Corporate Planning Assistant

Management Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of Annual/Quarterly/Monthly and general progress reports
• Participate in meetings, workshops, conferences, seminars and other fora on strategic planning issues
• Prepare Individual Work Plan based on strategic alignment with the Authority’s Strategic and Operational Plan
• Assist and participate in development of the framework that guides development of the Authority’s strategic and operational plans
• Develop in conjunction with the Director the annual and quarterly list of Authority priority programmes
• Participate in data gathering exercises designed to inform the Authority Corporate Plan
• Assist with the coordination and preparation of strategic and operational plans by the Authority’s departments
• Provide assistance and guidance to Heads of Division/Branches/Unit with the preparation of strategic and operational plans, ensuring integration of targets, indicators and other performance measures in the planning and budget processes
• Assist with the design of strategic and operational planning processes and procedures for priority setting
• Assist with the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual reports
• Assist with strategic planning activities/workshops for stakeholders
• Collaborate with Divisional/Unit Heads to identify research needs in relation to their operations and programmes
• Monitor the quarterly and yearly reviews of the plans to ensure consistency with Authority objectives
• Participate in the review and analysis of the performance of the entire Authority in relation to the strategic, corporate and operational plans
• Assist in conducting research, analysing findings and preparing reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of the departments of the Authority
• Assist in conducting research and reporting the level of stakeholder and client satisfaction with Authority products and services

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc. in Public Sector Management or Management Studies or related Social Science with research component
• Training in Strategic Planning
• One (1) year related working experience
• Strong strategic planning, research, analytical and report writing skills
• Use of relevant computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project or other project tools
• Sound knowledge and expertise to monitor business matters and corporate governance matters
• Excellent knowledge of public sector management principles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and people management skills
• Planning and organising
• Demonstrated use of initiative

All applicants will be required to pass a security background check. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.