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JOB OBJECTIVE
- The position holder shall be in-charge of the University’s business strategies and planning process.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The responsibilities of the applicant appointed to the position of Manager,
- Strategy and Planning shall include and not be limited to:
- Coordinate the University’s strategic planning processes and production of business intelligence to inform strategic decision making;
- Provide expert advice to the University Management on innovative strategies with strategic importance to the University;
- Develop University’s processes for environmental scanning and advise Management on key performance trends to enhance their planning;
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and program indicators, including financial and non-financial metrics, to measure University programs/project success;
- Spearhead the analysis and interpretation of information from multiple sources, including Research, publications, innovations and competitors trends, to inform associated policies and strategies;
- Provide evidence-based advice informed by the analysis and modelling of the impact of external policy developments to ensure that the University is well-positioned to respond effectively;
- Analyze and propose required changes by leveraging industry knowledge and analytical abilities in identifying key drivers, assessing process capabilities and developing a business case for internal business enhancement;
- Develop investment, funding, and budgeting strategies aligned with University programs and projects to improve effectiveness;
- Monitoring business climate, trends in technology and development, and government activity in areas of the University’s current and anticipated programs
- Advice management on measures to build a sustainable competitive advantage and University’s business growth
- Develop and recommend to the University Management viable measures to mitigate any potential risks
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Business & Administration, Strategic Management, Education, Marketing, Finance, Economics or related field from a recognized University.
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Strategic Business Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields from a recognized University.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Strategy and Planning with 3 years serving at the senior management level.
- Excellent understanding of Strategic business planning practices, financial analysis, modelling, statistical analysis and related software.
- Experience in offering strategic insight into industry, consumer and competitor trends.
- Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented environment.
- Must be registered with a relevant professional body.
- Experience in the higher education sector will be an advantage
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Excellent ICT analytical skills;
- Leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams and subordinates;
- Ability to identify, assemble, and coordinate resources across the organization to ensure timely and successful completion;
- Strong problem-solving skills
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV including three referees, academic and professional certificates, and a clear copy of your Kenya National ID and iTax certificate via email to hrjobs@kcau.ac.ke by 16th June 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The subject of your email should read: MANAGER STRATEGY AND PLANNING
Head of Human Resources,
KCA University,
P.0. Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
Website: www.kcau.ac.ke
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