Assistant Director, Research and Planning at HELB

Ref. No. HELB/012 - Grade 4
Please use adrs4@helb.co.ke to apply for this position

Job Profile
The job holder is responsible for coordinating the implementation of policies and procedures for efficient and effective
strategic plan formulation, Research, Quality Management, Performance Contracting, Performance Management,
Monitoring & Evaluation, Knowledge Management, Business process re-engineering and reviewing strategic plan of the of the institution.

a) Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities will entail: - Strategy and Planning
I. Coordinating and developing the Board’s Corporate strategy and monitoring its implementation.
II. Analyzing key performance indicators for the formulation of departmental plans, programs and activities aligned to
the corporate Mission and Government.
III. Coordinating the Performance Contracting process in liaison with other departmental representatives
IV. Coordinating the formulation of overall strategy for the organization
V. Developing the strategic plan and aligning functional units with relevant government policies
VI. Undertaking strategy review in line with operating business environment and needs
VII. Developing strategic framework designed to proactively identify and respond to the changing market/environmental conditions, unplanned events and deviation from plans.
VIII. Coordinating the organizational budget planning cycle through aligning of the budget and the strategic plan.
IX. Preparing periodic reports to relevant departments and authorities.
X. Preparation of Division plans, budget and effectively managing Corporate Performance
XI. Coordinating the Performance Contracting process
XII. Compilation and Dissemination of various Monitoring & Evaluation reports
XIII. Providing Performance Evaluation Feedback reports to departments
XIV. Supervising development of corporate innovation strategies and annual innovation plan
XV. Supervising establishment and coordination of mainstreaming of innovative culture within the organization
XVI. Establishing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess innovation systems and programs.
XVII. Overseeing generation and management of innovations
XVIII. Coordinating establishment and maintenance innovation platform

Monitoring & Evaluation
I. Analyzing key performance indicators for the formulation of departmental plans, programs and activities aligned to
the corporate Mission and Governmental priorities
II. Coordinating the Performance Contracting process
III. Conducting continuous Monitoring and Evaluation of the Strategy and making course correction
IV. Preparing periodic reports to relevant departments and authorities.
V. Monitoring & evaluating all the Board’s programs and projects.
VI. Reviewing and Maintaining Monitoring & Evaluation framework
VII. Monitoring and Evaluating execution of the approved Corporate Performance Contract.
VIII. Providing Performance Evaluation Feedback reports to departments
IX. Establishing the monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess innovation systems and programs.

Research
I. Developing and implementing research strategy and annual research plan
II. Planning, designing and carrying out research/surveys and preparing reports
III. Coordinating the development and reviews of the Board’s policies, guidelines, procedures, and manuals in liaison
with all departments.
IV. Managing outsourced research activities
V. Disseminating and sensitizing the organization’s policies and guidelines.
VI. Facilitating development of new products and services through research in liaison with relevant departments.
VII. Carrying out periodic environmental analysis on emerging issues.
VIII. Managing Board’s business intelligence system and activities
IX. Carrying out periodic data analysis and produce reports to inform decisions on core functions of the Board.
X. Storing and reporting of vital statistics on the Board’s performance in core mandate
XI. Designing suitable tools for research and the reporting format of analyzed data to facilitate decision making.

Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management
I. Carrying out periodic environmental analysis on business trends.
II. Managing Board’s business intelligence system and activities
III. Carrying out periodic data analysis and producing reports to inform decisions on core functions of the Board.
IV. Establishing guidelines on analysis, storage and reporting of vital statistics on the Board’s performance in core
mandate
V. Developing information resources management strategies and plan
VI. Managing online and physical resource center/library for efficiency in information gathering, storage and retrieval.

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
I. Served for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in
the grade of Principal Planning Officer or in a comparable position.
II. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics with Economics, Strategic
Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications
from a recognized institution.
III. Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics with Economics, Strategic
Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications
from a recognized institution.
IV. Leadership Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
V. Membership of a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable.
VI. A valid practicing certificate where applicable.
VII. Certificate in computer applications; and
VIII. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

c) Key competencies and skills
I. Analytical skills
II. Communication skills
III. Strategic and innovative thinking
IV. Interpersonal skills
V. Negotiation skills
VI. Effective Decision Making
VII. Presentation Skills
VIII. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multitask
IX. Planning and Organizing
The Officer shall be engaged on contract of up to three (3) years renewable subject to performance and retirement age.

HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified and interested applicants who meet the above requirements are required to submit their job application letters, curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates and relevant testimonials quoting the Title and Reference Number of the position on the cover letter and envelope on or before 16th February 2026 addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Higher Education Loans Board
Anniversary Towers, 19th Floor
P.O. Box 69489 - 00400
NAIROBI, KENYA

Soft copies to be sent to the specific email addresses provided (Please use adrs4@helb.co.ke to apply for this position) for each position. This information is available on https://www.helb.co.ke/career/ Shortlisted candidates will be required to present their Valid Chapter Six Requirements.
HELB is an equal opportunity employer. HELB encourages applications