Planning and Strategy Manager Job in Kenya

Our client, Kenya Seed Company (KSC), whose vision is to be the preferred supplier of top quality certified seed in Africa recently completed an organisational restructuring that resulted in the creation of new positions.

It is against this background that KSC is now seeking to recruit these results oriented individuals with drive, vision and creativity to fill key positions that will be based in Kitale.
 


Application Deadline

2011-06-03

Job Details

Planning and Strategy Manager


Reporting to Director Finance and Strategy, the jobholder will lead and implement the process of strategy development and business planning.

Key responsibilities:

    Developing and implementing the company’s Strategic Plan;
    Analysing business performance, industry trends, existing or new regulatory requirements and their impact on business operations;
    Carrying out feasibility studies, market and competitor analysis;
    Maintaining and implementing a risk management policy;
    Making recommendations on risk assessment, capital investment, acquisitions and expansion at corporate level;
    Developing, implementing and maintaining a cost allocation and budget planning model;
    Managing the quality management system.

We are looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Agricultural Economics or related field and a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management or related field with at least five years relevant experience. A relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
If you believe you fit the required profiles, please write in confidence to the address below by Friday 3 June 2011 quoting the reference number ESS 453 and the job reference title for the position you are applying for.

In addition, please provide curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and present position as well as day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three referees to:

E-mail: ess.ke@ke.pwc.com


Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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