POSITION: PRINCIPAL PLANNING AND STRATEGY OFFICER

POST: ONE (1)

GRADE: NCCS 5

VACANCY NO: NCCS/6/2026 

TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

a.    Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities entail: -

         i.          Carrying out research and translate research findings to policy briefs to inform improvement of services;

             ii.          Initiating development of policies and codes of conduct to regulate good practice relating to child protection and child welfare;

            iii.          preparation and implementation of the Council’s performance contract;

           iv.          Participating in the preparation of Medium-Term Expenditure Frameworks, Medium Term Plans and other related assignments in the Annual Government Budgeting cycles;

            v.          Coordinating policy advocacy initiatives of the Council;

           vi.          b.    Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

     i.          At least nine (9) years’ work experience three (3) of which must be at the grade of Senior planning and strategy officer or in a comparable position;

    ii.          Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

  iii.           Membership to a relevant professional body;

 iv.           A Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and

   v.          Proficiency in computer applications.

Key Competencies and Skills

       i.          Communication and presentation skills;

      ii.          Leadership skills

    iii.          Analytical skills;

   iv.          Ability to work with a team and lead team; and

     v.          Organization and planning skills.