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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

JOB OBJECTIVE
The position holder shall be in-charge of the University’s business strategies and planning process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate the University’s strategic planning processes and production of business intelligence to inform strategic decision-making;
• Provide expert advice to the University Management on innovative strategies with strategic importance to the University;
• Develop University’s processes for environmental scanning and advise Management on key performance trends to enhance their planning;
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and program indicators, including financial and non-financial metrics, to measure University programs/project success;
• Spearhead the analysis and interpretation of information from multiple sources, including Research, publications, innovations and competitors’trends, to inform associated policies and strategies;
• Provide evidence-based advice informed by the analysis and modelling of the impact of external policy developments to ensure that the University is well-positioned to respond effectively;
• Analyze and propose required changes by leveraging industry knowledge and analytical abilities in identifying key drivers, assessing process capabilities and developing a business case for internal business enhancement;
• Develop investment, funding, and budgeting strategies aligned with University programs and projects to improve effectiveness;
• Monitoring business climate, trends in technology and development, and government activity in areas of the University’s current and anticipated programs
• Advice management on measures to build a sustainable competitive advantage and University’s business growth
• Develop and recommend to the University Management viable measures to mitigate any potential risks

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Business & Administration, Strategic Management, Education, Marketing, Finance, Economics or a related field from a recognised University.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Strategic Business Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields from a recognized University

WORK EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Strategy and Planning with 3 years serving at the senior management level.
• Excellent understanding of Strategic business planning practices, financial analysis, modelling, statistical analysis and related software.
• Experience in offering strategic insight into the industry, consumer and competitor trends.
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and changeoriented environment.
• Must be registered with a relevant professional body.
• Experience in the higher education sector will be an advantage.

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent ICT analytical skills;
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams and subordinates;
• Ability to identify, assemble, and coordinate resources across the organisation to ensure timely and successful completion;
• Strong problem-solving skills


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV including three referees, academic and professional certificates, and a clear copy of your Kenya National ID and iTax certificate via email to hrjobs@kcau.ac.ke  by 13th March 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The subject of your email should read: MANAGER STRATEGY AND PLANNING

Head of Human Resources,
KCA University,
P.0. Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya

Interested and qualified? Go to KCA University (KCAU) on career5.successfactors.eu to apply


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