Job Summary: The Manager Research & Strategy will support the development of long-term organizational strategy, coordinate planning, monitor and report on implementation of the strategic plan and conduct research and sector development activities in the Authority Key Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct research and surveys on National Retirement Benefits Sector strategies, Plans, Programs and Initiatives in line with the URBRA mandate;Monitor the collection and analysis of Retirement Benefits Sector data and informationFacilitate the development of retirement benefits sector products through researchConduct research studies and surveys aimed at assessing, evaluating and establishing new policies, products, systems and strategies for sector development.Manage the development and evaluation of the Authority’s strategic plan and ensure alignment with sector and Government policies, strategies and priorities.Coordinate the preparation and undertake the periodic review, and monitor the implementation of the Authority’s Strategic Plan.Coordinate the budget preparation process, including the timely submission of; the Authority’s Budget Framework Paper (BFP), Ministerial Policy Statement (MPS), and related statutory reports for necessary approvals.Conduct annual evaluations and impact evaluation studies of URBRA programs and initiatives.Oversee think tank related activities through collaborative research and ensure timey publication of research papers on emerging issues relating to the retirement benefits sectorPrepare quarterly and annual institutional and sector performance reports.Facilitate the implementation of quality assurance processes, and promote a quality mind-set across the Authority.Coordinate the preparation, review, approval and implementation of standard operating procedures, ISO standards and other quality management specification.Ensure that data from the retirement benefits industry is collected, verified, analysed and interpreted and periodic reports such as quarterly and annual statistical reports are produced.Develop mechanisms for tracking fundamental economic and other strategic developments in the local and international economy in order to inform policy.Liaise with research associates from research institutions and agencies, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders to design and implement relevant research.Collect, verify and analyse data/information on the retirement benefits business and the industry as a whole. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant must hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Social sciences or related fields from a recognized institution.Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in any of the above fields, from a recognized institution.Professional qualification in M&E and (or) risk management from a recognized institution is an added advantageMembership to a recognized Professional body.At least seven years of relevant work experience, 4 (four) of which must have been served at Senior Officer level or equivalent level in Government or the financial services industry with knowledge of retirement benefits sector.Demonstrated Research and Report writing experience. Must provide evidence of having conducted at least two research studiesQuantitative research, data planning and visualization,Employment of multilevel statistical modelsDigital/social researchStrategic planning and managementAnalytical skillsRisk management skillsProject Management skillsEthics and IntegrityConfidentialityInnovativenessDecision Making and Problem SolvingExcellent oral and written communication skills;Excellent interpersonal skillsResults and team orientedLeadership SkillsMentoring and coachingTime management