Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the following positions that have arisen within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) –an equal opportunity employer.
HEAD STRATEGY & INNOVATION – LEVEL 5 [1 POST]
Duties and Responsibilities
Spearhead the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the organization’s strategic plans;
Facilitate the cascading down of the Authority’s strategies from corporate level down to divisions, sections, stations and individuals;
Strategy analysis – continuous critical analysis of strategy and ensuring that organisational goals are properly inter-connected, synchronised, compatible
and mutually supportive and thus avoiding the possibility of having divisions working at cross-purpose with each other;
Continuously carry out external / internal environment analysis and recommend strategic interventions in line with the changes in the operating environment;
Ensure that the basic organisational purpose or mission is well defined and recommend modifications as circumstances change;
Contribute in the formulation of organisational policies that will ensure smooth operations of the Authority;
Coordinate and report to planned strategic and adhoc planning conferences and workshops;
Facilitate the implementation of the Authority’s Integrated Results Based Management (IRBM) performance management system;
Evaluate and recommend major strategic interventions linked to the Authority’s Corporate Plan;
Facilitate feedback and follow-up on strategic initiatives, tasks and assignments given to divisions, committees and individuals to ensure that strategic goals are met;
Monitor and evaluate the Authority’s strategic performance and recommend strategic intervention to improve performance;
Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and adhoc organisational strategy performance reports;
Facilitate effective and timely communication of the Authority’s strategy to both internal and external stakeholders;
Develop and implement of the Authority’s new innovation hub;
Harness innovation ideas from both internal and external stakeholders and develop them into new solutions for the Authority;
Coordinate and ensure the successful implementation of the Authority’s Change Management programs;
Ensure adherence to the tenets of the Authority’s Performance Management
System within the section and;
Manage the section’s resources both human and financial as well cocoordinating the budget process for the Strategy & Innovation Unit.
Qualifications and Experience
A first degree Business Studies, Strategic Management, Economics, Operations Research, Finance or any other related business / science degree;
A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Economics, Operations Research, Finance or equivalent is a MUST;
At least three (3) years working experience in a strategic planning environment at management level;
Knowledge of Performance Management Systems such as the Balanced Scorecard and / or IRBM is an added advantage and;
Knowledge of SAP is an advantage
Job Skills and Competencies
Good presentation and analytical skills;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Ability to identify and drive solution process;
Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English;
Should have thorough knowledge of controls and good corporate governance techniques;
Should have high levels of computer literacy;
Good organisational and time management skills;
Strong inter-personal skills and;
Self-starter who can work under pressure.
Interested candidates should submit applications, accompanied by a detailed
Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, by 24 April 2021. All applications should be emailed to
ZimraRecruitment@zimra.co.zw clearly indicating the position you are applying for as your E-mail Subject Reference and addressed to:
The Director Human Capital
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
6th Floor ZB Centre
Corner First Street / Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
P. O. Box 4360
HARARE
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.