Reporting into Programme Management Office, Strategy and Research Head Department/Team
Programmes Management Office (PMO) Manages others
JOB PURPOSE
The Strategy and Research Manager is responsible for strategy development and research coordination in support of programmes
Key Performance Areas Objectives
Research Coordination and Management
- Research concepts and industry relevant to programmes to assist programme managers with the information required administer research activities, compile research reports and/or commission research, coordinate the review draft and/or validation of research reports.
- Review and analyse gathered research information and various sets of data (including statistical data) to develop a view on programmatic delivery and impact on KT and compile thought leadership articles and/or factsheets.
- Enhance KT’s ideation through a creation of an information hub and guiding process and contents for innovation of existing and of new ideas/initiatives include coordinate platforms (seminars, webinars, etc.) for sharing KT research reports.
- Assist executives in the development of research questions in support for ongoing strategic delivery.
- Serve as the chief editor for final concepts and thought leadership pieces for (potential) publication.
- Coordinate publications of research reports, policy briefs, thought leadership and journal articles (for internal and external consumptions)
Strategy Analysis
- Manage and coordinate development and review of 5 Year Strategic Plan
- Manage and coordinate the activities relating to annual performance planning and the compilation of KT Annual Performance Plan (APP) as well as Operations Plan.
- Compile and present the consolidated APP and Operations Plan.
- Analyse programme outputs and assess implications for programme performance/ implementation.
- Support the executives in the definition and articulation of the Trust’s strategy (through review, drafting/ coordinating/ supporting compilation organisational strategy documents, and trend analysis on issues impacting development, poverty eradication, development and KT’s strategic areas – compile concept documents and/or frameworks) to assist in compiling the CEO’s report.
Knowledge Management
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation and performance of various programmes – in line with the APP.
- Manage and distribute internal and external knowledge from research in relation to the relevance and impact on the achievement of KT strategic objectives
- Contribute relevant programme information to support the ideation, validation and solution development.
- Contribute to the refinement of internal processes to enhance KT’s learning culture.
Service Provider Management
- Develop appropriate service provider contracts within the PMO function, negotiated for the benefit of KT.
- Manage and monitor the delivery of outsourced service provider work for the PMO functions.
Team Cohesion
- Support team members in their duties and contribute to a cohesive team effort.
- Representing Kagiso Trust well when engaging with external stakeholders and answering queries regarding the role and services of Kagiso Trust.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE Formal Qualification/Degree Essential Desirable
University degree in a related subject
Postgraduate degree related to research and strategy
Work Experience (What kind of experience is needed in order to do this job?) Essential Desirable
5+ years’ experience in research and analysis capability
Strategy development and management capability
Programme management experience
CV’s need to be emailed to recruitment@kagiso.co.za
