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• Actively participates in the formulation
  and/or review of the corporate strategy and other plans including annual
  work plans
• Manages the implementation of strategic plans
  and ensures management is abreast with the progress made towards achievement
  of goals and targets
• Coordinates with other directorates to generate
  issues for research and organises for such research to be undertaken
• Ensures that there is a clear approach on
  drafting and compiling planning briefs, public notices, site location
  plans, and other necessary documentation to aid planning processes
• Regularly tracks deliverables and documents
  and reports progress and makes sure there is approval of the implementation
  of plans at every level
• Documents lessons from research activities
  and creates for a for sharing and disseminating those lessons
• Prepares reports, articles and blogs that
  synthesise key findings from across research activities
• Builds and strengthens professional
  relationships with local government officials, other development
  organisations, and civil society organisations
• Responsible for developing new evidence based
  solutions that are responsive to changing needs and identified gaps and
  prioritising the piloting of relevant new initiatives in NIRA’s programmes
• Works with other Managers to ensure that
  activities are implemented on plan and progress towards targets is not
  compromised.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned
  from time to time by the Head, Planning and Strategy.

• The ideal candidate for the National
  Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Manager, Planning and
  Strategy job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in
  either: Statistics, Economics or related field from a recognised
  institution
• Possession of a Master’s Degree in planning
  or equivalent will be an added advantage
• Proven competence in qualitative and quantitative
  data analysis techniques.
• Hold formal certifications/qualifications in
  Computer Science/Information Technology; and Planning.
• A minimum of seven (7) years relevant work
  experience, three of which should have been at managerial level in a
  reputable public or private organization
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute
  tasks in a high-pressure environment to drive results.
• Knowledge of relevant statutory and
  regulatory requirements.
• Flexibility to react effectively to
  unforeseen circumstances
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
  skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to lead and motivate co-workers
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• IT literacy

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