Corporate Planning Specialist

Reporting to the Manager – Corporate Planning, the job holder will contribute to the development and implementation of ZDA corporate plans, annual work plans and budgets and ensures that the strategic vision, mission, core values and strategic objectives of the Agency are interpreted in corporate plans, annual work plans and budgets.

All applications must be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, application letter, and copies of qualifications and provide at least three referees  
The closing date for receipt of applications is 7th April 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to developing, implementing and reviewing the Agency’s strategic plan to ensure the attainment of set objectives.
​Ensure the compilation and timely production of corporate plans, business plans, annual work plans and budgets in order to facilitate resource allocation

Contribute to the identification of gaps in the planning and implementation process and design of remedial measures

Monitor the implementation of the ZDA Strategic Plan in order to ensure effective and efficient implementation and achievement of the set strategic objectives

Ensure the preparation of the Agency’s quarterly, annual and other reports in order to facilitate informed decision-making and dissemination

Contribute to the shaping of the overall strategic direction of ZDA and enhance cooperation related to planning and economic development embracing planning, monitoring and evaluation, statistics, investment and private sector promotion
Contribute to the development and implementation of tools for strategic planning and monitoring
Monitor performance and ensure that the institutional performance evaluation management and feedback process is applied to all departments
Provide management support, monitor performance and ensure that the institutional performance evaluation management and feedback process is applied to all departments  
Perform commercial analysis, identify critical issues, and policy gaps, and facilitate policy implementation in priority areas/sectors across departments
Ensure implementation of policy and management decisions relating to the priority sectors

Ensure preparation and submission of periodic and ad-hoc reports of the department’s activities s
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS | EXPERIENCE | SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree in economics.
Master’s Degree in Economics is an added advantage
Three (3) years of work experience in a similar role
Experience in report writing
Ability to prepare presentations
Excellent interpersonal skills and analytical skills
Presentation and facilitation skills
Knowledge of computer applications (Excel and Word processing)
Proficiency in Statistical Software Packages i.e. Stata, EViews, SPSS, Excel, NVivo etc
Good communication skills (both oral and written).