Director, Strategy & Planning (DSP) - GRADE NIA 2
2026-02-01T05:13:22+00:00
National Irrigation Authority (NIA)
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https://www.irrigationauthority.go.ke/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Management, Business Operations, Civil & Government
2026-02-16T17:00:00+00:00
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DIRECTOR, STRATEGY & PLANNING (DSP) - GRADE NIA 2
- Job Purpose: Provide strategic leadership in Planning, Resource Mobilisation, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), learning, and Quality Assurance.
- Key Duties: Oversee formulation and review of Corporate Strategic Plan and annual work plans; Coordinate resource mobilisation strategies; Lead preparation of programme performance reviews and MTEF budgets; Design and implement M&E frameworks; Ensure compliance with environmental safeguards and ISO; Oversee business continuity and risk mitigation; Provide evidence-based advice.
- Person Specifications: Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Economics, Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Project Management, Civil/Agricultural Engineering, Public Policy, Development Finance, Monitoring & Evaluation; Membership in a relevant professional body; Minimum 12 years' experience (5 at Senior Management level); Strategic Leadership Development Course (minimum 4 weeks); Core Competencies: Strategic management, analytical thinking, creativity, etc.
Oversee formulation and review of Corporate Strategic Plan and annual work plans; Coordinate resource mobilisation strategies; Lead preparation of programme performance reviews and MTEF budgets; Design and implement M&E frameworks; Ensure compliance with environmental safeguards and ISO; Oversee business continuity and risk mitigation; Provide evidence-based advice.
Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Economics, Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Project Management, Civil/Agricultural Engineering, Public Policy, Development Finance, Monitoring & Evaluation; Membership in a relevant professional body; Minimum 12 years' experience (5 at Senior Management level); Strategic Leadership Development Course (minimum 4 weeks); Core Competencies: Strategic management, analytical thinking, creativity, etc.
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Vacancy title:
Director, Strategy & Planning (DSP) - GRADE NIA 2
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Business Operations, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
National Irrigation Authority (NIA)
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, February 16 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, February 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
DIRECTOR, STRATEGY & PLANNING (DSP) - GRADE NIA 2
- Job Purpose: Provide strategic leadership in Planning, Resource Mobilisation, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), learning, and Quality Assurance.
- Key Duties: Oversee formulation and review of Corporate Strategic Plan and annual work plans; Coordinate resource mobilisation strategies; Lead preparation of programme performance reviews and MTEF budgets; Design and implement M&E frameworks; Ensure compliance with environmental safeguards and ISO; Oversee business continuity and risk mitigation; Provide evidence-based advice.
- Person Specifications: Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Economics, Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Project Management, Civil/Agricultural Engineering, Public Policy, Development Finance, Monitoring & Evaluation; Membership in a relevant professional body; Minimum 12 years' experience (5 at Senior Management level); Strategic Leadership Development Course (minimum 4 weeks); Core Competencies: Strategic management, analytical thinking, creativity, etc.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 144
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
MANDATORY CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS (For all applicants):
Comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and submit:
- Tax Compliance Certificate (KRA)
- Certificate of Good Conduct (DCI)
- HELB Clearance Certificate
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Report
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