Vacancy title:
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E Adviser)

Jobs at:
Ministry of Finance and Planning

Deadline of this Job:
28th May, 2018

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

JOB DETAILS:
Ref.N0.EA..7/96/01/J/126

President`s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat on behalf of the Ministry of Finance and Planning, invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 5 vacant posts as mentioned below;

INTRODUCTION:
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND PLANNING
The Ministry of Finance and Planning manages the overall revenue, expenditure and financing of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and provides the Government with advice on the broad financial affairs of Tanzania in support oi the Government economic and social objectives.

The Ministry oversees budget preparation and execution. The Ministry monitors fiscal developments during the year and reports to Parliament. The Ministry also formulates and manages revenue policies and legislation that are presented to parliament. its responsibilities include preparing the Central Government budget; developing tax policy and legislation; managing Government borrowings on financial markets; determining expenditure allocations to different Government institutions; transferring central grants to local Government; developing regulatory policy for the country's financial sector in cooperation with the Bank of Tanzania and representing Tanzania within international financial institutions. The Ministry is also vitally concerned with the performance of the Tanzanian economy, international trade, monetary affairs and other aspects of the global economy that affect Tanzania’s domestic performance. Given the Ministry’s wide ranging advice and policy role, Ministry officials work closely with officials in other Ministries, agencies and departments to unsure that the Government overarching poverty reduction strategies are implemented and objectives attained.

The Government of Tanzania is implementing Phase V of the Public Finance Management Reforms Programme (PFMRP). The main objective of the programme is to support the achievements of national development goals by providing support to strengthen core public financial management systems and outcomes.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION (M&E ADVISER)-1 POST
Reports to: Programme Coordinator
Job Purpose: To ensure that there is effective monitoring and evaluation of all PFMRP activities and performance Supervision: Direct: None
indirect: None

DUTIES AND RESPGNSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain and apply an effective PFMRP M&E system;
  
• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of the programme performance within the Government reporting framework;
  
• Develop, maintain and disseminate programme M&E processes and procedures;
  
• Design and develop an M&E database for the programme that is integrated with the Government Monitoring Framework;
  
• Provide technical support and coordinate M&E activities across the Strategic Objectives;
  
• Ensure monitoring and reporting requirements are understood by implementers and . key stakeholders;
  
• Coordinate, advise and facilitate the preparation of a comprehensive programme M&E framework, including good practice definitions of performance measures, indicators, targets, baselines and milestones;
  
• Prepare and disseminate an Annual M&E plan and timetable;
  
• Ensure that the M&E framework is robust and in-line with good practice and provides a strong and objective basis for performance management; '
  
• Ensure that there is a regular programme of external evaluations and effectively support evaluation teams, such as Joint Supervision Missions; ‘ Compile and coordinate preparation of quarterly and annual programme performance reports; Maintain proper records on implementation of the programme which will provide basis for making decision and feedback to stakeholders;
  
• Facilitate M&E capacity building within the programme beneficiaries;
  
• Provide M&E quality assurance to programme interventions;
  
• Advise programme management of any concerns with programme performance; and
  
• Perform any other tasks reasonably assigned by the Programme Coordinator

Main outputs:

• PFMRP M&E system requirements, processes and documentation
  
• Annual M&E calendar
  
• M&E framework
  
• Quarterly and Annual M&E reports

Physical and Financial Assets: None

Special Conditions:

• Required to travel on a regular basis
  
• May have to work outside standard working hours

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least a Masters Degree either in Programme Planning and Management; Economics, or relevant Post~Graduate university degree
  
• At least five years’ experience in a similar M&E role
  
• Proven knowledge of M&E good practice principles and performance management and reporting
  
• Detailed awareness of GOT M&E framework and reporting requirements
  
• Proven track record of working effectively at senior levels in government and the development community
  
• Good awareness of PFM concepts, requirements, practices and standards
  
• Previous experience In a comprehensive PFM reform exercise
  
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and database design and management skills.

Person Specification:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Able to work under own initiative and without supervision
  
• Excellent attention to detail
  
• High quality report writing skills
  
• Able to handle and organise multiple competing tasks
  
• Works well under pressure

REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package

MODE OF EMPLOYMENT
Four (4) years contract.

Job application procedure

• All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not less than 18 years of age;
  
• Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
  
• Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
  
• Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates; Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates; Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts; Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates; Birth certificate.
  
• Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted Form IV and form VI results slips; Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.
  
• Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers;
  
• Applicants who have/ were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
  
• Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts; Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE); Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU);
  
• Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate;
  
• A signed application letters should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretarial, 27 Bibi Till Mohammad Road, PO. Box 63100, Makiaba Complex, 11102 Dar Es Salaam.
  
• Deadline for application is 28th May, 2018 and;
  
• Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview;
  
• Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz and not otherwise (This address also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)

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PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT