Director of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (1 Post)
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- Lupane State University
- Expires 14 Mar 2025
- Lupane
- Full Time
Job Description
ApplicatioApplications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts:
1.2 Director of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (1 Post)
Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating a seamless/mainstreamed planning and performance management function of the University resulting in the attainment of the University’s vision, mission, mandate and strategic goals. The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed-term performance-based contract for a maximum period of four (4) years.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead all operations in the strategic and annual planning process.
• Prepare and send reconciled university-wide plans and performance reports to pertinent stakeholders.
• Facilitate the integration of operational and strategic plans and their budget allotments both at university and working unit levels.
• Direct regular monitoring and evaluation tasks.
• Direct the smooth making and use of policies, standards, and procedures for planning and reporting mechanisms, throughout the university working units.
• Lead initiatives towards periodical review of the University’s progress.
• Interact with different bodies to enhance joint priority setting, planning, implementation, reviewing, monitoring and evaluation.
• Support sections and units in their efforts to plan and review their activities, and to monitor and evaluate performances.
• Consolidate and submit performance reports to concerned bodies on quarterly basis.
• Initiate and lead the development of documents and their publications on new standards, reporting policies and procedures, and ensure that these documents are updated as and when appropriate.
• Develop and regularly review performance management framework as aligned to the national performance management guidelines and appraisal system, including performance indicators, targets, standards and weights.
• Co-ordinate the drafting of the University Council performance targets and weights for performance indicators, and prepare a performance contract for the University.
• Coordinate the implementation of performance contracting and annual work plans.
• Co-ordinate the mainstreaming of the performance contracting system including preparation of performance annual and quarterly reports for the University.
• Compile and coordinate the announcement of performance evaluation results.
• Co-ordinate the development, implementation and review of University Strategic Plan, the Master Plan and all University policies.
• Prepare Bi-annual Rolling Plans for the University’s Strategic Plan and the Master Plan.
• Co-ordinate the development and Review of University Customers Service Charter, and monitor its implementation;
• Co-ordinate the monitoring and evaluation of University programs and projects.
• Provide a base from which progress can be measured and establish a mechanism for informed change when needed.
• Ensure the establishment of realistic goals and objectives consistent with the mission of the university in a defined time frame within the existing capacity for its implementation in all working units.
• Monitoring and measuring delivery of strategies, implementations and reporting on progress.
Competencies
• Project management.
• Survey development.
• Qualitative data collection.
• Presentation skills.
• Communication.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Research methodology.
• Collaboration.
• Strategic planning.
• Data visualisation.
• Professionalism.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
• Master’s degree in economics, international development, management, biostatistics or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience developing and implementing M&E systems.
• Experience using SPSS, STATA, qualitative data analysis (QDA) software (e.g., NVivo), and ArcGIS or similar is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with large quantities of data and convert it into understandable results.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a familiarity with project management software.
• Experience developing and managing relational databases (e.g., MySQL) and proficiency using cloud computing services (e.g., Amazon Web Services) is preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external staff and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of data quality assurance, analysis, and reporting.
How to Apply
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered, details of which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates only.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applications, which should include a Curriculum Vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and names, addresses (including email) and telephone numbers of three contactable referees and copies of certificates must be emailed to the registrar@lsu.ac.zw in a single continuous PDF file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line.
The Application letter should be addressed to:
The Registrar
Lupane State University
P O Box 170
Lupane
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 14 March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
