{"id":99191,"date":"2026-06-25T12:49:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/assistant-director-planning\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T12:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:49:08","slug":"assistant-director-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/assistant-director-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Director, Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Assistant Director, Planning\", \"description\": \"An officer at this level will perform planning, research and digital transformation advisory duties for the Secretariat.\\nJob Description\\nPrepare advisories for development of policies on application of technology to support digital transformation.\\nPrepare advisories on utilization of digital platforms and the creative economy to promote the benefits of technology development.\\nOrganize stakeholder forums for development of digital transformation initiatives.\\nPrepare advisories on digital transformation projects, ICT policies that enable digital finance services and platforms, and ICT policies that support trade in digital goods and services for regional and continental integration of e-commerce services.\\nUndertake research on digital economy to inform policies on digital transformation.\\nPrepare advisories on development, adaptation, implementation and review of regional and international treaties and obligations in digital transformation and provide inputs on country position papers on matters relating to digital transformation.\\nConduct analysis of economic impact of innovation in the digital ecosystem.\\nDevelop the department's budget, procurement plans and work plans.\\nPrepare advisories on policies for postal and courier services and advise on ICT policies that promote growth and development of the e-commerce value chain.\\nProvide technical support on development and integration of addressing systems for last mile delivery services.\\nCarry out research on development and review of policies on the e-commerce value chain and digital trade.\\nProvide technical support to inform advisory on e-commerce, postal services, digital finance and digital trade.\\nPrepare position papers on matters relating to e-commerce, postal and digital trade.\\nDevelop and implement research and planning policies, standards, protocols and procedures.\\nCoordinate monitoring and evaluation of implementation of planning policies and strategies.\\nDevelop and implement research and planning programmes for monitoring and evaluating national ICT policies.\\nAnalyze and interpret digital economy and development trends and their implications on national development.\\nDevelop and implement the Secretariat\u2019s Strategic Plan.\\nDevelop and review the M&E frameworks and manuals for the Secretariat.\\nMaintain collaborations and linkages with research institutions and other organizations to promote research in ICT.\\nUndertake research to inform digital economy policy and programmes.\\nDevelop and maintain a reservoir of research resources on the ICT sector.\\nPublish and disseminate research findings.\\nPerson Specifications\\nAt least fifteen 15 years\u2019 cumulative relevant work experience, three 3 of which should have been at the grade of Principal Planning Officer or in a comparable position.\\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Economics, Economics and Statistics, Finance, Business Administration, Project Management or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.\\nMaster\u2019s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, Public Policy or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.\\nMembership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable.\\nCertificate in a Leadership course lasting not less than four 4 weeks from a recognized institution.\\nShown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-06-23\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"National Communications Secretariat\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-13T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> National Communications Secretariat<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-13<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>An officer at this level will perform planning, research and digital transformation advisory duties for the Secretariat.<br \/>Job Description<br \/>Prepare advisories for development of policies on application of technology to support digital transformation.<br \/>Prepare advisories on utilization of digital platforms and the creative economy to promote the benefits of technology development.<br \/>Organize stakeholder forums for development of digital transformation initiatives.<br \/>Prepare advisories on digital transformation projects, ICT policies that enable digital finance services and platforms, and ICT policies that support trade in digital goods and services for regional and continental integration of e-commerce services.<br \/>Undertake research on digital economy to inform policies on digital transformation.<br \/>Prepare advisories on development, adaptation, implementation and review of regional and international treaties and obligations in digital transformation and provide inputs on country position papers on matters relating to digital transformation.<br \/>Conduct analysis of economic impact of innovation in the digital ecosystem.<br \/>Develop the department&#8217;s budget, procurement plans and work plans.<br \/>Prepare advisories on policies for postal and courier services and advise on ICT policies that promote growth and development of the e-commerce value chain.<br \/>Provide technical support on development and integration of addressing systems for last mile delivery services.<br \/>Carry out research on development and review of policies on the e-commerce value chain and digital trade.<br \/>Provide technical support to inform advisory on e-commerce, postal services, digital finance and digital trade.<br \/>Prepare position papers on matters relating to e-commerce, postal and digital trade.<br \/>Develop and implement research and planning policies, standards, protocols and procedures.<br \/>Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of implementation of planning policies and strategies.<br \/>Develop and implement research and planning programmes for monitoring and evaluating national ICT policies.<br \/>Analyze and interpret digital economy and development trends and their implications on national development.<br \/>Develop and implement the Secretariat\u2019s Strategic Plan.<br \/>Develop and review the M&#038;E frameworks and manuals for the Secretariat.<br \/>Maintain collaborations and linkages with research institutions and other organizations to promote research in ICT.<br \/>Undertake research to inform digital economy policy and programmes.<br \/>Develop and maintain a reservoir of research resources on the ICT sector.<br \/>Publish and disseminate research findings.<br \/>Person Specifications<br \/>At least fifteen 15 years\u2019 cumulative relevant work experience, three 3 of which should have been at the grade of Principal Planning Officer or in a comparable position.<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Economics, Economics and Statistics, Finance, Business Administration, Project Management or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.<br \/>Master\u2019s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, Public Policy or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.<br \/>Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable.<br \/>Certificate in a Leadership course lasting not less than four 4 weeks from a recognized institution.<br \/>Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Apply via email by stating the position applied for in the subject line and attaching all the required documents. Hard copy applications may also be submitted to the Communications Secretary\/CEO at the address provided. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. Required Documents Curriculum vitae Application letter Academic and professional certificates National identification card Other relevant testimonials Application Email:\u00a0jobs2026@ncs.go.ke Closing Date: 13 July 2026<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/job\/assistant-director-planning-national-communications-secretariat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-13 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: National Communications Secretariat Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-07-13 Job Description An officer at this level will perform planning, research and digital transformation advisory duties for the Secretariat.Job DescriptionPrepare advisories for development of policies on application of technology to support digital transformation.Prepare advisories on utilization of digital platforms and the creative [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1408,1409],"tags":[1425,1413,1412,1837],"class_list":["post-99191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs","category-nairobi","tag-full-time","tag-job-listing","tag-myjobmag","tag-national-communications-secretariat"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99191","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99191"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99191\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99191"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99191"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99191"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}