TERMS OF REFERENCE - PROGRAMME ANALYST

OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL AUTHORISING OFFICER

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Programme Analyst is accommodated within the Office of the National Authorizing Officer (ONOA), of the Department of Economic Development. The holder of the position is required to ensure the successful operation of the National Authorizing Office (NAO), particularly as it relates to the monitoring of the general trends within the region. The Programme Analyst is expected to help structure and implement a programming process to facilitate the implementation of the GEPSED Programme, and assist in monitoring its execution. Additionally, the Programme Analyst will provide analyses, advice and provide support to the Programme Coordinator and the National Authoring Office in the execution of the unit mandate.

REPORTS TO

Programme Coordinator, NAO

The Programme Analyst reports directly to the Programme Coordinator of the ONAO and works under the overall guidance of the NAO.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Programme Analyst is supervised by and reports to the Programme Coordinator on all matters pertaining to work in progress.

The Programme Analyst will be responsible for the following duties: DUTIES/TASKS

Assist the NAO in the design and implementation of any aspect of the work programme of the PMCU, as delegated by the Programme Coordinator and the NAO.

The requirement of the posts shall include:

1. Assist with the implementation and coordination of the programming process of GEPSED and function as a focal point when necessary for its programming in respect to the implementing partners, the European Commission and other stakeholders;

2. Provide leadership for development of the GEPSED action plans to ensure delivery of the programme’s indicators, targets within the stipulated timeframe and to achieve consistency between the planned programme and the activities of its implementing partners;

3. Provide leadership on implementation of the GEPSED indicators as it relates to the targeted segment of the population in the areas of private sector development, disadvantaged groups, training, certification etc;

4. Monitor the programming process, prepare implementation of programmes and projects with the goal of improving the programming process, timely identification, elimination and alleviation of potential problems in the programming process and implementation of programmes and projects;

5. Assist in the development, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the PMCU’s work programme and action plan;

6. Assist in the design, establishment and effective functioning of institutional arrangements for the monitoring of the various components of the project. This should include the development of systems for the identification and evaluation of project benefits;

7. Assist in the planning and implementation of an appropriate training program;

8. Preparation and submission of regular reports on the progress of the PMCU work program and action plan, and on European Commission funded project activities and programs;

1. Prepare reports to the GoSL, the European Union on the process of programming of the GEPSED formulation and implementation of projects as required;

10. Ensure full harmonization of the draft and project proposals with the GEPSED Strategy as the basic document;

11. Provide the necessary backstopping, liaison, technical assistance and counterpart support to the SLCTVET and line ministries, public and private sector agencies, and community-based organizations and other stakeholders of EC funded projects;

• Develop or otherwise assist, public and private sector agencies and individuals, and community-based organizations in developing project proposals and profiles for EC funding consideration;

13. Participate in the evaluation of bids for the supply of works, goods and services to approved projects and the preparation of documentation to facilitate the procurement of the same;

• Undertake such other task as may be reasonably requested by the Programme Coordinator to effectively carry out the mandate of the PMCU;

REPORTING

The Programme Analyst directly reports to the Programme Coordinator of the ONAO and works under the overall guidance of the NAO.

Key Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent university degree in Programme Management, Economics or related field plus seven (7) years of relevant professional working experience in the field or related area;

• A Master's degree or equivalent in Programme Management, Economics or other related field of relevance to the position. In-depth knowledge of regional cooperation activities and other relevant policies would be an asset;

• Experience in programming and management of EU funds in national, regional or international context;

• Possesses strong analytical skills demonstrable through previous work;

• Fluency in oral and written English;

• Excellent at report writing;

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team in a multicultural environment;

• Excellent communication skills. The candidate will be expected to speak at conferences and meetings organized by the ONAO or when invited to represent the ONAO;

• Proficient in the use of software application such as Microsoft.

CONTRACT DURATION

The duration of the contract of employment will be two (2) years.