Financial Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst (GMG/SEG 3)

Summary

Under the direction and management of the Senior Financial M & E Analyst, the Financial M & E Analyst is responsible for assisting in the establishment and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems for policies and associated programmes in the PXPC Division of MOFPS. Financial M & E Analyst duties include formulating policy outcomes, performance indicators and data capture systems, inter alia. 💰Salary range $5,198,035 to $6,990,779 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• • Technical/Professional Responsibilities
• • Provides guidance and advice to ensure sound, client-responsive and innovative performance monitoring/management plans.
• • Develops and implements plans for including all accounting/financial policies and associated programmes in the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) process;
• • Develops and implements Performance Monitoring Plans, and regularly identify planning and M&E Information requirements for the range of accounting/financial policies and associated programmes;
• • Develops innovative tools for measurement of progress and achievements of the Ministry’s policies;
• • Ensures that the MOFPS’s M&E Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines are followed during policy implementation;
• • Identifies and designs performance questions, key indicators and targets for each policy and associated programmes;
• • Collects data on inputs, activities and immediate outputs and reports on their contribution to eventual outcomes;
• • Plans and conducts baseline and end line studies for the Branch’s policies and associated programmes;
• • Conducts field visits to obtain data in order to inform the design of performance monitoring/management plans where necessary;
• • Establishes and maintains monitoring and evaluation information systems or databases and ensures that resources are current, available for employees and widely disseminated;
• • Liaises with and provides monitoring and evaluation information to the Cabinet Office and related MDAs as required;
• • Participates in the linking of evaluation findings to policy formulation processes of the PXPC;
• • Prepares and analyses monitoring and evaluation reports for management to assist in its decision-making processes;
• • Designs and leads training and other capacity building initiatives on monitoring and reporting systems for internal and external stakeholders;
• • Assists key internal staff and MDAs in the development of new projects/programmes, ensuring that all proposals include specific goals, objectives, outputs, indicators, targets and provision for adequate funding;
• • Provides targeted analysis of documents and proceedings, including research studies, proposals, Cabinet Submissions, discussion papers, etc. from internal and external stakeholders;
• • Participates in assessments of new projects/programmes, as needed;
• • Keeps abreast of monitoring and evaluation practices to ensure adherence to international monitoring and evaluation standards.

• Management/Administrative Responsibilities:

  • • Contributes to the development of the Branch’s Strategic and Operational Plan and Budget;
  • • Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment to the Branch’s Plan;
  • • Participates in sittings of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC)/Public Accounts Committee (PAC), meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences as required;
  • • Prepares reports and project documents as required;
  • • Prepares and delivers Public Policy presentations related to Accounting and Financial Management as needed.

• Human Resources Responsibilities:

  • • Participates in preparation and implementation of presentations on role of Division/Unit for the Orientation/On-boarding programme;
  • • Contributes and maintains in a harmonious working environment.

• Customer Service Responsibilities:

  • • Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements;
  • • Identifies and incorporates the interests and needs of customers in business process design;
  • • Ensures critical success factors are identified and meets expectations;
  • • Prepares quarterly and/or annually Customer Service reports in accordance with established standards.

• Other Responsibilities:

  • • Performs all other duties and functions as may be required from time to time

Required Skills

• • Excellent interpersonal and team management skills
• • Excellent communication skills
• • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• • Strong leadership skills
• • Strong customer relations skills
• • Excellent planning and organizing skills
• • Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• • Ability to influence and motivate others
• • Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications
• • Good knowledge of policy monitoring and evaluation frameworks;
• • Good knowledge of the development, analysis, revision and implementation of policies, procedures, guidelines, programmes and legislation;
• • Good knowledge of Accounting and Financial Management principles and practices;
• • Good ability to synthesize multiple ideas and complex information into a coherent summary, as in reports and briefing notes, and to make cogent recommendation for the modification or creation of legislation, policies and programmes;
• • Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver presentation with tact, clarity, enthusiasm and accuracy to widely varied audiences;
• • A high level of initiative and self-motivation;
• • Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• • Aptitude for developing and maintaining collaborative relations with team members both within and outside the Ministry, and for functioning effectively on inter-ministerial and multi-sectoral committees and working groups;
• • Familiarity with procedures, policies and legislation governing the machinery of government;
• • Knowledge of the Government processes, including policy development, financial planning, performance management systems and basic theories, principles and methods of analysis;
• • Knowledge of computerised systems and software, with an emphasis on the MS Office suite and projects.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Statistics, Demography, Management Studies, Public Sector Management, Public/Business Administration, Accounting or a related discipline;
• • Three (3) years’ experience in a Public Policy, M & E or Public Sector Management environment.

Additional Information and Instructions

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB: 📌 Work will be conducted in an office equipped with standard office equipment and specialized software. 📌 The environment is fast-paced, involving frequent interactions with critical stakeholders and tight deadlines, which may lead to high-pressure situations. 📌 May require travel locally and internationally to attend conferences, seminars, and meetings. 📅 Applications Deadline: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 📍 Submit Applications to: Senior Director, Human Resource Management & Development Human Resource Management and Development Branch Ministry of Finance and the Public Service 30 National Heroes Circle Kingston 4 📧 Email: hrapplications@mof.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Financial Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst (GMG/SEG 3) 📝 Note: Please include the job title of interest in the subject line. 🙏 Thank you to all applicants for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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