Chief Planner- Planning, Investment & Resource Mobilization

Job Purpose

Providing guidance to the strategic planning and development of the University

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1.    Coordinating and analyzing strategic plan options to guide the University in determining investment priorities and resource allocation.

2.    Coordinating and supporting the development and implementation of the University's physical infrastructure development plans and projects.

3.    Providing technical support to the University campuses and departments in planning activities, Budget preparations, and the overall budget framework of the University

4.    Initiating, formulating, and managing recurrent and development budget policies for the University.

5.    Establishing, developing, reviewing and maintaining an appropriate system suitable for data collection, monitoring and evaluation of the University’s physical and academic development programs and projects.

6.    Liaising with the Human Resource Management unit and academic departments in carrying out manpower planning and development for the University.

7.    Liaising with academic and technical departments in determining priority interventions necessary for the academic and physical development of the University.

8.    Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Qualifications

i.                             A Master’s degree in Business Administration or Economic Policy, Planning and Management or Economics or Statistics.

ii.                            An honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics from a recognized university.

Experience

A minimum of 12 years relevant working experience, 3 of which must have been at the level of Principal Planning Officer or higher.

Skills/Competences

i.                             Excellent research and analytical ability;

ii.                             Planning, organizing and coordinating

iii.                           Mathematical /statistical modeling.

iv.                          Report writing and presentation.

v.                            Information and Communication technology

vi.                          Excellent interpersonal skills;

vii.                          Team building and conflict management skills;

viii.                        Leadership skills;