AAS Manager - Strategy and Evaluation - Jobs in Kenya
The AAS is a pan African organisation whose headquarters are in Kenya. The Academy has a tripartite mandate of pursuing excellence by recognising scholars and achievers; providing advisory and think-tank functions for shaping the continent’s strategies and policies; and implementing key science, technology and innovation programmes that impact on developmental challenges through the agenda setting and funding platform - the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA).
The Manager for Strategy and Evaluation oversees the implementation of the strategy at the AAS, which includes developing a monitoring and evaluation framework, key performance indicators and reporting guidelines to evaluate performance of the AAS and its programmes against plans, budgets and strategic objectives.
They will also assist in identifying, articulating, and evaluating current science, technology and innovation (STI) policy issues; transforming ideas and emerging STI challenges into a policymaking framework; and providing a constructive forum for the exchange of ideas and information among key stakeholders.
Ref:AAS/MSP/18/001
Principal Duties and Responsibilities;
Work closely with the leadership of the AAS to support the development of an overarching strategy to accelerate science, technology and innovation in Africa and ensure the direction of the scientific research agenda meets the strategic aims of the AAS
Maintain an overall view on the programmes and ongoing projects ensuring that interdependencies are raised quickly and addressed from a technical and operational perspective
Lead the implementation of a comprehensive, strategic, goal-based development plan to attract, build, and maintain effective and mutually beneficial relationships with individuals, communities, foundations, and corporations capable of contributing significantly to AAS
Lead research and analysis across a range of multiple sectors, topics and fields. This will also involve leading horizon scanning activities and contribute to the development of new schemes and initiatives, working in partnership with other funders where appropriate
Undertake research and assist in the preparation of responses, submissions and reports on matters relating to the regulatory bodies and other stakeholder relations
Responsible for the management and development of the business’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI) infrastructure to facilitate analysis and reporting of performance against plans and budgets, as well as strategic objectives
Manages the development of weekly/quarterly/annual performance reports for the programme and functional leaders as well as facilitating cross-functional performance reviews for the leadership
Supports the maintenance of an effective strategy department inclusive of management, coaching, and development of strategy management personnel and identifying and advising on areas for enhancement and focus
Develop strategic threat identification and evaluation processes as well as overseeing their adoption across the programmes
Develops different possible scenarios for the mitigation
of possible risks and provides recommendations for the management of these scenarios
Responsible for the development of weekly/quarterly/annual strategic risk reports for the senior strategy management as well as the organisation’s top leadership
Plays the role of a strategy coach to all departmental leadership within the business, providing much needed support in the formulation of individual department strategies. The Strategy Manager owns strategic plans and ensures compliance with these strategies.
Academic Qualifications
Member of a reputable Institute of Scientific Research or relevant professional body
Knowledge and Experience
Working experience in a strategy position within a scientific and dynamic business environment
The candidate will have gained substantial exposure to corporate strategy management, with direct exposure to top management strategy formulation and decision making
Have experience being a central piece of a wide range of strategic decision-making processes and as a result have become comfortable assessing a business and making appropriate choices
Candidate will be a natural collaborator with an ability to establish and maintain lasting relationships both internally and externally
Proven experience in facilitating technical and strategic design processes, and developing workflow processes and tools
Proven experience in leading a team and of direct line management
Knowledge of Science, Technology and Innovation landscape on the African continent
Skills and Attributes
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster and develop close working relationships
Excellent management and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams, develop talent, and, achieve organizational goals through teamwork
Have enthusiasm, commitment to results with good planning and organisational skills
Strong communication skills, presentational skills and ability to address public audiences
Good financial and budgeting capability
Able to work in an international and multi-cultural setting
High moral standing with impeccable integrity
Application Process
All Applicants must submit a filled application form from the AAS website, curriculum vitae, and a cover letter submitted by email to recruitment@aasciences.ac.ke, with the Position and Vacancy Number as the Subject no later than 8th June 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
For more information and job application details, see; AAS Manager - Strategy and Evaluation - Jobs in Kenya
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