Job Description
JOB REFERENCE: ACA/DDPQA/3 (1 post) ONE-YEAR CONTRACT (Basic salary range Kshs. 154,439 - Kshs. 280,339)
Job Specification
The Deputy Director, Planning & Quality Assurance is responsible to Director Research, Policy & Quality Assurance for: -
a. Preparing board papers;
b. Coordinating implementation of the Authority’s policies and plans through stakeholder engagements and other relevant fora;
c. Coordinating development of a robust performance management system and oversee implementation of performance contracts as well as their monitoring and evaluation at all levels;
d. Coordinating preparation of quarterly and annual performance contract reports;
e. Coordinating development of systems, policies and QMS procedures;
f. Coordinating the planning process and monitor implementation of corporate plans and strategies;
g. Communicating the corporate strategy of the Authority effectively to all the stakeholders (external and internal);
h. Coordinating feasibility studies for any planned projects, programmes and activities;
i. Reviewing implementation of projects, programmes and activities;
j. Coordinating resource mobilization to support the Authority’s operations;
k. Perform any other duties which may be assigned.
Person Specifications
For appointment to the grade of Deputy Director Planning & Quality Assurance, a person must have: -
a. A Master’s degree in Public Policy, Administration, Economics, Education, Sociology or related disciplines;
b. A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Economics, Statistics, Sociology, or related disciplines;
c. A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant cumulative work experience;
d. At least five (5) years relevant work experience in management;
e. Proficiency in computer applications; and
f. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution