Job & Person Specifications

The Director, Policy,Research and Strategy will be responsible for Policy and strategy developmentand monitoring performance of the Board. In addition, She/he will beresponsible for overseeing the policy formulation, Research, Quality Assurance,Coordination of Risks Management and Performance Management.

The Director, Policy,Research and Strategy will bereporting to the to theRegistrar/Chief Executive Officer.

Job Specifications

Theduties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

• Coordinate the development and review of the Boards strategies andmission;
• Coordinating the development of the Boards strategic plan and monitorits implementation;
• Overseeing the develop and review of policies and procedures onplanning and quality assurance;
• Coordinating Innovation and Protection of Intellectual PropertyRights;
• Coordinating the Impact assessment of the Boards decisions;
• Coordinating Strategic collaborations and partnerships; with thestakeholders;
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the Boardsperformance contract;
• Monitoring and evaluating the Boards performance contract;
• Carrying out Inquiries, Studies and Research on matter relating tocompetition and consumer protection;
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the Boards qualitymanagement system through quality assurance programmes;
• Coordinating the development of the Boards annual work plans andresource needs and prioritize its activities;
• Coordinating risk management of the Board;
• Coordinating the implementation of business process reengineeringinitiatives;
• Coordinating policy advocacy initiatives inengineering;
• Managing knowledge and information; and
• Coordinating thepreparation of Annual reports for the Board.

Person Specification

For appointment to this position, an officer musthave: –

• Have at least ten (10) years relevant work experiencethree (3) of which of which should have been in management level in public orprivate institution;
• Have Bachelors degree in any of the followingdisciplines: Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or equivalent qualificationfrom a recognized Institution;
• Have Masters degree in any of the followingdisciplines: Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or equivalent qualificationfrom a recognized Institution;
• Be registered with a professional body whereapplicable;
• Have a certificate in professional qualifications inquality systems, risk management or related field from a recognizedinstitution;
• Have a Certificate in Leadership Course lasting notless than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Have proficiency in computer application;
• Have demonstrated professional competence andadministrative capability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of theConstitution.

KeyCompetencies and skills

• Proficiency in IT
• Strong communication andreporting skills
• Strong managerial skillsand ability to lead teams.
• Mentoring, coaching andleadership skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving andanalytical skills
• Interpersonal andnegotiation skills
• Integrity