Risk Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst (GMG/SEG 3)

Job Purpose

Under the leadership and direction of the Principal Director, Enterprise Risk Management Policy, the position provides technical assistance to develop M & E frameworks, plans and indicators to capture performance results and provide effective, accurate and timely monitoring and evaluation reports to inform relevant stakeholders of progress or issues. The position is responsible for developing the process, designing and implementing M&E activities, and ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into policy and programme implementation to aid the improvement of quality interventions and outcomes continuously. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional 

• Provides direction on Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) mechanisms to ensure that the Government of Jamaica’s Risk Management Policy and Programme achieve its goals and corresponding objectives and targets; 
• Design risk monitoring guides for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) Monitoring and Evaluation System, in line with the Office of the Cabinet minimum standards;
• Assesses and maintains risk maturity profiles for the Government of Jamaica;
• Develops and monitors data flow/pattern of MDAs' programmes and projects, to ensure timely reporting; 
• Monitors MDA's development and implementation of Risk Management Plans to capture performance and results, including routine data reporting, baseline and end-line assessments;
• Develops and monitors data flow/pattern of MDAs' programmes and projects, to ensure timely reporting; 
• Develop risk results reporting to the Financial Secretary and Minister by providing written documentation on M&E activities and indicator results for progress and annual reports, as applicable; 
• Executes strategic collaboration activities with key stakeholders to learn from policy and programme/project data and adapt interventions as appropriate; 
• Uses data to contribute towards strategic decision-making policy, programme and project planning; 
• Develops and maintains mechanisms to ensure the quality of data through data verification procedures including routine data quality audits of MDAs; 
• Cultivates strategic M&E relationships and alliances with MDAs, donor partners and represents M&E activities in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations; 
• Evaluate and report on the development and/or implementation of policy directives by MDAs to identify issues and ensure the achievement of desired outcomes; 
• Works with relevant MDAs, industry and academia to research and understand potential issues in M & E and risk management sector(s) in a Government of Jamaica (GOJ) context, and assesses and supports work by those actors to address these issues;
• In collaboration with the Legal Services Units of the AGC, contributes to the design and amendments of the Risk Management Legislation by providing proposals and recommendations, where applicable; 
• Provides expert risk management M & E advice to the Deputy Financial Secretary - PXPC, Financial Secretary, Permanent Secretaries and other Head of Entities; 
• Evaluate and report on the development and/or implementation of policies and risk management assessment tools to identify issues and ensure the achievement of desired outcomes; 
• Mentors and guides Risk M & E mechanism within MDAs, facilitating compliance with governance and quality requirements, to successfully deliver policy priorities and initiatives; Liaises with senior executives in MDAs on plans and strategies for risk management issues to guide policy development and programme evaluation; 
• Guides the development of mechanisms to effectively monitor and align each portfolio’s risk plan, programmes to ensure cohesive and complimentary execution of risk programme initiatives; 
• Guides, reviews and assists in the preparation of decision-making documents, including Cabinet Submissions, Notes, Ministry Papers, Technical Papers etc. 
• Establishes and maintains liaison and linkages with MDAs, Statutory Bodies, Private Sector and Non-Governmental Organizations on risk management matters to ensure that the stakeholders’ interests are addressed in the design of policies and programmes; 
• Keeps abreast of enterprise risk management policies, monitoring and evaluation initiatives to ensure adherence to international standards and competitiveness. 

Administrative 

• Contributes to the development of the Branch’s Strategic and Operational Plan and Budget;
• Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment with the Branch’s Plan;
• Prepares reports and project documents as required; 
• Prepares and delivers Public Policy presentations related to Enterprise Risk Management as needed. 

Human Resources 

• Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisals and recommends and/or initiates corrective action where necessary to improve performance and/or attain established personal and/or organizational goals; 
• Participates in the recruitment of risk practitioners for the Public Sector/MDAs;
• Provides leadership and guidance to direct reports through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching; 
• Facilitates welfare and development of staff within the Unit and across the Public Sector;
• Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and organization’s goals; 
• Prepares and conducts presentations for capacity building across the public sector. 

Customer Service 

• 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 meet expectations; 
• Performs all other duties and functions, as may be required from time to time.

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline 
• Certification in risk management or data management and analysis 
• Over three (3) years’ experience in risk management and/or data management
• Three (3) years’ experience in a relevant management analysis environment.

OR 

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in business administration or a related discipline;
• Certification in risk management or data management and analysis 
• Over four (4) years’ experience in risk management and/or data management 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software. The environment is fast-paced with ongoing interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions. It may be required to travel locally and overseas to attend conferences, seminars and meetings. 
• Required to work abnormal working hours; 
• May be required to travel, both locally and overseas, on official work related business;
• Will be required to attend frequent meetings. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.