Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The National Legal Aid Service - NLAS is a state agency established under the Legal Aid Act 2016 with the mandate to among other functions; offer legal aid services to the vulnerable, marginalized and indigent persons. Our mandate is to provide affordable, accessible, sustainable, credible and accountable legal aid services to indigent persons in Kenya in...

Responsibilities or duties

The Assistant Director Planning is responsible for the following functions:

• Facilitating the development and formulation of policies, strategies and programmes;
• Providing advice on capital projects to ensure alignment with the strategic business goals of the service;
• Centralizing appraisal and cost-benefit analysis for all projects;
• Supporting departments to develop and review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs);
• Ensuring the provision of standardized project planning guidelines, methods, systems, tools, and metrics for consistent value outcomes;
• Monitoring and evaluating the progress of all key hospital projects and programmes in coordination with Project Managers and initiative owners;
• Coordinating the design and dissemination of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools;
• Compiling and disseminating M&E reports;
• Coordinating the development, evaluation, and review of the Service's Strategic Plan;
• Assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Service's Performance Contract; and
• Facilitating the compilation and dissemination of periodic performance reports.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least eight (12) years’ cumulative work experience, three (3) years of which must have been at the grade of Principal Planning Officer or in a comparable position in the Private or Public Sector;
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Economics and Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Statistics, Economics and Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Economic Policy, Planning and Management, Statistics, Business Administration, Project Planning and Management, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Leadership course;
• A valid practicing License where applicable;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.

Experience needed

At least eight (12) years’ cumulative work experience, three (3) years of which must have been at the grade of Principal Planning Officer or in a comparable position in the Private or Public Sector;

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale:

NLAS GRADE 4. Ksh.159,916 x 14,208 – 174,124 x 14,208 – 188,332 x 14,208 – 202,540 x 14,208 – 216,748 x 14,208 – 230,956 x 14,208 – 245,164 x 14,211 – 259,375 PM.

NOTE: NLAS Grades 1, 2 & 3 are on a three-years contract basis, renewable once while the rest are on permanent and pensionable terms

Successful candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity as set out in Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and shall be required to present the following documents before being issued with an offer letter;

• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau; and
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board or proof of ongoing repayments.

• Facilitating the development and formulation of policies, strategies and programmes;
• Providing advice on capital projects to ensure alignment with the strategic business goals of the service;
• Centralizing appraisal and cost-benefit analysis for all projects;
• Supporting departments to develop and review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs);
• Ensuring the provision of standardized project planning guidelines, methods, systems, tools, and metrics for consistent value outcomes;
• Monitoring and evaluating the progress of all key hospital projects and programmes in coordination with Project Managers and initiative owners;
• Coordinating the design and dissemination of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools;
• Compiling and disseminating M&E reports;
• Coordinating the development, evaluation, and review of the Service's Strategic Plan;
• Assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Service's Performance Contract; and
• Facilitating the compilation and dissemination of periodic performance reports.

• Project Planning
• Policy Development
• Strategic Planning
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Development
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
• Leadership
• Communication
• Analytical Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Economics and Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Statistics, Economics and Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master's degree in Economics, Economic Policy, Planning and Management, Statistics, Business Administration, Project Planning and Management, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Leadership course;
• A valid practicing License where applicable;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.