To provide marketing and research information to assist management in policy decision making and to provide technical support services to staff and the agribusiness community through the collection, collation, analysis and dissemination of information.
I. Job Identification:
Job Title - Manager Market Research & Intelligence
Unit / Section / Department - Business Development
Responsible To - Corporate Manager – Business Development
Responsible For -
II. Job Purpose:
To provide marketing and research information to assist management in policy decision making and to provide technical support services to staff and the agribusiness community through the collection, collation, analysis and dissemination of information.
III. Position Summary:
To continuously scan, monitor and assess the local and international environment to ensure that the Bank maintains a competitive advantage in planning, making strategic decision and developing successful business strategies
IV. Key Responsibilities:
1) Coordinates the preparation of the Strategic Plan and the Annual Budget in consonance with the Bank’s objectives
2) Monitors the implementation of the above to ensure achievement of the agreed time frames
3) Evaluates the Plan’s performance in keeping with set objectives and recommends corrective measures where necessary
4) Monitors the external environment of the Bank to determine technological, social, economic and political changes in the agribusiness sector and the Bank’s operations and recommends appropriate action
5) Assists in the corporate image positioning of the Bank
6) Collects and analyses relevant information to service the Bank and customer needs
7) Manages the Bank’s library / Information centre to ensure effective dissemination of information to employees and the public
8) Represents the Bank on national and sectoral committees as required
9) Prepares speeches and comments as required.
10) Perform any other duties as may be required to successfully achieve this job function.
VII. Person Specifications - Academic/Technical requirements, Work Experience, Knowledge:
Salary: $11,737-$12,700