Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities or duties

• Proposes the Strategies for the effective implementation of the Programme Interventions.
• Management of the development and implementation of the programme monitoring and evaluation system.
• Undertaking Research and Generation of policy proposals on issues affecting the programme and new developments/best practices on Public Sector transformation related matters.
• Development of synergy and professional working relationship with key Stakeholders in the implementation of the programme objectives.
• Provision of strategic guidance for the development and implementation of the Programme Implementation Action Plan (PIAP).
• Provision of technical and policy advice and support to the Programme Technical Working Groups.
• Ensure functionality of programme working group, Programme Technical Working Group and Programme Leadership Committee.
• Appraisal of performance of the Programme Reforms on a quarterly, semi-annually, annually; preparation of Quarterly Performance Reports and Policy Briefs to the Programme Technical Leader.
• Offering technical support to Institutions within the Programme as necessary to attain programme objectives;
• Advocacy for high standards of accountability in the management of public resources;
• Representation of the Programme Lead Ministry at the Heads of Programme Secretariat Coordination meetings;
• Facilitation of communication, coordination and cooperation between the Programme and other Stakeholders or Development Partners; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of the Secretariat and Programme Technical Leader.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• A Ugandan Holding an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Development Economics, Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Agriculture Economics
• Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Economic Policy Management, Economic Policy and Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Administration from a recognized University /Institution.

Experience needed

• Minimum of nine (9) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which must have been served at Principal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer level in Government or reputable Organization.

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Please Note:

• The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of lobbying shall lead to disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Proposes the Strategies for the effective implementation of the Programme Interventions.
• Management of the development and implementation of the programme monitoring and evaluation system.
• Undertaking Research and Generation of policy proposals on issues affecting the programme and new developments/best practices on Public Sector transformation related matters.
• Development of synergy and professional working relationship with key Stakeholders in the implementation of the programme objectives.
• Provision of strategic guidance for the development and implementation of the Programme Implementation Action Plan (PIAP).
• Provision of technical and policy advice and support to the Programme Technical Working Groups.
• Ensure functionality of programme working group, Programme Technical Working Group and Programme Leadership Committee.
• Appraisal of performance of the Programme Reforms on a quarterly, semi-annually, annually; preparation of Quarterly Performance Reports and Policy Briefs to the Programme Technical Leader.
• Offering technical support to Institutions within the Programme as necessary to attain programme objectives;
• Advocacy for high standards of accountability in the management of public resources;
• Representation of the Programme Lead Ministry at the Heads of Programme Secretariat Coordination meetings;
• Facilitation of communication, coordination and cooperation between the Programme and other Stakeholders or Development Partners; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of the Secretariat and Programme Technical Leader.

• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Policy Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Research
• Public Sector Transformation
• Advocacy
• Communication
• Coordination
• Cooperation

• Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Development Economics, Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Agriculture Economics
• Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Economic Policy Management, Economic Policy and Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Administration