MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL SECURITY: Individuals are being invited to submit a Letter of Interest and full Curriculum Vitae, for the following position: MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST FOR THE SOCIAL PROTECTION STRATEGY
SCOPE OF WORK
• Working within the human resource and performance parameters of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, the M and E specialist will cover a slate of duties designed to address the fine-tuning of the Framework;
• the creation of reporting mechanisms;
• establishment of communication networks;
• support to institutional capacity-building;
• and effective data management and utilization.
• Working within the human resource and performance parameters of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, the M and E specialist will cover a slate of duties designed to address the fine-tuning of the Framework;
• the creation of reporting mechanisms;
• establishment of communication networks;
• support to institutional capacity-building;
• and effective data management and utilization.
The M&E Specialist - SPS will, among other related duties, address the tasks outlined below:
• Fine-tune the results framework/performance measurement framework, particularly in the areas of the results hierarchy, indicators and monitoring mechanisms outlined in the M&E Framework. This will involve further consultation with relevant data use and source agencies to finalize definition and breadth of indicators, sources and instruments, periodicity, inter alia.
• With the implementing partners, review existing approaches to data collection, and content of management information systems in relation to channelling data for the M&E Framework.
• Review and document existing social and economic data relevant to the SPS M&E Plan, data collection methods and sources, and determine their validity as baseline statistics for impact evaluation.
• Based on the review of existing data as above, develop baseline data and indicator system as at 2014/15, ensure data entry into defined database (i.e. JAMSTATS, or other), and identify data needs and capacity requirements where applicable.
• Establish the reporting format for the tracking of indicators; design applicable report formats for use by stakeholders in reporting on data/indicators, and establish communication structures and mechanisms for submission of these data and reports.
• Guide and document the process for identifying the key performance questions and parameters for monitoring SPS performance and comparing it to targets.
• Establish the framework and procedures for the overall evaluation of the SPS.
• Give guidance, and provide inputs to specific projects entered into with other organizations to conduct surveys, build databases or other enquiries for the purpose of implementation of the SPS, including process and impact evaluations;
• Ensure the development and implementation of a holistic and integrated Annual Work Plan (AWP) for the SPS, (project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process monitoring, and lessons-learned workshops etc.).
• Facilitate relevant training in monitoring and evaluation with stakeholders;
• Prepare consolidated progress reports for NSPC and other prime clients, in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing; these should incorporate capacity gap assessments that impact on achievement of targets or the process of data gathering.
• Provide input to the establishment of monitoring and evaluation procedures at the parish or other sub-national level of the NSPC;
• Provide technical input to, and facilitate synergy with the monitoring and evaluation system to be effected for the Poverty Reduction Coordinating Unit within the SPGU;
• Support the work of the Social Protection and Gender Unit in coordinating effective social protection for the country.
• Perform any other duties in support of the social policy imperatives of the Division.
• Fine-tune the results framework/performance measurement framework, particularly in the areas of the results hierarchy, indicators and monitoring mechanisms outlined in the M&E Framework. This will involve further consultation with relevant data use and source agencies to finalize definition and breadth of indicators, sources and instruments, periodicity, inter alia.
• With the implementing partners, review existing approaches to data collection, and content of management information systems in relation to channelling data for the M&E Framework.
• Review and document existing social and economic data relevant to the SPS M&E Plan, data collection methods and sources, and determine their validity as baseline statistics for impact evaluation.
• Based on the review of existing data as above, develop baseline data and indicator system as at 2014/15, ensure data entry into defined database (i.e. JAMSTATS, or other), and identify data needs and capacity requirements where applicable.
• Establish the reporting format for the tracking of indicators; design applicable report formats for use by stakeholders in reporting on data/indicators, and establish communication structures and mechanisms for submission of these data and reports.
• Guide and document the process for identifying the key performance questions and parameters for monitoring SPS performance and comparing it to targets.
• Establish the framework and procedures for the overall evaluation of the SPS.
• Give guidance, and provide inputs to specific projects entered into with other organizations to conduct surveys, build databases or other enquiries for the purpose of implementation of the SPS, including process and impact evaluations;
• Ensure the development and implementation of a holistic and integrated Annual Work Plan (AWP) for the SPS, (project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process monitoring, and lessons-learned workshops etc.).
• Facilitate relevant training in monitoring and evaluation with stakeholders;
• Prepare consolidated progress reports for NSPC and other prime clients, in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing; these should incorporate capacity gap assessments that impact on achievement of targets or the process of data gathering.
• Provide input to the establishment of monitoring and evaluation procedures at the parish or other sub-national level of the NSPC;
• Provide technical input to, and facilitate synergy with the monitoring and evaluation system to be effected for the Poverty Reduction Coordinating Unit within the SPGU;
• Support the work of the Social Protection and Gender Unit in coordinating effective social protection for the country.
• Perform any other duties in support of the social policy imperatives of the Division.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist shall have postgraduate qualifications in development studies, social policy, public policy, statistics or a related field, and possess the following attributes:
• At least five years’ experience in results-based monitoring and evaluation, particularly at the level of projects.
• experience in the design of M & E systems
• experience in research methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative approaches
• Competence in the use of pertinent computer software for data management, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong facilitation and inter-personal skills
• sound oral and written communication skills
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist shall have postgraduate qualifications in development studies, social policy, public policy, statistics or a related field, and possess the following attributes:
• At least five years’ experience in results-based monitoring and evaluation, particularly at the level of projects.
• experience in the design of M & E systems
• experience in research methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative approaches
• Competence in the use of pertinent computer software for data management, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong facilitation and inter-personal skills
• sound oral and written communication skills
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
Responses should be submitted in hard copy or via e-mail no later than the close of business Monday March 21, 2016 to the attention of:
Procurement Manager
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
14 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
Telephone: 876-967-0420
E-mail: consultancy@mlss.gov.jm
Responses should be submitted in hard copy or via e-mail no later than the close of business Monday March 21, 2016 to the attention of:
Procurement Manager
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
14 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
Telephone: 876-967-0420
E-mail: consultancy@mlss.gov.jm
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