The incumbent is required to supervise and coordinate the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities related to the implementation of projects and programs within the Registrar General’s Department. This role is essential for achieving the Department's strategic objectives and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Duties include measuring progress against established targets and developmental outcomes specific to the Department’s functions, overseeing the preparation of M&E reports in alignment with the Department’s agenda, and collaborating with relevant Departments, and Agencies. Additionally, the incumbent will guide and mentor a team responsible for executing related implementation activities. Depending on work assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of duties associated with this position.

• Supervises and coordinates professional and other support staff performing M&E duties. 
• Supervises the collection of routine programme monitoring data and facilitates its integration into continuous quality improvement and programme development. 
• Supervises, conducts and/or commissions evaluation/impact assessment studies of key programmes and projects to ensure achievement of development outcomes and consistency with national goals and objectives. 
• Assists with the formulation of M&E recommendations for improving implementation performance and enhancing the design of policies and programmes. 
• Manages the maintenance of an electronic management information system with performance indicators and targets embedded in the system for implementation and tracking. 
• Performs desk audits, studies and evaluations of on-going policy and implementation processes of national multi-sectoral programmes. 
• Develops operational reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of information on programmes. 
• Establishes systems and standards for the assessment, monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes against their objectives and expected outcomes. 
• Coordinates the preparation of reports on all statutory programmes; guides staff in preparing these reports in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensures their timely submission.
• Conducts workshops, training programmes, orientations, technical training, coaching and support for key stakeholders on monitoring and evaluation towards facilitating capacity building across the public service. 

Performs related work as may be required.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques and methodologies used in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects including quantitative, qualitative and participatory approaches and socio-economic research. 
• Considerable knowledge of Logic Models/Results Chains and results based planning. 
• Considerable knowledge of management principles and practices. 
• Considerable knowledge of governance theories and practices, including methods of implementation. 
• Considerable knowledge of government policies, procedures, rules and regulations. 
• Considerable knowledge of the organisational structures and systems of the Registrar General’s Department 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in programme management.

• Skill in the use of personal computers. 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and statistical software. 
• Ability to use e-government technology platforms.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team engaged in monitoring and evaluation activities. 
• Ability to develop the overall framework for project monitoring and evaluation. 
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the work of professional and other support staff engaged in monitoring and evaluation activities. 
• Ability to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to provide relevant information for on-going evaluation of project activities, effects and impacts. 
• Ability to compile and analyse data and prepare comprehensive reports. 
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with different stakeholders. 
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy in the performance of duties. 
• Ability to observe and maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties.

• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience performing duties related to policy development, planning, research and monitoring and evaluation, including a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in supervising a team with responsibility for monitoring and evaluation, planning and public management. 
• Training as evidenced by the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the Social Sciences, such as Public Sector Management or Project Management; or in a related field from a recognised University; supplemented by postgraduate certification in Monitoring and Evaluation Methods and Procedures from a recognised institution.