Job Description
DIRECTORATE /DEPARTMENT: Directorate of Research, Innovation
Policy and Strategy
GRADE/LEVEL: IRA 4
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director Research Innovation Policy
and Strategy
Job Reference: REF: MPS/07
a) Job purpose
The position will be responsible for coordinating the Authority’s strategic
planning and implementation, based on a sound assessment of insurance
industry trends, developments, threats and opportunities. In addition, the
position is key in supporting development and maintenance of a strong and
evidence-based policy for influencing key stakeholders and policy makers in the
midst of unprecedented changes in the operating environment locally, regionally
and internationally. Further, the position will coordinate organization-wide
planning processes, performance contracts and operational plans and ensure
delivery of maximum value to the Authority.
b) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
(i) Coordinate the Authority’s strategic planning and its implementation, so
there is a clear purpose and set strategic priorities;
(ii) Coordinate acquisition and evaluation of information about the
insurance industry trends, developments, threats and opportunities,
and use these to develop the Authority’s roadmap.
(iii) Coordinate development of policies, organizational development, culture
change and organizational performance management systems.
(iv) Coordinate the development of the Authority’s strategic plan, results
framework and operational plans.
(v) Development of policy related to agreed strategic aims, ensuring that
internal and external stakeholders are engaged and that key messages
are delivered through the Policy Team and others.
(vi) Ensure the Authority’s work is based on sound, credible and evidencebased policy that is supported by clear environmental scanning.
(vii) Monitoring of changes in the wider insurance industry environment, and
analyse and assess the implications for policy development for the
Authority
(viii) Participate in budget monitoring and work plan review process to ensure
that all programmatic aspects have been captured and accurately
budgeted for
(ix) Review on a periodic basis of progress in implementation of planned
programs, identifying implementation bottlenecks and M&E related
issues and providing appropriate recommendations
(x) Coordinate the process of cascading the strategic plan and performance
contract in the Authority.
(xi) Coordinate the design and development of a Management Information
System (MIS) for corporate strategy
(xii) Provide M & E technical and analytical support to other Directorates in
the programme/project planning and reporting processes.
(xiii) Coordinate all PM&E activities for the Authority to ensure that they are
implemented on schedule; including managing the performance
management plan in liaison with the Heads of Directorate.
(xiv) Assessment of existing capacities in project planning, monitoring and
evaluation, identify and prioritize monitoring and evaluation training
needs; conduct training and mentoring for capacity building.
(xv) Coordinate the Department’s implementation of Quality Management
System, risk management and knowledge management in the
Department;
(xvi) Providing advice as required on all matters related to policy and strategy
within the Authority.
II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
(i) Prepare quarterly and annual performance progress reports on
implementation of strategic plan
(ii) Prepare quarterly and annual performance progress reports on
implementation of the performance contracts
(iii) Monitor the work of the Directorates in the delivery of objectives against
the strategic plan, providing leadership and clear direction at all times
(iv) Coordinate collection of quality data (both qualitative & quantitative)
storage and archival for the Authority’s use in policy and strategy.
(v) Assist in carrying out appropriate ex-ante evaluation and ex-post
impact assessment at the institutional, programme and project level
activities.
(vi) Coordinate development of project proposals.
(vii) Coordinate design of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools,
data analysis, including use of large data sets, using Excel, SPSS, Word
and/or NVivo
(viii) Organize and participate in information sharing through meetings,
seminars, workshops and conferences
(ix) Coordinate management of consultancies and other outsourced
services in the Department
(x) Supervise and evaluate performance of direct reports
(xi) Coordinate training, nurturing and mentoring of direct reports as well
as officers from other Directorates
(xii) Periodic briefings to the Management and the Board on implementation of
programs in the Department
c) Persons Specifications
(i) Master’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, Insurance,
Business Studies, Social Sciences, Information Sciences ICT, Library
Sciences, Insurance, Business Studies or any related field from a
recognized institution
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Statistics,
Insurance, Business Studies, Social Sciences, Information Sciences ICT,
Library Sciences, Insurance, Business Studies or any related field from a
recognized institution
(iii) Project Management Course
(iv) Proficiency in computer skills with command on MS Excel among other
packages of MS Office
(v) Proficiency in relevant data analysis software
(vi) Management Course lasting not less four (4) weeks
(vii) Supervisory Course for not less than two (2) weeks;
(viii) Membership to a relevant professional body
(ix) Nine (9) years relevant experience
(x) Understanding of the current M&E trends and especially M&E techniques
and processes
(xi) Meets provision of chapter six of the Constitution