VACANCY: MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGER
GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL SECURITY
PROGRAMME OF ADVANCEMENT THROUGH HEALTH AND EDUCATION (PATH)
REQUEST FOR CURRICULUM VITAE
Individuals are being invited to submit a Letter of Interest and full Curriculum Vitae for the position of:
MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGER
JOB PURPOSE
The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager’s primary objectives are to plan, monitor, organize, direct and control the work of the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit to ensure the effective implementation activities of the Social Protection Project, the Integrated Social Protection and Labour Programme and the Support to the Jamaica Social Protection Strategy.
ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVES
The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager shall:
• Manage the operations of the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit for the effective implementation of the Social Protection Projects
• Ensure that the aims of the World Bank/GOJ and the IDB/GOJ
Projects are in consistent with those of the Ministry and the Government of Jamaica
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the social assistance programmes to ensure the attainment of targets (e.g. poverty reduction and other social development goals
• Conduct site visits to Parish Offices, Schools, Health Centres to assess the implementation status for various aspects of the Projects
• Attend and participate in meetings convened by the National Social Protection Programmes
• Evaluate the performance of the Social Protection Projects in relation to the achievement of its objectives
• Design and maintain the reporting system which ensures that the work of the Social Protection Projects (World Bank/GOJ Projects and /GOJ Projects are kept up to date and deadlines maintained
• Prepare Cabinet Submissions, Briefs, Notes, etc. for the Minister on matters which fall within the sphere of influence of the Projects
• Prepare reports on the work of the Social Protection Projects Director, Chief Technical Director, Director, Social Security and the Permanent Secretary.
• Analyze survey findings, prepare and submit reports on various baseline, interim and ex-post surveys
• Develop Terms of Reference to contract services of external consultants to carry out monitoring and evaluation exercises for the two Projects
• Prepare three (3) year Corporate Plans, One (1) year Operational Plan, Quarterly reviews (MLSS), Annual Action Plans (World Bank and IDB), four (4) monthly Progress Reports (World Bank), Half yearly reports (IDB), monthly reports and any other ad hoc reports on request
• Participate in the recruitment of staff for the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Master’s Degree in the Social Sciences, preferably Economics or Development Studies
• Specialized training in Research Methods and experience in conducting Programme Evaluations
• Experience in the operations of internationally funded Projects would be an asset.
COMPETENCY SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent knowledge of research methods and data analysis
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and work in teams.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
Responses should be submitted in hard copy or via email on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 to the attention of:
Project Director, PATH
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
14 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
Telephone: 876-967-0420
Email: consultancy@mlss.gov.jm
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