Chief Manager, Corporate Research & Strategy Ref No: KoTDA/HR125/2026

i. At Least twelve (12) years’ work experience, three (3) of which of which
should be in a Senior management position.

ii. Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Public Policy, Business
Administration, Development Studies, Monitoring and evaluation, Strategic
Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

iii. A Bachelor’s Degree in any of Scheduled Sciences or in Economics,
Statistics Finance, Public Policy, Business Administration, Development
Studies, Monitoring and evaluation, Strategic Management or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution

iv. Professional qualification and Membership to professional body and in
good standing;

v. Leadership Course from a recognized institution.

vi. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
vii. Proficiency in computer applications.

i. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of corporate-wide
strategies and plans to ensure Konza Technopolis is established to Global Smart
City Standards and is economically positioned to drive the country’s economic
development agenda as envisaged in the Vision 2030 Blueprint, SDGs, and
other global development standards for smart and sustainable cities and areas
of innovation.

ii. Oversees the development and implementation of resource Mobilization
Strategies as per Konza Technopolis Masterplan, Feasibility Studies, Strategic
Plan and Annual Workplans with a focus to raise approximately Ksh. 20 billion
annually towards project finance for mega infrastructure projects and business
operations for the development of Konza Technopolis as envisioned in the
strategic plan and master plan.

iii. Provides oversight in the organization-wide research with global, regional and
national benchmarks to inform competitive policy, strategy, resource planning
and mobilization for socio-economic development of Konza Technopolis.

iv. Spearheads the planning for major development projects, including
coordinating and overseeing the preparation of proposals, performance
appraisals, economic feasibility plans, financing plans, design plans, and other
technical studies required for the planning, design and development of
commercial and industrial projects

v. Spearheads identification, prioritization and supports the implementation of key
enablers of development across the organization for the development of Konza
Technopolis as envisaged.

vi. Spearheads the Authority’s Performance Contracting process cycles in line with
the Government’s performance contracting guidelines.

vii. Spearheads the development and implementation of the Authority’s partnership
and resource mobilization strategy and leads in the development of systems
effective partnership management at a global, regional and local level to
maximize the achievement of Konza Technopolis mandate.

viii. Oversees the development, implementation and reporting of the Authority’s
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corporate performance system for sustained high-performance benchmarking
with global key Performance Indicators for smart cities to ensure the city is wellpositioned to grow as a global innovation hub.

ix. Oversees the development of business plans and annual work plans and
establishes proper performance monitoring and control systems and procedures;
and recommends to the Board for approval and implementation.
x. Oversights the development, implementation and monitoring of Economic
development strategies and objectives to accelerate the economic growth of
Kenya resulting in the creation of globally competitive future-fit jobs and
contribution to the GDP.

xi. Leads in the economic impact assessment and reporting of the Authority’s
progress towards the attainment of the Economic Objectives for the country in
line with vision 2030 blueprint.

xii. Oversees the Authority’s policy advocacy initiatives and leads in the
establishment of linkage with key stakeholders to ensure enabling policies are
in place for socio-economic development of Konza Technopolis at a national,
regional and global level.

xiii. Oversees the identification, implementation and monitoring of the Authority’s
quality management system to ensure international standards and service
excellence at all customer touchpoints with a focus on continuous improvement of
service delivery to international standards.

xiv. Oversees Authority-wide policy development, monitoring and implementation
and undertakes engagements aimed to ensure the authority’s interests are
factored in the development of critical national and regional policies to
facilitate a competitive environment for the achievement of the Technopolis’s
vision.

xv. Oversees the knowledge management function within the Technopolis and leads
the establishment of linkages for a whole of government approach to
knowledge management at a global, regional and local level for dissemination
and preservation for continuous organization development as a knowledge hub.

xvi. Oversees coaching and mentoring creating environments of development of
highly competent, competitive, high performing, and creative and innovative
staff in the Department.