Deputy Director, Planning (Research, Innovation and Consultancy)

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Research and Business Development, the Deputy Director, Planning will lead research, innovation, and consultancy initiatives that support KASNEB's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate research into specific topics related to KASNEB
• Provide research findings to influence policy and legislative processes through well-informed positions
• Oversee internal and external awareness and understanding of research and knowledge management principles
• Facilitate identification of research areas, develop research proposals, and execute research studies
• Design data collection methodologies and research-related interventions for KASNEB priority programme areas
• Coordinate research surveys in liaison with functional areas
• Examine and analyze policy statements on KASNEB from regional and international perspectives
• Coordinate dissemination of research papers and policy briefs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management, or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution
• Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management, or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution
• Membership in a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable
• Leadership course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution

Required Experience

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience, with a minimum of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director Planning or in a comparable position