Job Vacancy For Director-General

• Prepare the national development strategy and policy advice
• Ensure effective coordination of the decentralized national development planning process
• Advise the Commission on all matters pertaining to national development policy and strategy including economic, human development, spatial and environmental analysis

• Keep under constant review the performance of policies and strategies and make proposals for revisions based upon sound analysis and projections
• Ensure effective coordination of the national monitoring and evaluation process

• Exercise oversight responsibility for the efficient and effective management of the resources (human, material and financial) of the Commission
• Prepare and submit the annual budget and work plans of the Commission
• Prepare and submit annual and other periodic reports to the Commission
• Ensure the implementation of performance management policy in the Commission
• Collaborate and build relationships with government, public, private sector, international organizations and other stakeholders in carrying-out the mandate of the Commission

• A PhD from an accredited tertiary institution in Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Development Planning,Public Policy, Management, or any related field
• A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant post-qualification administrative and management experience, of which at least five (5) years has been in a position of a Director or analogous grade in academia, public or private reputable organization
• Certificates or professional training in the areas of quantitative methods, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, project management, leadership, organizational development and performance management will be an added advantage
• Evidence of research and publications in reputable journals would be an added advantage
• Affiliation/Membership of a relevant professional body would be an added advantage

• Extensive leadership, networking, monitoring and management skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Very good qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills
• Negotiating, lobbying and conflict resolution skills
• Capacity to inspire and motivate
• Extensive knowledge and capacity in formulating and managing national development strategy
• Extensive knowledge in financial, procurement, budgeting and auditing regulations
• High integrity, confidentiality, firm and fair
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications

• The preferred applicant must be able to serve an initial term of four (4) years before the statutory retirement age of sixty (60)
• The appointment may be renewable
• Salaries and other conditions are attractive

• Application letter
• curriculum vitae with biographic data, contact information, names and addresses of two (2) referees
• Copies of academic and professional certificates
• Evidence of good standing with academic and professional institution, if profession is regulated by law.
• Vision statement on how applicant intends to respond to the constitutional mandate and mission of the commission (2 to 4 pages long on A4-size paper)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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