Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB)

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for the development and implementation of a framework for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting as per the law

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Develops the framework for monitoring and evaluation as per the COB Act, 2016.
  • Guides the planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities in line with the office of the Controller of Budget mandate.
  • Coordinates monitoring and evaluation exercises for the office of the Controller of
  • Budget as required by law
  • Collaborates and partners with key stakeholders in monitoring and evaluation activities.
  • Coordinates the implementation of the risk management framework in the department.
  • Reviews budget planning documents including Budget Policy Statement, Budget Estimates, County Fiscal Strategy Papers and make recommendations.
  • Monitors the preparation and implementation of the sectorial work plan
• Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
  • Develops project specific monitoring and indicator tracking tools in consultation with ICT department.
  • Carries out monitoring and evaluation activities and prepares reports as per the law.
  • Develops and maintains a project database for monitoring and evaluation activities.
  • Prepares concept papers to undertake monitoring and evaluation as per the office of the Controller of Budget mandate.
  • Prepares monitoring and evaluation reports.
  • Partners and collaborates with key institutions to undertake monitoring activities.
  • Develops and implements a monitoring and evaluation plan for the office of the Controller of Budget.
  • Prepares departmental work plans and budgets for the monitoring and evaluation department.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Implementation of the budget for the department

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Responsible for the assets assigned by the office of the Controller of Budget as per office’s asset register

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Strategic
• Advisory
• Analytical
• Operational

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance or its equivalent from a recognized university

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Membership of a related professional body
• Previous relevant work experience required.
• 5 years of relevant work experience in a reputable organization.

  Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies /Attributes:

• Knowledge of national development policies, goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of the Country’s Public Sector Financial Management framework.
• Leadership skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Knowledge of the Controller of Budget Act 2016.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act 2012 and Regulations, 2015.
• Knowledge of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team building skills.
• Problem solving skills/techniques.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.