Head of Monitoring and Evaluation COMESA

To develop, review and implement a robust monitoring, evaluation and learning framework and tools for the purpose of systematically assessing and evaluating the implementation and performance of COMESA programs and projects to track the achievement of Mid Term Strategic Plan (MTSP) objectives.

MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the overall supervision of the Secretary General, the incumbent of the post will perform the following duties:

1. Oversee and supervise outcome and impact evaluations of COMESA programs and projects in accordance with the Monitoring and Evaluation Policy and Guidelines;
2. Develop a robust Monitoring and Evaluation framework, evaluation mechanisms, instruments, and systems to respond to the priorities and objectives of COMESA;
3. Develop and strengthen monitoring and evaluation procedures to support compliance to program objectives and outcomes;
4. Develop monitoring and evaluation indicators for program and project success towards accomplishing COMESA objectives;
5. Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the Division head and other stakeholders;
6. Provide inputs, information, and statistics for quarterly, annual, and other reports to the Project Planning and Preparation Team and Programming divisions with the aim of strengthening regular performance monitoring, including data collection, analysis and reports on the findings and lessons learned from project innovations;
7. Promote the process of institutionalizing collaboration, learning and adaptation within COMESA through participation in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist in preparing relevant reports;
8. Strengthen collaboration with Member States and guide the conduct of impact assessments at Member States to evaluate whether expected outputs and outcomes are being realized, and review impact assessment reports before submission to key stakeholders;
9. Consolidate annual Division/Unit work plans and budget inputs in order to gain Management’s approval and funding of work plans required to execute Division/Unit mandate;
10. Monitor the implementation of Division/Unit work programs and budgets to ensure that the Division/Unit mandate is executed in line with COMESA strategy and within approved budget limits.
11. Manage and coordinate the recruitment, training, and development of Unit staff to achieve key mandates;
12. Manage the performance management process in the Unit to ensure achievement of objectives supports COMESA strategy;
13. Motivate, engage, and build staff into a high performing team through coaching, effective communication and providing frequent feedback on work;
14. Develop, update, and implement policies, strategies, processes, systems, and procedures for the effective delivery of the Unit’s objectives; and
15. Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.