Job Description
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">This job requires the incumbent to assist the Director in relation to supervising regional co-ordinators as well as development, monitoring and implementation of the NSDP projects consistent with the approved policy guidelines.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Assist in evaluating proposals for the award of contractors under the NSDP and submit considerations to the National Director.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Assist in ensuring the completion and sign off of contracts award under the NSDP.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Assist in directing a small team of technical officers engaged in monitoring and implementing approved projects under the NSDP.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Certify payment to contractors and submit for approval to the National Director.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Work with key stakeholders to formulate strategies for addressing implementation issues.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Liaise with partner/implementation agencies to effect approved projects.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Prepare progress reports as requested/required on the operations of the Programme.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Facilitate stakeholder participation and the development of Public Awareness Programme relevant to the activities of the NSDP.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Aid in the preparation of Annual Estimates of Expenditure and other Financial Statements on the Programme.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Represent the Ministry at various fora.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Perform other related duties as required by the Permanent Secretary including reporting for emergency/urgent duty.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
Key Competency
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">&nbsp;</span></b></p> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Considerable knowledge of project management software.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Excellent report writing skills.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Strong organization and supervisory skills.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Strong team building skills.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.85pt; line-height: 150%;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Strong interpersonal skills. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">&nbsp;</span></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">&nbsp;</span></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">&nbsp;</span></b><b style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">&nbsp;</span></b><b style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Qualifications and Experience</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">&nbsp;</span></b></p> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-indent: -17.85pt; line-height: 150%;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Training as evidenced by the possession of a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences from a recognized University.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years experience managing programmes/projects in the Public Sector.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Experience in managing projects of a similar type including field work.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Experience with procurement administration in the Public Service.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Experience in Government Financial Administration.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 35.7pt; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"="">Or a combination of training and experience.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>