JOB REF: ENSDA/PRD/01/2023

Job Purpose
 The job holder will be responsible for;

• Planning: plan, develop, and establish policies, procedures, and objectives of the Authorities Planning function to provide organizational strategic direction, oversee integrated development planning, development project concepts and proposals, prepare budgets; and monitoring and evaluate the projects and programs.
• Research & Development: plan, develop, and establish policies, procedures, and objectives of the Authority’s research and Development functions in line with the Authority’s objectives; review and initiate research and development proposals and ensure the Authority remains up to date in terms of technological changes.
• Regional Co-ordination: plan, develop and establish policies, procedures, and objectives of the Authority’s regional coordination of the 6 sub-regional offices; raise awareness among community leaders, businesses, and the general public in the sub-regions on the benefits of sustainable utilization of resources, and enhancing the participation of stakeholders and partners in projects implementation; coordinate all activities in the sub-regions including
• identification, and prioritization of projects and programs for implementation by the Authority in the sub-regions.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Bachelors’ Degree in any of the following fields:- Planning, Economics, Development Studies, Research or Project Management or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Masters’ Degree in any of the following fields:- Planning, Economics, Development Studies, Research or Project Management, or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Functional Skills /Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• ICT skills with knowledge and experience in data analysis and planning software;
• Research and analysis;
• Report writing skills;
• Leadership/People Management Skills;
• Interpersonal Skills;
• Good Communication Skills;
• Good Analytical Skills; and
• Organizational skills.

Previous relevant work experience required:

• Minimum period of ten (10) years with at least five (5) years of managerial or supervisory experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Head of Department with delegated executive authority from the Managing Director;
• Assigning work to professional staff and ensuring appropriate training is provided;
• Advising the Management on matters relating to planning, research, and development and providing professional and technical advice as required;
• Responsible for the maintenance, development, and assisting the implementation of all statutory and non-statutory plans as pertinent to the work of the department committees;
• Ensuring the provision of timely professional advice to the management on matters relating to the progress of the department;
• Responsible for conducting performance appraisals, promoting the continuing professional development of staff within the department, and setting standards of performance and monitoring achievement;
• Keeping service-related systems and procedures under review and implementing changes where appropriate, including the use of new technology in delivering the planning, research, and development service;
• Overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual sectional reports;
• Initiating studies and surveys (Research) of the areas as may be considered necessary by the Authority and to assess alternative demands within the area on the natural resources thereof, including agriculture, forestry, wildlife, and tourism industries, hydropower generation, mining and fishing, and to recommend economic priorities;
• Effecting programs of both monitoring and evaluating the performance of projects within the development area to improve such performance and establish responsibility thereof, and to improve future planning;
• Formulating and implementing appropriate planning policies, Authority’s corporate and strategic planning;
• Planning and managing a variety of short-term and long-range programs, projects, and investments;
• Integrating regional development planning including the development of the regional master plan;
• Overseeing the preparation of the Authority’s Annual plans and preparation of MTEF budgets;
• Overseeing the preparation of Performance Contracts;
• Overseeing development and maintenance of the regional database and resource center;
• Responsible for the development of budgets and expenditure approvals; and
• Responsible for assets assigned by the Authority.