JOB PURPOSE
Under the direct supervision of the Director, Project Monitoring & Evaluation (GMG/SEG 4), the Senior Agricultural Economist (SOG/ST 7) is responsible for planning, developing, and conducting studies within the Ministry to determine whether the programmes, projects and functions performed are achieving their objectives effectively and efficiently and make recommendations for improvement where necessary.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Projects/projects inputs, outputs and outcomes monitored and evaluated Provide a framework for systematic lesson as basic for future project design and for clearer articulation of objectives;
- Provide ready information on all projects/programme for the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry and other stakeholders;
- Conduct research study in the process of rural development
- Project Management & Coordination, and Monitoring & Evaluation committee meetings.
- Stationery and equipment maintained.
- Expenditure and procurement monitored.
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual reports prepared.
- Meetings attended.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Management/Administrative Responsibilities
- Attends meetings and other functions.
- Assists in the preparation of the Branch’s budget, Corporate and Operational Plans
- Collaborates with the entire Project Management & Coordination Division in assessing status of projects/programmes of the Ministry.
- Sensitizes the Director Project Monitoring and Evaluation on breaches of contracts, mismanagement of project funds, and deviation from project objectives.
- Represents the Director/Unit at various committees and meetings.
- Prepares and submits reports
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
- Plans, develops, and conducts socio-economic studies in the Ministry/Department and Agencies.
- Monitors, reviews, and analyses the economic implications of programmes and projects to evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness.
- Observe and analyse current economic trends and development in the sector and appraise the economic policy and their effects on projects and programmes of the Ministry.
- Develop working knowledge of financial and economic indicators such as net present value (NPV) internal rate of returns (IRR), cost-benefits analysis and value analysis etc. of
- projects/programmes.
- Determine the adequacy of project funds (both Capital A and Capital B) for sustenance of projects.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly project monitoring and evaluation reports on the programmes and projects being implemented by the Ministry, its departments, and agencies.
- Supervises field data collection for surveys and censuses.
- Perform statistical analysis of data and create summary tables and charts.
- Prepare ad hoc reports to other staff members in the performance of their duties.
Other responsibilities
- Performs other related functions assigned from time to time.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
- Thorough examination of projects/programmes inputs, outputs and outcomes, and make recommendations for corrective measures where necessary.
- Provide a framework for systematic lesson as basic for future project design and for clearer articulation of objectives;
- Effective, timely and accurate information provided on all projects/programme for the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry and other stakeholders.
- Conduct research study in the process of rural development in timely manner and in accordance with established standards.
- Stationery and equipment maintained at all times.
- Accurate analysis of expenditure in relation to achievements and project budget monitored in accordance with GOJ policies, procedures and standards .
- Accurate and timely reports prepared and submitted outlining actual achievements over targets within the required format and within the stipulated timeframe.
- Meetings attended as required and reports presented in a timely manner.
- Data collection and reports must be of high equality and confidentiality of information is maintained
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good oral communication skills
- Good written communication skills
- Good customer and quality focus skills
- Good analytical skills
- Good planning and organization skills;
- Good leadership skills;
- Good problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to use initiative
Technical
- In-depth knowledge of project monitoring and evaluation frameworks In-depth knowledge and expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and presentation.
- Good knowledge of the analysis, revision and implementation of projects, procedures, guidelines, and programmes
- Excellent ability to synthesize multiple ideas and complex information into a coherent summary, as in reports and briefing notes, and to make cogent recommendations for the modification or creation of projects and programmes.
- Good mathematical reasoning
- Good judgment
- Excellent knowledge in the preparation of reports
- Good research skill
- Good Knowledge of agricultural production and marketing systems
- Knowledge of the operations of Government / Knowledge of the Ministry’s policies and procedures
- Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- B.Sc Degree in Agricultural Economics, Marketing or equivalent
- Work experience in calculation, analysis, and interpretation of Agricultural information, as well as Statistical Software.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB
- Exposure to hazardous pesticides and harmful laboratory reagents
- Exposure to dust, bacterial and fungal spores
- Exposure to long hours of solar radiation in the field and also rain soak
- Risk associated with long distance road travel, often off – track in unfamiliar and high risks areas
- Occasional long working hours
AUTHORITY
Please note that we thank all for responding, but only short-listed applicants will be contacted
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