Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst (GMG/SEG 2)

KEY OUTPUTS

• Monitoring and Evaluation framework developed;
• Monitoring and evaluation manual and toolkits developed;
• Monitoring and evaluation analysis conducted;
• Performance, monitoring and evaluation reports prepared and submitted;
• Special/summary reports/papers prepared;
• Performance Management System operational;
• Technical advice provided;
• Key performance indicators developed and communicated;
• Section budget prepared;
• Controls and tracking system designed and implemented;
• Performance, monitoring and evaluation review meetings conducted;
• Monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports prepared.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Management/Administrative Responsibilities

• Participates in the development and implementation of the Section’s corporate/operational plan and budget ensuring the work of the Section is carried out according to plan and agreed targets achieved;
• Provides technical advice to the Director, Portfolio Agencies and other relevant personnel on monitoring and evaluation process;
• Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of frameworks and procedures to guide the operations of the M&E process within the Ministry;
• Prepares and submits performance and other reports as required and ensures timely submission of all documents/information requested from the Section.

Technical  Responsibilities

• Ensures the implementation of results-based monitoring and evaluation strategies, focusing on achievement of results:
• Analyses requirements and synthesize proposals for the planning, preparation and management of programme/policy evaluations and other types of evaluations;
• Inputs into the monitoring and evaluation work plan, analysis and proposals on areas to be evaluated;
• Follows up on the updating of the monitoring and evaluation plan;
• Promotes monitoring and evaluation standards, quality assurance/control and capacity development;
• Contributes to the monitoring and evaluation annual reviews;
• Develops and implements monitoring tools;
• Supports effective management of results-based monitoring and evaluation processes; 
• Drafts and revises of Terms of Reference (TOR) for specific monitoring and evaluation activities and/or desk evaluations/reviews;
• Drafts and reviews management responses to the evaluations;
• Follows up on implementation of evaluation recommendations;
• Undertakes quality assurance in the formulation of new polices programmes;
• Contributes to the data collection and evidence for the completion of Results Oriented Annual Reports and other corporate reports;
• Contributes to the establishment of statistics database;
• Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation, focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Identifies and formulates lessons learned from evaluations and studies to be integrated into the broader Ministry’s knowledge management efforts;
• Contributes to the implementation of Evaluation Knowledge Management and Learning Strategy;
• Participates in results-oriented monitoring and evaluation training efforts in the Ministry;
• Participates as appropriate in quality assurance oversight processes to contribute to the strategic positioning of the country office;
• Keeps abreast of external trends and policy environment that impact directly on the portfolio responsibilities of the Ministry;

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Monitoring and evaluation framework developed in accordance with established guidelines;
• Monitoring and evaluation manual and toolkits developed in keeping with agreed timeframe;
• Accurate and comprehensive reports prepared and submitted within the agreed time frame;
• Technical advice provided are sound and evidence based;
• Key performance indicators developed and communicated;
• Risk management strategies developed;
• Robust performance indicators and targets developed and linked to priorities and follow SMART and CREAM rules;
• Reports are evidence based and produced within agreed timeframes;
• The extent to which confidentiality, integrity and sensitivity are displayed in the execution of duties.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies, Economics, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications;
• Training in results-based/performance monitoring and evaluation or research;
• Three (3) years’ experience working in a similar capacity. 

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.