Deputy Director, Research Job RBA

Deputy Director, Research, Strategy and Planning Job . Finance Jobs In Kenya

Job Purpose

The Deputy Director, Research, Strategy and Planning is responsible for research and policy analysis, strategic planning, performance contracting, risk management and reporting.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: economics, statistics, mathematics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: economics, statistics, mathematics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Certificate from a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience, five (5) of which should be in managerial role;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and,
• Fulfils the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Leadership and planning skills
• Strategic and analytical skills
• Managerial skills and ability to lead teams.
• Mentoring and coaching skills;
• Proficiency in writing, communication, and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Team player

Research & Policy Analysis

• Review and prioritise the Authority’s research needs;
• Review reports and recommend policy action on emerging issues in the industry;
• Oversee the implementation of a knowledge management framework and repository of industry data and statistics;
• Oversee publication and dissemination of research findings;
• Liaise with Government agencies on required data collation, collection and reporting;
• Facilitate collaboration with research institutions for peer review and validation of research findings;
• Monitor and report on performance progress and risk mitigation activities.

Strategy & Planning

• Coordinating the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Authority’s strategic plan and annual corporate work plan;
• Coordinating the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Authority’s performance contract;
• Compilation, analyses, and publication of official statistics, statistical reports and industry surveillance reports;
• Coordinating the implementation of recommendations of customer satisfaction surveys;
• Repository of industry data and statistics including maintaining a meta data base for retirement benefits sector statistical data;
• Coordination and provision of technical assistance for statistical activities
• undertaken other departments of the Authority;
• Management of the intellectual property rights with respect to the Authority’s research outputs including statistics and innovation;
• Offer technical advice to the Board and Management on matters pertaining to Strategy and planning;
• Monitoring and reporting on performance progress and risk mitigation activities in the department.

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