Principal Planning, Resource Mobilization, and Business Development Officer at Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KEWI as established by the KEWI Act is mandated to offer training, administer examinations offer research and consultancy services in the wider water sector. KEWI has earned the recognition of being a leading institution in producing high caliber human capital for the water sector in the region. Our vision is “To be a World class Centre of Excellence in Training, Research and Consultancy in the Water and related Sectors”. To achieve this KEWI, with the support from the Government and development partners has invested in capacity building of her staff both locally and internationally. ADVERT NO. EXT/11/04/Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: Developing and implementing research and development plans, procedures and techniques;Assisting management and internal clients to understand the results and implications of research and development initiatives;Interpreting the results of research reports and recommend new products or services based on research analysis;Providing advice on research and development options available to the organization;Monitoring any developments in the research area and work out how these may affect the organization;Publishing results of significant research projects in various Marketing journals and periodicals;Developing and implement knowledge management and knowledge sharing framework in the corporation;Designing and implement performance monitoring system to ensure organization’s objectives and ensure targets are met;Preparing departmental quarterly and annual performance reports;Coordinating Annual Corporate performance contract evaluation exercise;Coordinating the development and implementation of departmental annual business plans;Cascading the Corporate performance Contract to the Divisional and departmental levels;Monitoring and evaluate implementation of the KEWI’s Divisions and departmental performance contracts. Job Specifications For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements: A minimum period eight of years relevant work experience four of which should have been at the level of Senior Planning, Resource Mobilization, and Business Development Officer;Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Strategy, Marketing, Business Administration or any other related field from a recognized institution;Master’s Degree in Economics, Strategy, Marketing, Business Administration and any other related field from a recognized institution;Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less four weeks.Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation course;Proficiency in computer applications;Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.