Terms of Service: Temporary fixed-term contract of six (6) months 

Remuneration (kshs.): Basic Salary: 89,000.00 to 205,500.00, House Allowance:  25,000.00, Commuter Allowance: 16,000.00 
Job Purpose: Planning Officers are responsible for initiating policy formulation, Research, Quality Assurance, Coordination of Risks Management, Performance Management, Monitoring & Evaluation and resource mobilization, including development and review of strategic plan of the Authority. 
Job Description 
Duties and responsibilities  

• Developing and reviewing the Authority’s Strategic Plan and monitoring its implementation. 
• Conducting Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of all Authority programmes. 
• Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options. 
• Assisting in the development of monitoring tools. 
• Analyzing policy recommendations from various departments. 
• Producing quality research reports. 
• Preparing policy position papers. 
• Facilitating departmental and divisional work plan development and implementation. 
• Participating in the development and review of the Authority’s internal policies, regulations, and guidelines. 
• Aligning Authority strategies with national and county policies, plans, and strategies. 
• Developing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual organizational performance reports. 
• Coordinating the development of the Authority’s budget. 
• Coordinating the development of proposals across departments. 
• Participating in developing frameworks for stakeholder collaboration. 
• Preparing project proposals for funding. 
• Developing donor databases to record their contacts and reference information. 

Person Specifications 
For appointment to this grade, a person must have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, or Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.  
• A supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution. 
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience as a Planning Officer. 
• Demonstrated competence in proposal development and strategic planning. 
• Good interpersonal relations, leadership qualities, and integrity. 
• Excellent communication and analytical skills. 
• Membership in a relevant professional body (where applicable). 
• Proficiency in computer applications. 

Desired Key Competencies and Skills 

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. 
• Excellent communication and report-writing ability. 
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and coordination skills. 
• Ability to mobilize resources and manage stakeholder relations. 
• Innovative problem-solving and negotiation skills.

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Terms of Service: Temporary fixed-term contract of six (6) months Remuneration (kshs.): Basic Salary: 71,500.00 to 140,500.00, House Allowance: 20,000.00, Commuter Allowance: 14,000.00 
Job Purpose: Planning Officers are responsible for initiating policy formulation, Research, Quality Assurance, Coordination of Risks Management, Performance Management, Monitoring & Evaluation and resource mobilization, including the  development and review of strategic plan of the Authority. 
Job Description 
Duties and responsibilities  

• Executing the Authority’s internal policies, regulations, guidelines, and strategies. 
• Developing and reviewing the Authority’s Strategic Plan. 
• Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options. 
• Analyzing policy recommendations from various departments. 
• Preparing policy position papers. 
• Monitoring and Evaluation of all the Authority’s programmes and projects. 
• Developing and maintaining a Monitoring & Evaluation database. 
• Compiling various Monitoring & Evaluation reports. 
• Coordinating the corporate performance management process and Performance 
• Contract (PC) implementation across departments and divisions. 
• Developing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual organizational performance reports for submission to the Director-General. 
• Researching potential donors and partners. 
• Preparing project proposals for funding agencies. 
• Updating donor databases to record their contacts and preference information. 
• Maintaining a network of partner contacts. 
• Sensitizing and training team members on fundraising and strategy. 
• Organizing events for partnership building between implementers and potential partners. 

Person Specifications 
This is an entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision of a senior officer and assist in: 
For appointment to this grade, a person must have:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Project Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, or a related discipline from a recognized institution. 
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in planning, performance management, or monitoring & evaluation. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in M&E or statistical tools, such as Excel, Power BI, or SPSS. 
• Strong report writing, analytical, and data interpretation skills. 

Desired Skills and Competencies 

• Knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM) and Performance Contracting frameworks in the public sector.  
• Familiarity with ISO Quality Management Systems (QMS) documentation and reporting. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
• Strong teamwork, coordination, and interpersonal abilities. 
• Capacity to work with multi-sectoral teams and deliver results under tight deadlines. 

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