Strategic Planning Analyst (GMG/SEG 2)

Job Purpose

Under the general direction of the Senior Strategic Planning Analyst, the Strategic Planning Analyst is required to execute strategies to monitor the performance of the Ministry’s Programmes and Projects, its Agencies and Commodity Boards. As such, the Strategic Planning Analyst monitors and reports on the implementation of MoAF&M’s programmes, plans various projects, objectives and targets. The Strategic Planning Analyst, as part of the overall Strategic Planning, Performance and Risk Management Branch (SPPRMB), contributes to the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of the Ministry’s, Agencies’, External Departments’ and Outstations’ overall Strategic Business Plans. 

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• Prepares Annual, Quarterly and Monthly Reports and Analysis of findings, as required;
• Attends meetings, seminars and workshops on behalf of the Division;
• Prepares and delivers presentations in relation to portfolio area; 
• Contributes to a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and Organization’s goals;
• Contribute to the development and implementation succession planning framework in collaboration with the Human Resource Division through the development of procedural manuals and other duties prescribed within the framework. 

Technical/Professional: 

• Assesses levels of impact implementation of Strategies/Action Plans on the public;
• Develops, administers and analyzes Questionnaires and Surveys to stakeholders, in relation to Projects being implemented; 
• Liaises with clients to receive input about the nature of the research to be carried out;
• Defines and refines research objectives based on liaisons and level of information required;
• Prepares draft Cabinet Notes; 
• Designs research instruments and administers to relevant groups in project communities;
• Uses appropriate and creative methodology to design and manage a research project - may involve the use of quantitative and/or qualitative methods and may include both pilot and development work; 
• Applies a variety of research techniques to gather relevant information, including document analysis, surveys, case studies; 
• Conducts information and data retrieval searches and input, using electronic databases;
• Analyzes and evaluates research and interprets data, ensuring that key issues are identified; 
• Gathers information by carrying out fieldwork; 
• Compiles and analyses data to strengthen the capacity of statistical databases;
• Verifies and checks background to ensure credibility and reliability of reports, and mainstreams for gender and climate change issues, etc.; 
• Assists with the development of macro-economic modelling/research capabilities to facilitate monitoring/recommendations for Sectors under the Ministry’s portfolio;
• Assists with the monitoring and evaluation of projects undertaken by the Ministry and ensures reporting requirements are met; 
• Keeps abreast of trends and changes in planning and policy development, and makes recommendations for their adoption, where necessary, to enhance the Ministry’s planning and policy development functions; 
• Identifies sources, liaises with external Organizations, and conducts relevant research;
• Presents and disseminates results, both orally and in writing; 
• Offers research-based briefings and advice in writing and prepare action plans;
• Performs other related duties from time to time, as assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good analytical thinking skills 
• Good teamwork and cooperation skills 
• Good research and analytical skills 
• Excellent presentation skills 
• Good customer and quality focus skills 
• Good interpersonal and networking skills 

Technical/Functional: 

• Excellent research skills 
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques 
• Knowledge of relevant computer applications 
• Knowledge of research methods 
• Ability to build consensus and promote collaboration 
• Ability to build and sustain partnerships with Programme/Project Managers within the Ministry, Agencies and Departments 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Financial Management, Management Studies, Public Administration or any related Social Science discipline; 
• Training in research methods and techniques; 
• One (1) year’s related experience.

Special Condition Associated with the Job

• Will be required to conduct site visits and surveys for programmes, projects and other initiatives. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.