Programme Co-Ordinator, Monitoring and Evaluation Full Time NEW

Job Description
The incumbent is required to assist with leading the planning, coordinating and managing of the implementation of the national Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework in the Public Sector. Duties include: conducting systematic and comprehensive assessment of Ministries/Departments/Agencies to ensure alignment with the National Development Agenda; developing and implementing M&E systems, strategies, policies and frameworks; leading coordinating and participating in M&E activities; organizing the functions of a team of professional and technical employee’s engaged in the Monitoring and Evaluation of programmes and projects. Depending on work assignment the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of the position.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
Directs and coordinates activities of the professional and support staff of the division.
Develops and implements M&E systems for programmes and projects in the public service; identifies obstacles to implementation and recommendation appropriate solutions.
Coordinates the selection/refinement of perfromance indicators relevant to national and sectoral programmes and projects monitoring and evaluation.
Directs the conduct of and/or commissions evaluation/impact assessment studies of key projects/programmes being monitored.
Participates in the process of project selection, prioritization budgetary allocation of funds to ensure consistency with goals and objectives of the National Development Agenda.
Organizes and conducts mid-term and post-project evaluations and prepares periodic progress reports on project with the support of relevant stakeholders.
Coordinates data collection of selected national indicators under the monitoring and evaluation framework in order to assess progress and areas for improvement.
Monitors and analyses emerging trends and developments in the private sector, civil society and external environment and the implications therein for the implementation of the National Development Agenda.
Leads monitoring and evaluation capacity building activities, including building technical capacity of teams.
Keeps abreast of legal requirements and government reporting regulations and advises on the enactment of appropriate legislation/regulations in the area of Monitoring and Evaluation.
Represents the Central Agency at meetings, conferences, courses, seminars, committee meetings and workshops.
Prepares and reviews notes for Cabinet and periodic and/or ad-hoc reports on matters related to monitoring and evaluation of national programmes and projects.
Performs related work as may be required.

Key Competencies
KNOWLEDGE:

Extensive 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.
Extensive knowledge of Logic Models/Results chains and Results based planning.
Considerable knowledge of management principles and practices.
Considerable knowledge of governance theories and practices including methods of implementation.
Considerable knowledge of government policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Considerable knowledge of the organizational structures and systems of the public service.
Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in strategic planning, programme management and the integrated public management system.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Skills in the use of personal computers.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Statistical Software.
Ability to use e-Government technology platforms.
Ability to lead and motivate a team in monitoring and evaluation activities.
Ability to develop the overall framework for project monitoring and evaluation.
The ability to plan, organize, direct, and co-ordinate professional and other support staff engaged in monitoring and evaluation activities.
Ability to compile and analyze data and prepare comprehensive reports.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to interact with different stakeholders.
Ability to use tact and diplomacy in the performance of duties.
Ability to observe and maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties.

MINIMUM EXPEREINCE AND TRAINING

Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience performing duties related to policy development, planning, research and monitoring and evaluation, including a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in directing a team with responsibility for monitoring and evaluation, planning and public management.
Training as evident by the possession of a Master’s Degree in one of the Social Sciences, sub as Public Sector Management, Project Management, Public Policy; or in a related field in a recognized University.

OR

Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience performing duties related to policy development, planning, research and monitoring and evaluation, including a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in directing a team with responsibility for monitoring and evaluation, planning and public management.
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; supplemented by Post Graduate certification in monitoring and evaluation methods and procedures from a recognized institution.