Scope of the Position

Overall responsible for directing and overseeing planning and investment functions in the Fund, performs analysis of investment trends of the Fund and makes recommendations for new and existing investments. Oversees the projects implementations. Reports to the Director General

Key duties and responsibilities

v  Manages the Directorate of Planning, Investment, Projects and Estates by formulating short and long term work programmes for the Directorate and ensure successful implementation of the programmes;  

v  Formulates for Board approval the Fund’s investment policies and procedures to guide long-term investment management in the Fund, and takes measures to ensure that such policies and procedures are adhered to;

v  Ensures effective implementation of all aspects of corporate planning and investment-including the preparation of investment plans, feasibility studies, performance monitoring, project management, project evaluation in accordance with the Fund’s investment policies and systems;

v  Ensures effective Management of all aspects of projects in the Fund;

v  Ensures all aspects of estate management - Including maintenance, client/user relationships, etc are managed effectively and efficiently in accordance with the fund’s estate policies and systems;

v  Advises the Director General and the Board on all matters pertaining to investment management, and ensures that both are appraised of opportunities and threats that have a bearing on the investment portfolio of the Fund;

v  Submits timely periodic reports outlining the performance of the Directorate and the status of the Fund’s investments;  

v  Monitors and appraise performance of staff on continuous basis to ensure attainment of directorate objectives;

v  Conducts monthly staff meeting to review performance led targets accomplishment;

v  Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the Director General from time to time.

The following distinct areas of expertise and experience are required:

• A Masters’ Degree in Economics or Finance;

• A minimum period of twelve (12) years of relevant work experience, ten (10) of which in a senior managerial position in a reputable organization.

• Strong leadership skills;

• Excellent communication skills;

• Project Management skills.