STRATEGY AND PROJECT OFFICER – RFA 123 views

Primary Purpose of the Job

To ensure that RFA Corporate Strategy and strategic projects are coordinated and completed on time and within budget. Responsible for planning of the day-to-day coordination of projects within the office of the CEO and across the RFA. Monitor and report on strategy and projects implementation and keep relevant stakeholders informed.

Key performance areas:

1. Coordination of strategy and projects

Develop project scopes and objectives involving all stakeholders.
Assist with drafting and in consultation with other divisions RFA strategy and plans.
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.

2. Delivering of projects

Ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
Scheduling stakeholders meetings and facilitating communication between CEO and stakeholders.

3. Financial Management

Responsible for compilation and supervision of the annual CEO office budget.
Monitor budget upon approval

4. Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with external stakeholders (Government, RA, Police, Banks, Consultants) on mutual projects.
Liaise, communicate and provide feedback to stakeholders on projects status.

5. Advisory Services

Provide technical advice to the CEO on project status and strategy.

6. RFA Strategic Plan

Track the performance of RFA on the approved and current Strategic Plan.

Qualification Requirements:

A Bachelor’s Degree in the fields of Civil Engineering or Business Administration with strategy and/or project management specialisation
Namibia Qualification Framework (NQF) Level 7.
A masters degree will be an added advantage.

Experience requirements:

A minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience with at least five (5) in a strategy and administration capacity.
Project Management professional preferred.

Knowledge:

Strategic planning and management
Process management techniques
Problem solving

Skills / Competence:

Analytical skills
Leadership and management
Stakeholder engagement
Conflict management