Senior Planning Strategy & Partnership Officer at The National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)

Job Title : Senior Planning Strategy & Partnership Officer
Advert No : NQCL NO.25/2026
Terms of Service: Contract (1 Year)
Position Level: NQCL 6
No. of positions: 1

a) Job Specification
Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:
(i) Participating in executing the Laboratory’s internal policies, regulations, guidelines, and strategies;
(ii) Participating in development and review of the Laboratory’s Strategic Plan;
(iii) Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options;
(iv) Analyzing policy recommendations from various departments;
(v) Assisting in the preparation of policy position papers;
(vi) Monitoring and Evaluation Laboratory’s programs and projects;
(vii) Developing and Maintaining Monitoring & Evaluation data;
(viii) Providing support in the development of the strategic plan;
(ix) Undertaking strategy review in line with operating business environment and needs;
(x) Identifying the changing market/environmental conditions, unplanned events and deviation from plans and preparing reports;
(xi) Participating in periodic management Strategy review meetings;
(xii) Developing Monitoring and Evaluation Tools;
(xiii) Analyzing the status of the implementation of the Strategic Plan and preparing reports;
(xiv) Compile periodic Monitoring and Evaluation reports;
(xv) Participating in preparing the Laboratory’s Corporate Performance Contract as per the Government’s Performance Contacting guidelines;
(xvi) Monitoring and Evaluating execution of the approved Performance Contract;
(xvii) Collating evidence for external annual evaluations; and
(xviii) Undertaking impact assessment ofthe Laboratory’s Programmes, projects, and Products.

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
(i) Cumulative service period of Six (6) years, relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Planning Officer I or in a comparable position;
(ii) Bachelor’s Degree in any the following fields Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
(iii) Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation, its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iv) Proficiency in computer applications;

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT
Successful candidates shall be placed on contract for a period of one (1) year. Other terms and conditions of service shall be guided by the provisions of the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) approved Human Resource Instruments.

Details of the positions are available at: https://nqcl.go.ke

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must adhere to the following application instructions. Submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications as outlined below.

Required Documents:
1. Copy of National Identification Card
2. Duly signed application letter
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

NOTE
NQCL is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion for qualified applicants from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities. Submission Guidelines: - Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “Confidential”, and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied
for.

Deliver to: Ag. Chief Executive Officer
National Quality Control Laboratory
University of Nairobi
School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 29726 – 00100
NAIROBI

Soft copy applications must be sent via email to: hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com.
Applications must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 14th April, 2026.