Contract (Standardized)

The incumbent is required to independently manage the activities of small to medium-sized projects or manage, under the supervision of a Programme Manager/Designated Officer, large and complex projects under a Ministry/Department programme or portfolio, ensuring that all the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed timelines and budget. Duties include developing project plans, budget and schedules; implementing project plans; managing and leading project team; monitoring and managing project scope, risks and issues; and reporting on project activities to management and other stakeholders. Dependent on assignment the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of duties of the position.

The incumbent is required to supervise and coordinate the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities related to implementation of the projects and programmes in Ministries/Departments/Agencies for the achievement of the National Development Agenda. Duties include: measuring progress against set targets and development outcomes, supervising and coordinating the preparation of all reports relating to M&E in relevant Ministries/Departments/Agencies; supporting the implementation of plans, policies, programmes and projects related to Government's National Development Agenda and guiding a team responsible for the related implementation activities. Depending on work assignment the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of the position.

The incumbent is required to manage the activities of large scale and complex project(s) in a Ministry/Department; typically, these projects have a large budget and scope and carry significant risks and financial impact. Duties include ensuring that all the goals and objectives of the project(s) are accomplished within the prescribed timelines and budget, developing project plans, budget and schedules; implementing project plans; managing and leading project teams; monitoring and managing project scope, risks and issues; and responding on project activities to management and other stakeholders. Dependent on assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of duties of the position.

The incumbent is required to assist with leading the planning, coordinating and managing of the implementation of the national Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework in the Public Sector. Duties include: conducting systematic and comprehensive assessment of Ministries/Departments/Agencies to ensure alignment with the National Development Agenda; developing and implementing M&E systems, strategies, policies and frameworks; leading, coordinating and participating in M&E activities; organizing the functions of a team of professional and technical employees engaged in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects. Depending on work assignment the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of the position.

The incumbent is required to create and produce images, logos, layouts for magazines, newsletters, brochures and other print pieces for the visual conceptualisation and graphic design of projects for the Ministry/Department.

The incumbent is required to conduct in-depth research and prepare, write and edit executive and other speeches, releases, articles, letters and other communication documents for use by the Ministry/Department. Duties involve researching material for writing assignments; submitting assignments within agreed timelines and ensuring relevance and currency of content.

The incumbent is required to contribute to the achievement of the communications targets of the Ministry/Department and assist in monitoring their implementation. Duties include coordinating media relations strategies, producing and disseminating materials for communicating information about the Ministry/Department and its services; coordinating the content of the intranet or external website and the production of a quarterly newsletter; disseminating reports and publications; and maintain an updated database of contacts and an effective communication system within the Ministry/Department. Depending on work assignment, the incumbent will be required to perform duties in one or more of the Communications functional areas.

The incumbent is required to play a key role in the implementation of the Ministry’s/Department’s corporate communications strategy and programmes. Duties include assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of these strategies and programmes; taking the lead on corporate media campaigns, public relations and other communications activities to generate consistent publicity results with clear targets and priorities and supervising lower-level staff engaged in related work. Depending on work assignment, the incumbent will be required to perform duties in one or more of the Communications functional areas.

This incumbent is required to develop, implement, direct and evaluate the Ministry’s/Department’s marketing and communications strategies and programmes including public relations, media relations, web site content and the Ministry’s/Department’s identity/image programme. Duties include planning, organising, directing and coordinating the work of staff engaged in the performance of related activities. Duties also include using communications as a vital component of the overall change management programme in support of the Ministry’s/Department’s initiatives amongst internal stakeholders and to inform clients, employees and the general public of initiatives and policies of government and of the Ministry/Department.

The incumbent is responsible for the identification, development and implementation of government’s communications policies, strategies and plans. Work includes formulating and reviewing policies and systems, monitoring and evaluating the implementation thereof and providing advice and guidance to line Ministries/Departments. Depending on work assignment, the incumbent will be required to perform duties in one or more of the Communications functional areas listed.