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Principal Planning Officer

Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority Rest of Kenya Full Time Posted 2026-10-26

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The Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority is recruiting a Principal Planning Officer on permanent and pensionable terms, vacancy reference KNRA/10/2023. The officer will head the Planning Division and coordinate the Authority’s strategic plan, annual budget and work plans, performance reporting, policy analysis and corporate monitoring and evaluation. The role requires at least eight years’ relevant work experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree and preferably a master’s degree, plus a management course and Chapter Six constitutional requirements.

Permanent and pensionable terms under KNRA Grade 4
Will head the Planning Division and report to the Director General
Minimum 8 years’ relevant work experience with 3 years in a supervisory role

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Permanent and pensionable terms under KNRA Grade 4
Will head the Planning Division and report to the Director General
Minimum 8 years’ relevant work experience with 3 years in a supervisory role
Bachelor’s degree required in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies or Business Administration
Master’s degree is an added advantage
Management course of at least 4 weeks required
Must meet Chapter Six constitutional requirements
Working hours are 8 to 5

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KNRA/10/2023 Principal Planning Officer- K4

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Job descriptions & requirements

PRINCIPAL PLANNING OFFICER: KNRA 4

ONE (1) POST Vacancy No. KNRA/10/2023

An officer at this level will be deployed to head Planning Division and will be responsible to the Director General.

Permanent and Pensionable

Remuneration:

Salary and Benefits are those attached to KNRA Grade 4

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have:

i. A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory role;

ii. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

iii. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;

iv. Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

v. Proficiency in computer applications; and

vi. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

i. Coordinating the development of the Authority’s Strategic Plan;

ii. Coordinating the development of the Authority’s Annual Budget and work plans;

iii. Coordinating research and preparing performance report of KNRA program on quarterly and annual basis;

iv. Ensure provision of quality planning assistance and analysis services to the Authority;

v. Ensure production of quality planning reports;

vi. Assessing the strengths and weakness of policy options;

vii. Analyzing policy recommendations from various departments;

viii. Preparation of policy position papers;

ix. Developing tools for corporate monitoring and evaluation;

x. Carrying out corporate monitoring and evaluation;

xi. Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of performance contracting process for the Authority;

xii. Participate in developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives; and

xiii. Preparing materials and schedules for stakeholder seminars, workshops and programs.

PRINCIPAL PLANNING OFFICER: KNRA 4

ONE (1) POST Vacancy No. KNRA/10/2023

An officer at this level will be deployed to head Planning Division and will be responsible to the Director General.

Permanent and Pensionable

Remuneration:

Salary and Benefits are those attached to KNRA Grade 4

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have:

i. A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory role;

iv. Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

v. Proficiency in computer applications; and

vi. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

i. Coordinating the development of the Authority’s Strategic Plan;

ii. Coordinating the development of the Authority’s Annual Budget and work plans;

iii. Coordinating research and preparing performance report of KNRA program on quarterly and annual basis;

iv. Ensure provision of quality planning assistance and analysis services to the Authority;

v. Ensure production of quality planning reports;

vi. Assessing the strengths and weakness of policy options;

vii. Analyzing policy recommendations from various departments;

viii. Preparation of policy position papers;

ix. Developing tools for corporate monitoring and evaluation;

x. Carrying out corporate monitoring and evaluation;

xi. Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of performance contracting process for the Authority;

xii. Participate in developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives; and

xiii. Preparing materials and schedules for stakeholder seminars, workshops and programs.

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