Ministry of Land and Legal Affairs
Port of Spain
Job Description
<p>The incumbent is required to perform monitoring and evaluation activities related to the implementation of the projects and programmes of Ministries/Departments/Agencies for the achievement of the National Development Agenda. Duties include: assisting in the selection/refinement of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&amp;E) indicators relevant to the national monitoring and evaluation framework; assessing programmes and projects; offering recommendations for improvement of implementation mechanisms and researching best practices in M&amp;E, including operational structures and procedures. Depending on work assignment the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of the position.</p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<div>- Assists with the development of M&amp;E systems for the coordinated design, planning, management and monitoring of programmes/projects within identified priority areas and assists Ministries/Departments/Agencies in the implementation of these systems. </div><div>- Contributes to the development and implementation of performance monitoring and evaluation strategies. </div><div>- Assists in the conduct of evaluation/impact assessment studies of key projects/programmes to ensure the achievement of development outcomes. </div><div>- Assists in the formulation of M&amp;E recommendations for improving implementation performance and the design of policies, programmes and projects. </div><div>- Assists in the conduct of ongoing reviews of the implementation of M&amp;E systems within Ministries/Departments/ Agencies. </div><div>- Collects, compiles and analyses data from reports submitted by implementing partners and prepares consolidated progress reports. </div><div>- Reviews M&amp;E findings and best practices and disseminates information to stakeholders to facilitate evidence- based planning, learning and informed decision-making. </div><div>- Assists with the design, facilitation and coordination of recommended capacity building initiatives, such as workshops and training programmes for relevant stakeholders, in order to facilitate a culture of results-based management. </div><div>- Undertakes research on best practices and trends in M&amp;E to keep abreast of modern best practices and makes recommendations for their inclusion in current and future projects, programmes and policies. </div><div>- Represents the Central Agency at meetings, conferences, courses, seminars, committee meetings and workshops. </div><div>- Prepares Notes for Cabinet and periodic and/or ad-hoc reports on matters related to the monitoring and evaluation of national programmes and projects. </div><div>- Performs related work as may be required. </div><div><br></div>
Key Competencies
<b><u>KNOWLEDGE </u></b><div>- Considerable knowledge of principles, techniques and methodologies used in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects including quantitative, qualitative and participatory approaches and socio-economic research. </div><div>- Considerable knowledge of Logic Models/Results Chains and results-based planning. </div><div>- Knowledge of management principles and practices. </div><div>- Knowledge of governance theories and practices, including methods of&nbsp;<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">implementation.</span></div><div>- Knowledge of government policies, procedures, rules and regulations. </div><div>- Knowledge of the organisational structures and systems of the Public Service. </div><div>- Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in programme management.</div><div><br></div><div> </div><div><b><u>SKILLS AND ABILITIES </u></b></div><div>- Skill in the use of personal computers. </div><div>- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and statistical software. </div><div>- Ability to use e-government technology platforms. </div><div>- Ability to develop the overall framework for project monitoring and evaluation. </div><div>- Ability to plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the work of support staff engaged in M&amp;E activities. </div><div>- Ability to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to provide relevant information for ongoing evaluation of project activities, effects and impacts. </div><div>- Ability to compile and analyse data and prepare comprehensive reports. </div><div>- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally. </div><div>- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with different stakeholders. </div><div>- Ability to use tact and diplomacy in the performance of duties. </div><div>- Ability to observe and maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties.</div><div><br></div><div> </div><div><b><u>MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING </u></b></div><div>- Minimum of four (4) years' experience performing duties related to policy development, planning, research and monitoring and evaluation. </div><div>- Training as evidenced by the possession of a Bachelor's degree in one of the Social Sciences, such as Public Sector Management or Project Management; or in a related field from a recognised University.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>