Planning Officer at SUMAIT

A successful Planning Officer must have great enthusiasm for all planning and great knowledge of relevant techniques and principles. The ideal candidate will also be an excellent communicator and will have experience in managing different planning ventures. The role of the Planning Officer is to assist in the planning, development, and delivery of agreed aspects of the marketing and planning, widening access and community engagement activities, and student recruitment activities for the University. As part of a team, the Planning Officer will assist with the development, implementation, and continual improvement of the University’s planning, quality, and risk systems.

Essential Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Providing technical expertise on University plans, programs, and projects.
• Assisting DVC Administration in preparing short-term plans and ensuring resource allocation.
• Coordinating and controlling plans as well as effective and efficient utilization of marketing strategies.
• Coordinating preparation of project write-ups.
• Planning developments of various structures at the University campus, e.g., halls of residence, staff housing, offices, roads, etc.
• Plans, develops, implements, and coordinates strategic operational marketing and administrative programs, projects, and/or services of broad significance to the University.
• Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.
• Determines need and plans, develops, and assesses a wide range of integrated communications strategies and programs for and on behalf of the organization’s principal executive.
• Provides strategic advice and consultation to leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of modifications and enhancements to existing operations and systems.
• Develops and manages annual capital and/or operating budgets; oversees, monitors, and coordinates program budgets as appropriate.
• Recommends and participates in the development of University policies and procedures; may serve on University planning and policy-making committees.

Qualifications:

• Holder of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Development Planning and Management, Project Planning and Management, or other relevant field of Social Science Studies.
• If the applicant possesses at least a Master’s degree in Planning, Business Administration, Development Planning and Management, or other related field, it could add an advantage to this position.
• Good command of written and spoken English language and knowledge of marketing skills.
• Working experience of at least three (3) years in the same field in a higher learning institution or larger public/private organizations.
• Solid knowledge of marketing and planning techniques and principles.
• Good understanding of market research techniques, statistical, and data analysis methods.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Required:

• Skills in planning and budget preparation and fiscal management.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Knowledge and understanding of integrated program planning, marketing, development, and administration within a private institution environment.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures.