Deputy Director Planning Officer

The Deputy Director Planning Officer will be responsible for spearheading the development and formulation of policies, strategies, and programs for the National Legal Aid Service (NLAS). This role is key in providing advisory support on capital projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and monitoring the progress of projects and programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Spearheading the development and formulation of policies, strategies and programs;
• 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);
• Spearheading the development of a knowledge management system and data repository for appraised projects for future referencing;
• Ensuring the provision of standardized project planning guidelines, methods, systems, tools, and metrics for consistent value outcomes;
• Monitoring and evaluating progress of all key Hospital Projects and programmes in coordination with Project Managers and initiative owners;
• Overseeing the design and dissemination of monitoring and evaluation tools;
• Overseeing the compilation and dissemination of M&E reports;
• Coordinating the development, evaluation, and reviewing of the Service’s Strategic plan;
• Spearheading the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Service’s performance contract; and
• Facilitating the compilation and dissemination of periodic performance reports.

Remuneration and Terms

• Salary Scale: NLAS GRADE 3 (KES 202,875 - KES 357,313 per month)
• Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract basis, renewable once.