Planning Officer
Vacancy No.: KPH/P&SO/1/24
Appointment Type: PERMANENT
No. of Positions: 2
a) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities: -
- Responsible for collection, compilation and analysis of relevant data on economic planning;
- Prepare individual work plans and targets for the Performance appraisal system;
- Implementing strategies within the overall Service’s Strategic Plan;
- Responsible for collection of data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators;
- Responsible for checking on quality of data reported from departments and regions;
- Produce periodic reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required;
- Compile, report and submit periodic Customer Satisfaction Survey reports;
- Compile, report and submit periodic external and internal Customer Complaint reports;
- Compile, report and submit periodic institutional Service Charter timeline reports;
- Undertake periodic research/ surveys on topical issues as required;
- Responsible for writing and compile departmental minutes of meetings;
- Maintain and update departmental databases and systems;
- Develop and manage a filing system for all documented information and records;
- Supervise distribution and storage of correspondence (e.g. letters, emails and packages); and
- Coordinate planning and arrangement of logistics for departmental activities including travel and accommodation.
b) Persons Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Business studies from a university recognized in Kenya or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Meets the provisions of the Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
c) Skills
- Technical skills;
- Planning skills;
- Reporting skills;
- Interpersonal relationship skills;
- Communication skills;
- Problem solving skills;
- Computer literacy and proficiency skills;
- Data analysis and presentation skills.
d) Competencies
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Ability to work independently and in a team;
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work;
- An understanding of, if not experienced in, the planning process from start to completion;
- Experience using IT systems including database management;
- Excellent administrative capabilities;
- Demonstrated outstanding professional competence.