Director, Planning, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (PRM&E)

Job Description

To provide strategic leadership and oversight in Planning, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (PRM&E) to drive the commission's objectives forward

Coordinates the formulation of media policies and regulations of the commission

Coordinates the preparation of plans and strategies of the commission

Provides advice on various services, policies, programmes, systems, processes, procedures, capacity building, security, projects and strategies

Ensures the development of performance targets and indicators that are in tandem with expected goals and objectives of the commission

Oversees research grant programs and evaluate with effectiveness and impact to deliver outcomes which can be applied for the benefit of the media industry

Provides high-level research advice and expertise to the implementation

Ensures availability of effective research, monitoring and evaluation framework, systems and tools in the commission

Collaborate with relevant national organisations and institutions for the collection and analysis of data and operational information for the development of plans for the commission

Coordinates the activities of the division

Reviews and assesses the economic impact of media policy framework, regulations and identify gaps for effective redress

Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of policies, programmes and projects

Ensures the maintenance of a comprehensive database for the commission

Supervises the preparation and submission of annual, quarterly and other periodic reports of the commission

Ensures the implementation of performance management policy in the division

Requirements/Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master's Degree from an accredited tertiary institution in any of the following fields, statistics, mathematics, project management, business administration computer science and economics or other related disciplines
• A minimum of 10 years of post-qualification relevant work experience, 5 years of which must be in a senior management position in a reputable institution
• Must pass a competitive selection interview
• Availability of vacancy in the grade of Director, PRM&E
• A minimum of 5 years on the grade of Deputy Director, PRM&E
• Must have a satisfactory staff performance appraisal report
• Must pass a competitive selection interview

Skills

• Extensive knowledge and experience in PRM&E
• Extensive knowledge and understanding ethics, systems, operations and general protocols of the media
• Good leadership, networking, monitoring and management skills
• Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Good quantitative and analytical skills
• Negotiating, lobbying and conflict resolution skills
• Capacity to inspire and motivate
• Knowledge in financial, procurement and budgeting regulations
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications
• Continuous professional development

Education

• Strategic and Project Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Public Administration
• Public Policy Analysis
• Research methods
• Project Management Applications
• Negotiation, Diplomacy and Lobbying

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants may apply, providing an up-to-date detailed curriculum vitae with contact information (postal and email address, telephone number) and contact details 3 referees, who can attest to the applicant's professional competencies

Applications should be submitted to any of the following address to:

Hand-deliver documents to NMC's office to: