potential to impact
    the Agency’s business and preparation of regular reports and forecasts.

  • Coordinating the development and implementation of the Agency’s Strategic Plan.

  • Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on implementation the Agency’s strategic
    and operational plans.

  • Formulation of draft policies, strategies and guidelines for setting and implementing operational, quality and service level standards.

  • Formulation of draft policies, strategies and guidelines for environment, health,
    safety, social, land take, and related matters in activities projects and programs.

  • Coordinate the preparation, cascading and implementation of the Agency’s annual
    performance contracts.

  • Coordinating corporate performance measurement, evaluation and reporting.

  • Quarterly/Annually monitoring and evaluation of performance contracts of the Board and Agency’s contracted units.

  • Coordinating and overseeing the preparation and implementation of a quality management system for the Agency.

  • Provision of leadership and guidance to the research, strategy and performance management teams.

  • Preparation and execution of the Agency’s performance management framework.

  • Coordination of risk and business continuity management in the Agency.

  • Coordinate formulation and implementation of business process re-engineering initiatives.

  • Establishment, maintenance and enhancement of productive internal and external stakeholder linkages and engagement to enhance achievement of the Agency’s strategic goals.

  • Developing annual performance targets for Research strategy and performance management, being contracted and
    evaluated annually.

  • Any other responsibilities assigned by the Board or the CEO.

    Requirements

    To effectively perform the outlined duties, the Agency seeks to recruit a candidate with
    the following qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s Degree in economics or statistics or project planning and management
    or equivalent from a recognized university.

  • Master’s Degree in economics, statistics, policy research, strategic planning, business administration, project management or equivalent from a recognized university.

  • Post graduate diploma in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

  • Attended a management or leadership course lasting at least four weeks.

  • Be a member of a professional body in good standing, where applicable.

  • At least ten years of relevant experience in strategic planning, policy research,
    performance management, institutional development or related field.

  • Five years of relevant experience in a management position within an
    organization of equivalent mandate and scope of responsibilities.

  • Demonstrable negotiation, communication, networking, technical, analytical,
    strategic thinking, proposal writing, mentoring, coaching, problem solving,
    presentation and team leadership skills.

  • Strong report writing skills.

  • Track record of achievement of set performance targets.

  • Meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency Senior Manager - Research, Strategy and Performance Management Jobs in Kenya

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