PROGRAMME OFFICER – PLANNING, MONITORING, EVALUATION, REPORTING AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACTIVITIES

REF: 160913POMDA - PROGRAMME OFFICER – PLANNING, MONITORING, EVALUATION, REPORTING AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACTIVITIES

Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the planning, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions. He/she will assist in organizing and coordinating the Executive Fora and administering the Fellows Development Programme. 

Key Performance Areas

a) Contributing to MEFMI's Strategic Planning processes. 
b) Preparing the Multi-Disciplinary Programme annual work plan and related budgets for capacity building activities and consolidating the MEFMI annual work programme.
c) Coordinating the preparation of the Institute's Results Measurement Framework (RMF).
d) Coordinating the monitoring and evaluation of the Institute's performance. 
e) Contributing to MEFMI's publications and writing reports.
f) Contributing to the development of debt management manuals and policy documents for member countries.
g) Networking with senior officials in member states, regional, international and cooperating partners.
h) Coordinating the MEFMI Fellows Development Programme.
i) Monitoring inputs into MEFMI database of programme activities.
j) Assisting with organising and coordinating the preparations for the Executive Meetings
k) Assisting with the preparation of minutes for Board of Governors and Committee Meetings
l) Coordinating the preparation of project documents for potential financial support.

Academic Qualifications

At least a Masters degree in Economics/Finance/Business Administration or related fields

Work Experience and Competencies

1. Five years-experience in Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and reporting.
2. Hands on experience with the preparation of Results Measurement Frameworks
3. Strong self-initiative and analytical skills
4. Experience in capacity building, research/ training, consultancy, facilitation and presentation skills will be an added advantage
5. Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical abilities
6. Ability to work in a multicultural professional environment
7. Excellent written (report writing) and verbal skills
8. Leadership and interpersonal skills

Benefits

The successful candidates for the above positions will be appointed on fixed term contracts at an attractive remuneration package which includes a tax free salary paid in US dollars and is competitive with other similar regional organizations.

Location and Language

All the positions are located at the Institute's Secretariat in Harare, Zimbabwe and the official language of the Institute is English.

Application Procedure

Applicants for the above positions should submit written applications, clearly stating the position applied for, accompanied by a detailed CV with names and addresses (including telephone, fax and e-mail) of three referees to be received by 9 September, 2013.

MEFMI is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications should be sent to:

The Executive Director
MEFMI
9 Earls Road
Alexandra Park
P.O. Box A1419
Avondale
Harare
ZIMBABWE

Email: vacancies@mefmi.org stating the position applied for and the reference e.g.: REF: 160913DFSMP - DIRECTOR FINANCIAL SECTOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.