Deputy Director: Research Coordination & Policy Development at Eastern Cape Office of the Premier

REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Senior Certificate. NQF Level 7 Degree or Advanced Diploma certificate in Policy Analysis or Development Studies or Public Administration or Public Management.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience at an Assistant Director level in a Policy, Research and Evaluation environment.
• Qualification in Evaluation Studies will be an added advantage. Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license. Knowledge and an in depth understanding of legislative framework that governs the Public Service, Sound knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Government and planning framework,
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Government Planning cycle (MTEF and Strategic Planning), Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation, Governance, Innovation and Knowledge Management, Advanced knowledge of policy analysis, policy development and policy implementation and review processes.

DUTIES :

• Develop and review protocols, processes and guidelines for conducting research and policy development periodically and communicate these to stakeholders to guide effective research in the province,
• Support Provincial Departments to Develop and implement their Departmental Evaluation Plans. Support the Development and Implementation of the Provincial Evaluation Plan.
• Coordinate and Monitor the Implementation of Evaluation and Research Outcomes (Recommendations). support evidence-based policy decisions, Development and maintain a central information hub as a repository of research products for the province,
• Dissemination the research and Evaluation results to inform policy development, planning and service delivery improvement interventions, Support departments, district municipalities, metros and public entities on policy development processes,
• Coordinate and support the convening and functionality of the Research and Evaluation forum Development of the Provincial Research agenda and plan that support evidence-based policy decisions and planning to ensure the attainment of provincial and national objectives,
• Coordinate implementation of the research agenda of the province, Support the management of the creation of new Research and Evaluation content and maintain existing research collections.