Strategic Planning Analyst at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Computer literate – Office applications.
• One to two years relevant experience.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Ability to support the implementation of the Municipal Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and Plan.
• Thorough knowledge to assist with programme, policy and institutional evaluations, including evaluability assessments.
• Ability to monitor contribution to the development of evaluation tools, data collection instruments and methodologies.
• Ability to monitor and track evaluation recommendations and management responses.

Research and Data Analysis

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to support planning and performance improvement.
• Analyse programme performance trends, risks and implementation challenges.
• Prepare analytical reports, evidence summaries and briefing notes.
• Able to advise on sample frames, research methodology, research instrument, questionnaire design and data analysis.
• Able to advise on and manage analysis components on municipal projects.

Performance and Strategic Planning Support

• Support alignment between IDP, SDBIP, annual performance plans and operational plans.
• Assist in reviewing indicators, targets and Technical Indicator Descriptors.
• Support directorate and institutional performance reviews.

Reporting and Knowledge Management

• Compile and quality-assure monitoring, evaluation and research reports.
• Maintain evaluation records, databases and document repositories.
• Support organisational learning through dissemination of findings and lessons learnt.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with directorates, programme managers and performance practitioners during data collection.
• Provide technical support on M&E tools, data requirements and reporting standards.
• Support coordination with provincial and national stakeholders where required.

Governance, Compliance and Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with MFMA, Municipal Systems Act and applicable M&E frameworks.
• Support audit and oversight processes through provision of credible performance and evaluation evidence.