NATIONAL STRATEGY OFFICE:MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER (GICO) – (1 POST)

REF: NSO 8/40/2 III (161)

Applications are invited from highly motivated and well experienced self – driven citizens of Botswana for the following vacant positions in the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration – Government Implementation Coordinating Office.

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2019

MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER (GICO) – (1 POST)

SALARY: C1 (152,724 -182,484) per annum
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum
BENEFITS:
iii. Contributory pension scheme (Government contributes 15% and employee 5%)
iv. Optional contributory Medical Aid (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Social Sciences (Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration or related field
EXPERIENCE:
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience, two (2) of which should have been at a C2 level, or equivalent in the Private Sector or in a Parastatal Organization.
• Knowledge of M&E methods
• Strong analytical skills including analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Sound Knowledge of computerized data collection and statistical data analysis program(s)
• Excellent Information Technology skills
• Basic knowledge of research methodology

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB;
To assist in monitoring performance of the implementation of sectoral strategies.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS;
• Assists in identifying strategy implementation gaps in the various sectors and provides strategic support to improve their performance.
• Assists in assessing the implementation of all government policies and related programmes and projects.
• Undertakes post programme and project evaluation assessments.
• Prepares all policies, programmes and projects monitoring reports and dashboard for the executive.
• Assists with the collection and collation of all public domain information and updates key performance indicators on the monitoring and evaluation dashboard.
• Assists in monitoring and reviewing the validity of existing policies and programmes
• Undertakes benchmarking for strategic direction to keep abreast with global developments.
• Researches on job related issues.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Integrity & Trust
• Written Communication
• Planning
• Process Management
• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus

APPLICANTS SHOULD:
Quote the Vacancy Circular Number and provide the following details:
a) Detailed Curriculum Vitae
b) Certified copies of relevant certificates and National Identity Card
c) At least three (3) recent work-related references (with full contact details) confirming the required experience ( Not more than 6 months old)
d) The following should be provided
• Date of first appointment
• Present post, salary grade and date of appointment thereto.
e) In case of candidates from Parastatals and Private Sector Organizations, please provide copy of recent pay slip.
Important:
All applications from serving Public Officers must be routed through their Permanent Secretaries or Heads of Independent Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

NOTE: Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements as set out in this advertisement and are shortlisted will be responded to.