Manager, Strategy and Planning, KBI 3 at The Kenya BioVax Institute

The Kenya BioVax Institute is a State Corporation tasked with the mandate of manufacturing, packaging and commercialization of specialized Health Products and Technologies (HPTs) that include vaccines, therapeutics and other biomedical products.

 

Manager, Strategy and Planning, KBI 3

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience13 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldData, Business Analysis and AI  , Project Management 

Vacancy No.: KBI/06/02/2025

Job Purpose:

  • The Strategy and Planning Manager will be responsible for developing and executing long-term strategic plans for the organisation through coordinating the strategy formulation, execution, strategic planning and performance management, monitoring and evaluation, and risk and quality management systems.
  • The role requires the analysis of trends, identifying growth opportunities, and monitoring performance to ensure that the company aligns with its overall vision and goals, often collaborating with cross-functional teams to effectively implement strategies.

Requirements:

  • At least thirteen (13) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector.
  • Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
  • Leadership development course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Member of a relevant professional body where applicable.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Job Specification

Key Competencies and skills:

  • Strong strategic planning experience and innovative thinking.
  • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Leadership, managerial, and collaboration skills.
  • Research skills.
  • Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Mentoring and coaching skills.
  • Proficiency in using strategic planning software and tools.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing development, implementation, and review of procedures, standards, guidelines, and protocols related to strategy and planning services.
  • Spearheading the development, execution, evaluation, reporting, and review of the Institute’s Strategic Plan.
  • Initiating and supervising corporate, business, and Institute’s performance contract reviews and recommending strategic interventions.
  • Monitoring the implementation of Institute’s policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
  • Offering technical advice in matters pertaining to Strategy and Planning.
  • Developing internal monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems.
  • Overseeing monitoring, evaluation, verification, analysis of work plans, and progress reports.
  • Cultivating a risk management culture to ensure all material risks are identified, analyzed, and mitigated.
  • Coordinating the development of risk management tools.
  • Overseeing assessments and implementation of the strategic risk management plan.
  • Coordinating and guiding the Board on the management approach of risk appetite and tolerance.
  • Overseeing performance management in the Institute with a key focus on the Institute’s Scorecards.
  • Ensuring prudent utilization of resources allocated to the department.
  • Developing and implementing departmental work plans and budgets.
  • Coordinating the development and compilation of periodic performance reports.
  • Articulating the Institute’s strategic priorities through planning, monitoring, and evaluation of new and ongoing projects and strategic initiatives.
  • Developing change-management programs within the Institute.
  • Facilitating training and research in the department.

Method of Application

Terms of Service

  • The successful applicant will be appointed for five (5) year contract term and may be eligible for reappointment as per the Kenya BioVax Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual.

Applications should include the following:

  • Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
  • Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
  • Three letters of professional reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
  • Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications ONLINE through the

Kenya BioVax E-recruitment link: https://recruitment.biovax.go.ke so as to reach the Institute on or before 18 th March, 2025 latest 5.00 pm East African Time.

Only ONLINE applications shall be accepted.
THE KENYA BIOVAX INSTITUTE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN, TH MARGINALISED AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
THE KENYA BIOVAX INSTITUTE DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. 

Interested and qualified? Go to The Kenya BioVax Institute on recruitment.biovax.go.ke to apply

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