Chief Manager at Lake Basin Development Authority

Chief Manager at Lake Basin Development Authority
Lake Basin Development Authority Managerial Jobs and Career Opportunities in Kenya

Lake Basin Development Authority is a Regional Development Authority mandated to spearhead Development within the Lake Victoria Basin and its catchment regions, with a view of “fostering sustainable economic development and empowerment of the communities.”

In view of this and as part of fulfilling our Strategic Plan 2008 – 2012, the following positions are open for application from qualified professionals.

1. Chief Manager, Planning, Research & Business Development/Investment Promotion

Job Description
Reports to the Managing Director and Responsible for:-
    * Advising the Authority on matters related to economy and regional development priorities.
    * Coordination of the preparation of project documents, drafting of terms of reference, and participation in negotiations for donor projects funding and implementation.
    * Updating and reviewing the Integrated Regional Development Master plans, preparation of development Plans, the Authority’s position papers and guidelines on policy, strategies and programmes.
    * Coordination of and supervision of the implementation of feasibility studies for the Authority
    * Formulation of strategies for the implementation of projects, collect and analyze data for the project evaluation purposes.    * Guiding the preparation and implementation of business plans and models, proposals, and concept papers
    * Promotion of Investment opportunities in the Region
    * Coordination of the preparation and of forward budget and draft development estimates for the Authority.
    * Conducting baseline surveys to collect data for social and technical investigation including research, extension and business product development for the Authority.
    * Undertake resource mapping, wealth ranking and carry out PRA for sectoral and poverty analysis.
    * Coordinating the implementation of Authority work plans in compliance with project budgets.
    * Monitoring and evaluation activities as regards progress and compliance with the Authority’s Strategic Plans, work plans and performance contract obligations.
    * Provision of strategic leadership and the internalization of performance based management for staff in the division

Qualifications & Experience
    * Masters degree in Economics, Commerce, Social/Natural Sciences or related field from a recognized University with at least ten (10) years experience in senior management position, five of which must have been in areas of Planning Resource Research, Sales and Marketing, and Business Development
    * Membership of relevant professional body must
    * Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional Development Authorities in line with vision 2030
    * Proof of Project Planning of business and management background will be an added advantage
    * Must be computer literate with knowledge and experience in data analysis and planning softwares.

These positions come with competitive salary packages.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications quoting the job reference on the envelope, accompanied by a detailed CV with three referees and day time telephone contacts, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before Monday 6th December 2010

The Managing Director,
Lake Basin Development Authority
P.O. Box 1516-40100,
Kisumu