PROJECT ANALYSTS x2 – Public Enterprises Evaluation and Privatisation Agency (PEEPA) 1517 views

RECRUITMENT OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Public Enterprises Evaluation and Privatisation Agency (PEEPA) was established in 2001 following the approval of the Privatisation Policy. PEEPA is tasked among others with advising the Government on privatization, which includes the commercialization of public services and rationalization of public entities. It is also mandated to evaluate the performance of public entities and to promote corporate governance within these entities.
PEEPA is seeking to recruit highly motivated and experienced professionals for the following positions on a temporary basis;

PROJECT ANALYSTS (2) – Short-term Contract

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To carry out detailed economic, financial and business analysis and re­search on public entities and Government entities and make recommen­dations that will enhance performance.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

⦁ Implement parastatal performance monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures.
⦁ Production of reports and recommendations.
⦁ Advice on performance improvement initiatives

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

⦁ Undertake economic and financial research and sector analysis of public entities for purposes of evaluating their performance.
⦁ Under the guidance of the technical expert, review activities and functions of public entities and Government entities and develop appropriate performance indicators and measures to be used to evaluate and monitor performance, including financial, business, operational, and human resource utilization measures and ratios.
⦁ Based on the developed and agreed criteria, evaluate the performance of public entities and prepare detailed diagnostic reviews with recommendations aimed at enhancing performance and efficiency.
⦁ Discuss issues arising as and when during the evaluation of performance aimed at improving the criteria and or process.
⦁ Provides sector overviews and financial analysis and produces a report and recommendations for approved privatization transactions.

QUALIFICATIONS

A degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or equivalent.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

1. Analytical thinking and diagnostic ability
2. Organizational skills
3. Business Orientation
4. Initiative and innovation
5. Results-oriented and innovation
6. Communication skills
7. Teamwork

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years experience in carrying out economic and financial analysis and/or working in an investment management environment.
Proven record of having undertaken similar work before.