PLANNING OFFICER

Description

To support the planning function of the Authority, including development and implementation of the Authority's Strategic Plan.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Collect and analyse information to provide baseline evidence.
2. Support and contribute to the review and development of the Authority's Strategic Plan; including assisting with the coordination of the mid-term review of the implementation Strategic Plan.
3. Ensure monitoring guidelines and standards are met.
4. Keep track of the challenges and issues raised through monitoring reports.
5. Contribute to the preparation of the Authority's quarterly reports and the Annual Performance Report for presentation to Management.
6. Co-ordinate and contribute to directorate(s) meetings to support determination of how they can achieve the strategic planning outcomes.
7. Develop monitoring reports to track the progress across the Authority in achieving the outcomes of the Strategic Plan.
8. Provide cross department/directorate advice and support in the development of monitoring plans.
9. Support the creation of good monitoring practices in the Authority by planning and conducting spot audits of monitoring practices by departments/directorates and follow up with feedback and suggestions.
10. Draft, edit and proof-read letters, briefs, speeches, memoranda and other documents related to the Planning Section's work.

Requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• An Honours Bachelor's degree in either Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or Mathematics from a recognized institution.
• A Postgraduate diploma in M&E is an added advantage.

Experience

At least 2 years' working experience in a reputable organisation.

Others/Extra Details

Competencies — Technical

• Analytical skills
• Report writing skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Research and planning skills
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office packages

Competencies — Behavioural

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning & organizing skills
• Time management skills