Position Overview

The Manager, Strategic Development & Planning supports the Executive Director in strengthening KKCS’s organisational readiness for long-term growth, regional responsibilities, and evolving governance requirements. This role plays a key coordinating and planning function across strategic initiatives, supporting organisational development, cross-sector engagement, and institutional preparedness in a context of uncertainty and change.

The role requires strong systems thinking, project management capability, and the ability to work across organisational boundaries to translate strategic intent into structured plans, processes, and readiness actions.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Coordination

1.1. Support the development, monitoring, and implementation of organisational strategic plans and milestones.

1.2. Coordinate planning processes across functions and service units.

1.3. Track progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery timelines for strategic initiatives.

2. Regional Readiness & External Engagement

2.1.  Support preparation for an expanded regional role for KKCS.

2.2.  Engage regional stakeholders including SSAs, government agencies, and sector bodies.

2.3.  Support cross-agency coordination and collaborative initiatives.

2.4.  Support the change management and project management processes.

3. Organisational Readiness & Governance Preparation

3.1. Support organisational readiness for governance transition (including CLG-related requirements).

3.2.  Coordinate compliance preparation, policy alignment, and organisational systems readiness.

3.3.  Support agreement reviews, partnership frameworks, and institutional documentation.

3.4.  Drive timely communications and engagement to support the transition and change of KKCS.

4. Other Duties

4.1.  The role is guided and supported by Management and this role will staff the Management Committee.

4.2.  Perform any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and the leadership team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in public policy, social sciences, management, public administration, or related fields.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in strategy, planning, policy, organisational development, or public/sector-facing roles.
• Experience in managing diverse teams.
• Experience in the social services or public services sector.