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Principal Planning Officer

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Kenya Full Time Posted 2026-09-22
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CountyNairobiCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-09-22Close dateNot specifiedExperience9 yearsSourceMyJobMag Kenya
Principal Planning OfficerKICDNairobiFull TimeStrategic PlanningProject and Program ManagementSenior LevelPublic SectorCurriculum Development9 years experiencecall_centerinternship
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The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is hiring a Principal Planning Officer in Nairobi. The role involves coordinating strategic planning, annual work plans, budgeting, performance contracting, business process re-engineering, and monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes. Candidates need a BA/BSc/HND, a professional certificate, and at least 9 years of experience.

  • Senior-level planning and strategy role at a government institute
  • Requires BA/BSc/HND plus professional certificate and 9 years experience
  • Based in Nairobi with full-time employment
  • Covers strategic planning, budgeting, performance contracting and M&E
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Original source description

  • Never pay for any notarisation, certificate or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt,
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  • The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) was established by the Government of Kenya on the 14th of January 2013 under an Act of Parliament-Act No.4 of 2013, to provide research based curricula and curriculum support materials responsive to the needs of the society.
  • Principal Planning Officer
  • Job Type
  • Full Time
  • Qualification
  • BA/BSc/HND
  • ,
  • Professional Certificate

Experience

  • 9 years
  • Location
  • Nairobi
  • Job Field
  • Project and Program Management
  • Duties and

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the analysis and documentation of internal and external factors affecting the achievement of KICD goals and objectives and use the findings to inform strategic planning.
  • Manage data analysis and coordinate the preparation, implementation and review of the Institute’s strategic plans, annual work plans and departmental plans.
  • Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of the Institute’s annual budget, ensuring alignment with the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and relevant National Government development plans.
  • Coordinate the development, negotiation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the KICD Annual Performance Contract, including self-evaluation and the collection, analysis and documentation of verifiable evidence for external evaluation.
  • Coordinate the preparation of quarterly and annual performance reports for presentation to Management, Council and relevant government agencies to support decision-making and performance improvement.
  • Coordinate the identification, documentation, re-engineering, monitoring and evaluation of business processes to enhance institutional efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Coordinate the identification, documentation and implementation of strategies for corporate performance improvement and establish and maintain a performance management information system in collaboration with relevant departments.
  • Ensure alignment of KICD projects and programmes with Vision 2030, Medium-Term Plans, the National

Education

  • Sector Strategic Plan, the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and other relevant national government development priorities.
  • Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of KICD projects and programmes and the preparation of periodic reports on their implementation and performance.
  • Coordinate the preparation and analysis of periodic reports on relevant
  • sector and national economic trends to inform institutional planning and decision- making.
  • Supervise the development, review and implementation of the Institute’s Customer
  • Service Delivery Charter in accordance with applicable public service guidelines.
  • Coordinate the identification, analysis and evaluation of institutional risks and facilitate the development and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
  • Sensitize and build the capacity of staff on strategic planning, performance management, customer service delivery, risk management and other relevant institutional policies, guidelines and frameworks.
  • Requirement for Appointment
  • Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the KICD Grade Six (6) Senior Planning Officer or in comparable and relevant position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Statistics or relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • Management Course lasting for at least four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
  • Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
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  • Method of Application
  • Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their applications for the advertised position(s) at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). All applications MUST be addressed to the
  • Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development,P.O. Box 30231–00100, Nairobi, and submitted through the designated virtual application link:
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