Chief Director: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).
• Bachelor’s Degree OR Advance Diploma in Development Studies/Social Sciences/Public Administration (NQF L7).
• Five (5) years’ experience at a senior managerial level in Monitoring and evaluation.

DUTIES :

• Oversee the development and maintenance of an integrated monitoring and evaluation system. Develop/review the Department’s framework for monitoring and evaluating the performance of the Department and relevant State-Owned Entities (SOEs), the framework may include policy, strategy, processes, tools etc.
• Oversee the development/review of the Department’s systems for managing data and information as well as reporting. Oversee the development of a framework for assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of the monitoring and evaluation system. Oversee the conducting of periodic assessments to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the monitoring and evaluation system. Facilitate the development of capacity to implement and manage the monitoring and evaluation system.
• Oversee the development/review detailed guidelines for implementing the Department’s monitoring and evaluation system. Oversee the development/review processes for managing the quality of monitoring and evaluation data, information and reports. Monitor and report on the performance of the Department in line with strategic plans, annual performance plans and operational plans. Drive operational excellence and governance of the department. Develop and maintain performance monitoring tools and frameworks.
• Coordinate and compile institutional performance and strategic reports. Compile and consolidate inputs into the Departmental annual report. Conduct evaluation assessments related to the programmes of the Department. Develop and maintain evaluation frameworks. Perform evaluation of strategic projects and programmes according to the departmental evaluation plan. Analyse and interpret evaluation data. Facilitate development of sectoral evaluations plan. Manage monitoring and evaluation functions and provide technical support to provincial departments and public entities.
• Oversee the processes of monitoring and reporting between DoA, the Provincial Departments of Agriculture (PDA) and public entities. Facilitate and coordinate capacity building on M& E matters. Facilitate and coordinate planning, monitoring and evaluation of working groups. Provide strategic guidance and support on the development and review of performance indicators. Facilitate and coordinate monitoring of strategic projects performance and results. Create capacity to monitor and evaluate performance. Facilitate the provision of training with regards to monitoring and evaluation.
• Formulate and manage strategic partnerships to enhance the capacity of the Department to monitor and evaluate its performance. Establish and lead forums/ structures aimed at enhancing monitoring and evaluation practices within the Department. Participate in national, regional and international forums and structures aimed at enhancing monitoring and evaluation practices.