CORPORATE PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGER – BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION 102 views

Vacancies
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts:

⦁ VICE-CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE

Reporting to the Registrar, the University is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join its team as a Corporate Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager. The position plays a crucial role in driving the strategic planning and monitoring processes within the institution.

Qualifications and Experience:
⦁ A foundation Bachelor’s degree in Planning or Strategic Management, Business Management, Business Development or Entrepreneurship or Monitoring and Evaluation;
⦁ A Masters degree in the above fields;
⦁ At least five (5) years of relevant post qualification experience;
⦁ Proven experience in corporate planning, strategic management or a similar role;
⦁ Experience of working in a Higher and Tertiary institution is a pre-requisite.

Duties and Responsibilities:
⦁ Coordinating data collection, analysis, monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the University in relation to the Strategic Plan;
⦁ Develop and implement a robust monitoring system to track the University’s performance against established goals and KPIs;
⦁ Preparing performance reports and presenting findings to senior management;
⦁ Identifying areas of improvement and provide recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness;
⦁ Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the University Strategic Plan;
⦁ Conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential threats to the University’s objectives;
⦁ Working closely with cross-functional teams to implement risk management processes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies;
⦁ Collaborating with key stakeholders, including senior management and departmental heads to facilitate the strategic planning process;
⦁ Organising quarterly Strategic Plan Performance reviews;
⦁ Organising University Strategic Plan and Reviews;
⦁ Producing and disseminating statistical data and planning information relevant to management for decision-making within the University;
⦁ Preparing policy briefs and progress reports for management decision making;
⦁ Preparing Results Based Management Workshops or any such workshops and keeping records of the same for institutional memory;
⦁ Providing secretarial service to the Strategic Planning Meetings;
⦁ Compiling the annual institutional review reports;
⦁ Ensuring that appropriate information, communication activities and programmes related to the strategic plan are carried out;
⦁ Any other duties as may be assigned by the Registrar.

Skills and Attributes:
⦁ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
⦁ Excellent communication and presentation
⦁ Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools;
⦁ Knowledge of financial principles and budgeting processes;
⦁ Ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams;
⦁ Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.