Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority is a state corporation established in 1974 by the Act of Parliament Cap 443, to undertake integrated planning, development coordination, and management of the resources within the Tana and Athi basins.
The Authority seeks to recruit the following
Chief Manager: Planning, Research and Development
Job Descriptions
Reporting 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.
Creates and /or develops products relating to defined client needs or internal direction of research efforts.
Review 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.
Supports of and involvement in the Authority policies, procedures, programs and activities.
Responsible for the maintenance, development and assisting in the implementation of all statutory and non statutory plans as pertinent to the work of the department.
Provide staff with advice and support on planning policy matters.
Ensure the provision of timely professional advice to the management on matters relating to the progress of the department.
Keep service related systems and procedures under review and implement changes where appropriate, including the use of new technology in delivering the planning service and in order to deliver Best Value.
Responsible for conducting performance appraisals, promote continuing professional development of staff within the department and setting standards of performance and to monitor achievement.
Qualification and Experience
A minimum of an MBA or Master degree in Development Planning, Strategic Planning, Economics or Statistics.
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.
10 years of management experience.
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 or before (date).
TARDA is an equal opportunity employer.
Submit your application not later than 6th of December 2010 to:
DN/A NO 782
P. O. Box 49010, 00100, GPO
Nairobi
E-mail: info@tarda.co.ke
Kindly address to: The Managing Director
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
