UFAA Job Vacancy : Senior Strategy / Planning Officer

UFAA Job Vacancy : Senior Strategy / Planning Officer
March 16, 2015 Job Description
The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) is a State Corporation established under the National Treasury pursuant to the Unclaimed Financial Assets Act No. 40 of 2011.
The primary mandate of the Authority is to obtain unclaimed financial assets from the holders of such assets on behalf of the Government, safeguard and re-unite the assets with their rightful owners.
UFAA invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position:
Senior Strategy / Planning Officer
Job Ref: UFAA/06/2015
Job Profile: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Strategy / Planning Officer will be responsible For providing strategies for current and future growth of an organization by suggesting changes or improvements to current business plans, policies and procedures.
Specifically, he/she will be:-
Preparing the organizational performance contract
Justifying and providing evidence on behalf of the Authority the results of the organizational performance during evaluation
Preparing performance contracts for departmental heads
Monitoring and evaluating departmental performance
Providing expertise by assisting in the formulation, development, and implementation of strategies and policies that will enable the Authority achieve its objectives. He/she will ensure the continued growth and success of the Authority through strategically designing the organization to accomplish its strategic plan.
Creating the strategic culture necessary for the organization to accomplish its strategic objectives
Developing overall strategic intent for the organization and business modeling in line with relevant government policies and communicating to functional units
Providing support and expertise to all management, assisting them in establishing all set goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for all the organic functions of the Authority.
Playing a leadership function in charting the Authority’s course in business development and new business ventures.
Helping the Management Team to fully understand and achieve the goals set in the Authority’s strategic plan and performance goals.
Implementing management controls and reporting procedures to ensure that the management team has up to date situational awareness of all core issues and operating data pertinent to sound decision making.
Ensuring that the operational policies and procedures of the Authority provide for legal and ethical compliance with all regulations, laws and good operating practices.
Suggesting changes for the organization by providing comprehensive reports regarding improvements or changes needed to achieve current and future goals. This can include suggesting additional funding for specific business units, or restructuring of the organization.
Producing policy direction reports and initiatives required in the establishment and management of the strategic reunification processes, including planning, governance and performance management.
Person Profile
Bachelors Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business or any other related discipline from a university recognized by the Commission for University Education.
Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA),or any other related field will be an added advantage.
At least 4 years work experience in the Strategic Management.
Working knowledge of good management as well as good judgment to plan and accomplish strategic goals.
Membership to a relevant professional body
Terms and Conditions
Successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package.
Appointments will be on permanent terms subject to satisfactory performance.
All applicants should attach the following documents with their applications: clearance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Credit Reference Bureau, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, and a certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigations Departments.
How to Apply
If you possess the above qualifications, please write quoting the job reference and title on both the cover letter and envelope accompanied by up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating your current remuneration and other benefits, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, your e-mail and telephone contacts. Your curriculum vitae should indicate names, phone numbers, postal and email addresses of two (2) referees who are familiar with your previous academic/work experience.
Please attach copies of your educational, professional certificates, identity card or passport.
The applications should either be sent by post, e-mail, or hand delivered to the Authority’s offices located at Pacis Centre, Westland- off Waiyaki way, 2nd Floor,to be received on or before 2nd
April, 2015, addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority
P.O. Box 28235-00200
Nairobi
E-mail: careers@ufaa.go.ke
UFAA is “an Equal Opportunity Employer”
Women and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted