Africa Nazarene University (ANU) is an accredited Private Christian University sponsored by the Church of Nazarene International, which follows the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition.

It integrates faith with learning to produce well rounded individuals who are able to meet challenges of their times.

The Director Strategic Planning, reporting to the Vice Chancellor through the DVC Academics will
provide effective leadership in the implementation of university strategy and planning to enable achievement of its vision and mission;
administer strategic planning processes across the university;
facilitate ongoing strategic initiatives in the departments;
develop quarterly reports;
identify strategies to improve operating performance;
promote client/customer services;
design and drive strategy monitoring processes.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide effective leadership in the implementation and review of the university strategic plan to enable achievement of its vision and mission.
Assist in the formulation of the short and the long-term goals in planning university strategy;
Oversee the development and implementation of business intelligence in alignment with identified needs and strategic priorities in the University.
Constantly review the strategic plan of the university and point out to the management board deviation from the strategic plan and areas for action.
Familiarize with the university physical master plan with a view to evaluate university expansion and growth strategy.
Develop a quarterly executive dashboard to report on key metrics to measure performance and progress on strategic initiatives across the university.
Leverage available resources to ensure the completion of tasks in the most efficient and effective way possible in order to complete projects that will effect change in the university.
Liaise with the Finance director to ensure effective implementation of the approved budget.
Assist in collection of statistical data from various university departments that can help in production of annual reports and decision making.
To work with the Senior Management team in the implementation, development, monitoring and refinement of the University’s Strategic objectives.
In collaboration with Chairs and Heads of Departments, administer formal strategic planning processes across the various departments of the university.
Identify and propose new opportunities to improve university performance, obtain buy in from key university stakeholders and develop change management plans.
Collaborate with marketing department to conduct feasibility study before venturing into new projects, programmes or markets.
Support a work environment that promotes client service, teamwork and performance feedback.
Perform any other duties allocated by the Vice-chancellor.

Job Requirements
Must be holders of a Master Degree in either business administration, economics strategic planning, project management or its equivalent from a recognized university
Five (5) year experience in handling strategic planning, economics and business development functions preferably in an institution of higher learning.
Ability to identify strategic needs, develop recommendation and lead implementation of the same with minimal or no supervision.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks and develop timelines.
Initiative, drive and attention to details.
Be able to interact with senior university management and have excellent customer service skills.

Applicants must give full details of age, marital status, education and professional qualifications, experience, current post, salary and other financial benefits, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae, transcripts, the names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be present or previous employer) should be addressed to:-

The Vice Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi.

Applications should reach the office not later than day, 6th March, 2015.

Applications could also be dropped at our Town Campus located at the Stanbank Building or Aghro House, Moi Avenue.

Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.