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

GRADE COB 5: 1

POSITION

Reporting to the Director Research & Planning, this position is responsible for development and implementation of a framework for monitoring, evaluating and reporting in line with the COB Act, 2016

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation activities in line with the office of the Controller of Budget mandate
• Carry out Monitoring and Evaluation activities and prepare reports in accordance with the COB Act, 2016
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of periodic field exercises on monitoring and evaluation and prepare reports
• Develop and implement the work plan and budget for M/E activities
• Develop and implement policies, strategies and procedures for conducting monitoring and evaluation in line with the COB Act, 2016
• Collaborate and partner with key stakeholders in monitoring and evaluation activities
• Manage partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders in monitoring and evaluation as per the COB Act, 2016
• Develop, monitor and evaluate tracking tools in consultation with ICT department
• Review budget planning documents including the Budget Policy Statement,
• Budget Estimates, County Fiscal Strategy Papers and make recommendations
• Develop and implement a business continuity plan for the department
• Conduct annual, mid-term and end-term review of the OCOB strategic plan
• Any other relevant duties assigned by the Director Research & Planning from time to time

Requirements for the position:

• Masters Degree in Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Business
• Administration, Finance, Research or equivalent from a recognized university
• Bachelors Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent from a recognized university;
• Relevant Professional qualification e.g. M&E certification, Project planning,
• Project Management or equivalent professional qualification.
• Must have at least 5 years relevant work experience 3 of which should be at a management level from a reputable organization. 

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS AND PERSONAL

ATTRIBUTES

• Leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrity
• Team skills
• Knowledge of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and the Public Finance
• Management Act, 2012.
• Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

All positions will be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms of service. Successful
candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package.