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Tuesday, 1 October 2013

MANAGER, CORPORATE PLANNING (JOBS AND VACANCIES IN KENYA OCTOBER 2013)

Title: Manager, Corporate Planning


Department: Corporate Planning
Reports To: Director Corporate Services
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport, established under CAP 394 of the Laws of Kenya with a Vision “to be a model of Excellence in Civil Aviation” and the mission is “to develop, regulate and manage a safe, efficient and effective Civil Aviation System in Kenya”.

The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following positions in the establishment: Manager, Corporate Planning Ref: CPL/01

Job Purpose: 
To implement and monitor the processes that ensures understanding, alignment and commitment to the Strategic Plan and the Performance management.
Scope of work/duties/responsibilities

  • Coordinate the processes leading to the development, review and approval of KCAA’s Strategic Plan;
  • Drive the performance contracting process between the Board and the Government, the Director General and the Board, the Business Units Directors and the Director General to ensure alignment of activities and decisions with the Strategic Plan;
  • Participate in, and monitor the performance evaluation of the Board and the DG;
  • Advise the DG and functional managers on the development /amendment of policies and plans as required in accordance with the Strategic Plan
  • Integrate various project implementations from various business units and operations to ensure coherence with strategy;
  • Advise and propose systems/process improvements to service delivery;
  • Evaluate and monitors projects in order to ensure the intended objectives are being achieved;
  • Align corporate strategy with sector goals and national priorities;
  • Develop the Corporate planning team to ensure medium/long term capability;
  • Coordinate the ISO/quality management activities in the Authority

Qualifications
The successful candidates must possess the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Statistics and/ or Planning
  • A postgraduate Diploma in Project Management, Safety, Economics or Statistics;
  • A Master’s degree in economics or a related social sciences (such as Business Administration or Finance) from a recognized university
  • At least five (5) years relevant experience at senior level in a related field

Skills

  • Be computer literate and proficient in computer applications.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Team player and with strong leadership skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Be analytical, innovative and strategic thinker


How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons are requested to send: application letter quoting the job reference No. on the envelope and application letter, copies of certificates, testimonials and a detailed CV indicating current salary and expected salary, day time telephone and full contact details of three professional referees to the address below to be received not later than 16th October 2013.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex – JKIA
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi