Chief Analyst x2 at National Development Planning Commission

• Under the direct guidance and supervision of the director, the Chief Analyst provides technical leadership for development policy, planning, coordination, M&E and research.

• Lead the conduct of studies and technical assignments.
• Prepare Long-term and Medium-term Policy Frameworks, Planning Guidelines, Annual Progress Report and other key deliverables.
• Build and sustain effective working relation with sector agencies and sub-national structures.
• Prepare work programmes and timetables in conformity with the Divisions and Commission’s objectives.
• Support the formulation of sectoral policies and plans.
• Prepare quality policy papers.
• Carry out research on national development issues and maintain a repository of knowledge for purposes of learning and assisting other organizations as needed.
• Track and evaluate the implementation of development plans, policies and projects.

• Recommend training needs of subordinate staff.
• Conduct appraisal of assigned staff in a timely manner.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Directors and Director-General

• Must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in Development Planning, Development Policy or relevant discipline of Economics, Social Sciences, M&E with strong analytical background
• Must be fully certified by a recognised and relevant professional body
• A minimum of eleven (11) years’ post qualification experience of which at least three (3) years have been in senior management.
• Pass a competitive selection interview conducted by the Commission in consultation with PSC.
• Knowledge of both national and international development issues and enhanced understanding of the National and sub-national Planning Processes including Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Demonstrable evidence of experience and previous work involving strategic and/or development planning.

• Demonstrated capacity to generate and implement new ideas.
• Excellent skills in resource mobilization.
• Knowledge in the conduct of research, data analysis and interpretation.
• Knowledge in ICT including Microsoft Office suite and statistical analysis softwares.

• Planning, policy analysis and formulation
• Monitoring, measuring, evaluation methodologies
• The conduct of research, data analysis and interpretation
• Microsoft Office suite and the use of the internet
• Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal and Presentation Skills
• Qualitative and Quantitative Analytical Skills
• Technical knowledge and commitment to vocational education.

• Application letter
• Curriculum vitae with biographic data, contact information, names and addresses of two (2) referees
• Copies of academic and professional certificates (you will need to bring the original if you are shortlisted for an interview)
• Evidence of good standing with academic and professional institution if profession is regulated by law
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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