Office of the Prime Minister
St. Clair
Job Description
<p>The incumbent is required to perform monitoring and evaluation actives related to the implementation of the projects and programmes of Ministries/Departments/Agencies for the achievement of the National Development Agenda.&nbsp; Duties include: assisting in the selection/refinement of Monitoring and Evolution (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.&nbsp; Depending on work assignment the incumbent may be required to perform some of the full range of the duties of the position.&nbsp;</p><p><b>Reports to: Senior Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist or other designated officer</b></p><p><b>Supervision given to: Support staff of the Division/Unit</b></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li>Assists with the development of M&amp;E systems for the coordination design, planning, management&nbsp; and monitoring of programmes/projects within identifies priority areas and assists Ministries/Departments/Agencies in the implementations of these systems.</li><li>Contributes to the development and implementation of performance monitoring and evaluation strategies.&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in the conduct of evaluation/ impact assessment studies of key projects/programmes to ensure the achievement of development outcomes.&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in the formulation of M&amp;E recommendations for improving implementation performance and the design of policies, programmes and projects.&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in the conduct of ongoing reviews of the implementation of M&amp;E systems within Ministries/Departments/Agencies.</li><li>Collects, complies and analyses date from reports submitted by implementing partners and prepares consolidated progress reports.&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews M&amp;E findings and best practices and disseminates information to stakeholders to facilitate evidence-based planning, learning and informed decision-making.&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>Represents the Central Agency at meetings, conferences, courses, seminars, committee meetings and workshops.&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares Notes for Cabinet and periodic and/or ad-hoc reports on matters to the monitoring and evaluation of national programmes and projects.&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related work as may be required.&nbsp;</li></ul>
Key Competencies
<p><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</b></p><p><b><u>Knowledge</u></b></p><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of principles, techniques and methodologies used in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects including quantitative, quantitative and participatory approaches and socio-economic research.&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable knowledge of Logic Models/Results Chains and results based planning.</li><li>Knowledge of management principles and practices.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of governance theories and practices, including methods of implementation.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of the organizational structure and systems of the Public Service.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in programmes management.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><u><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: " work="" sans",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 15px;="" font-style:="" normal;="" font-variant-ligatures:="" font-variant-caps:="" letter-spacing:="" 0.4px;="" orphans:="" 2;="" text-align:="" left;="" text-indent:="" 0px;="" text-transform:="" none;="" widows:="" word-spacing:="" -webkit-text-stroke-width:="" white-space:="" background-color:="" rgb(255,="" 255,="" 255);="" text-decoration-thickness:="" initial;="" text-decoration-style:="" text-decoration-color:="" float:="" display:="" inline="" !important;"="">S</span>kills and Abilities</b></u></p><ul><li>Skill in the use of personal computers.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and statistical software.</li><li>Ability to use e-government technology platforms.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to develop the overall framework for project monitoring and evaluation.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the work support staff engaged in M&amp;E actives.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to provide relevant information for ongoing evaluation of project activates, effects and impacts.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to compile and analyze data and prepare comprehensive reports.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with different stakeholders.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to use tact and diplomacy in the performance of duties.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to observe and maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>MINIMUM EXPEREINCE AND TRAINING</b></p><ul><li>Minimum of four (4) years' experience performing duties related to policy development, planning, research and monitoring and evaluation.&nbsp;</li><li>Training as evidence 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 recognized University.&nbsp;</li></ul>