Manager, Strategic planning & Monitoring

Job Description

Vacancy No. 023

Job Title:       Manager,   Strategic Planning & Monitoring

Reports to:      Strategy &Innovation Directorate Director

Location:         Head Office, Addis Ababa

1. Job Summary:

Under general direction of Strategy & Innovation Directorate Director, Strategic Planning & Monitoring Division  Manager plans, coordinates, directs and controls the planning and monitoring functions of the Company; directs and supervises the preparation of the strategic plan of the Company through a participatory upward planning approach; Facilitates deliberations on proposed strategic plan as well as subsequent approval, breakdown into tactical and operational plans for implementation; directs the development of policy guidelines and tools that ensure standardized and effective planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting across the Company; directs the compilation and consolidation of performance reports of work units and branches, undertakes variance analysis against plan, prepares regular and special performance reports for the consumption of the Company’s management, board and other stakeholders.

1. Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plans, coordinates, directs and controls the planning and monitoring functions of the Company;

2. Directs and supervises the preparation of the strategic plan of the Company through a participatory upward planning approach;

3. Facilitates deliberations on the proposed strategic plan as well as subsequent approval, breakdown into tactical and operational plans for implementation;

4. Ensures that possible contingencies are monitored and valid adjustment revisions  are made to plans  as unforeseen circumstances or changes unfold;

5. Updates planning mechanisms by taking into account changing circumstances in the external and internal environment;

6. Checks that relevant and appropriate organisational rules, policies and other relevant documents are adhered to during budget preparation;

7. Undertakes economic studies of extra income generation, cost reduction, efficiency improvement and related studies;

8. Establishes and puts into effect an appropriate  corporate reporting system that enables to monitor  and evaluate effective implementation of plans;

9. Directs the implementation of the corporate and branch operational plans to be properly monitored and evaluated, performance reports of work units and branches compiled and consolidated, variance analysis against plan undertaken and regular and special performance reports prepared for the consumption of the Company’s management;

10. Directs the development of  policy guidelines and tools that ensure standardised and effective planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting across the Company;

11. Directs the development and review of monitoring and recording tools to trace progress; orients users on monitoring and evaluation tools;

12. Ensures the streamlining of reporting mechanisms to internal and external users in a way that enhances clarity, accountability and transparency;

13. Directs the dissemination of approved plans and budgets with clear directives on how to utilise and execute;

14. Develops performance indicators as well as program evaluation and review techniques to control effectiveness of business programs;

15. Directs the compilation and consolidation of performance reports of work units and branches, undertakes variance analysis against plan, prepares regular and special performance reports for the consumption of the Company’s management, board and other stakeholders;

16. Ensures all activities function within the objective to meet and exceed customer needs and expectations;

17. Develops, implements and maintains improved management systems with a view to create opportunities for improvement;

18. Utilises resources in areas of responsibility as provided in the annual work plan and budget within authorised limits;

19. Takes due responsibility and accountability for managing and controlling resources and property allocated for work within area of responsibility;

20. Identifies training needs of own section and follows up appropriate trainings and human resource development program, in accordance with the training procedure;

21. Creates and maintains a conducive working environment that enhances workers' involvement in achieving organisational objectives;

22. Prepares and submits periodic reports and annual budget of the department;

23. Undertakes periodic performance evaluation of   subordinates; and

24. Performs other related duties as and when assigned by the Director General

Job Requirements

1. Minimum Requirement

Master’s Degree in Economics, Management or Statistics or other business-related fields, or B.A Degree in Economics, Management or Statistics or other business-related fields, with 8/10 years of experience, of which 2 years in a managerial position.

1. Competency

• Thorough knowledge of Outsourced service management and the overall business and economic environment.

• Thorough knowledge of planning and Monitoring principles and practices 

• Ability to coordinate a team and direct subordinates

• Very good communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills

Basic and relevant software application skills

How To Apply

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements mentioned above can register in person at the Commercial Nominees Head Office, 7th floor, Human Resources Directorate, which is located behind Bole Shopping Centre, with the original proof of education, grade 8th and work experience or via cnhrvacancy@gmail.com