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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

1. Chief Manager/ Planning, Research, & Development

Coast Development Authority (CDA) is a state corporation established by an Act of Parliament No. 20 of 1990 (cap 449) of the Laws of Kenya to plan and co-ordinate the implementation of development projects in the whole of the Coast province and the exclusive economic zone(EEZ) and for connected purposes.

The Authority seeks to recruit the following Chief Managers and Managers:
1. Chief Manager/ Planning, Research, & Development

Reports to the Managing Director.

* Plan, direct and coordinates product research and development activities for the Authority.
* Designs, develops, and improves new or existing projects/ products and directs the formulation and testing of new product.
* Suggest process improvements or other technical improvements to existing products.
* Creates and/or develops products relating to defined client needs or internal direction of research efforts.
* Reviews professional journals and scientific papers to keep abreast of changes in processing methods, product reformulation and Legal and Regulatory affairs which could impact Authority's mandate or processes.
* Develops monitoring and evaluation framework for the authority activities.
* Manages planning, research resources within budget and project schedule.
* Support of and involvement in Authority policies, procedures, programs and activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

* A degree in Economics or related field from a recognized university with 5 years experience in senior management position, three of which must have been hands on in Planning & Research activities.
* A Master's degree in Development Planning, Research or Economics will be an added advantage.
* Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional Development in Kenya's social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030.
* Must be computer literate with knowledge and experience in data analysis and planning software's.
* Should be above 35 years of age.
The positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms

Interested candidates should submit their application with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating his/her current position, current remuneration level, E-mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach us on before 12th November, 2010.

CDA is an equal opportunity employer
Submit your application to:

The Managing Director
Coast Development Authority
P.O. Box 1322 Mombasa-80100
E-mail: cda@cdakenya.org

Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to disqualification.

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