Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Alireza Khaliqyar
Sun, Mar 24 2019 3:14 PM

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About Ministry of communication and IT:

The vision of Ministry of Communication and IT (MCIT) for Afghanistan is a thriving the digital economy and information society powered by knowledge and the innovative use of information and communication technologies to strengthen our country’s economy, improve public services, increase productivity, create jobs, and improve the lives of all Afghans.

To provide ease of access to a reliable and cost effective ICT infrastructure and quality e-service delivery. Promote sustainable development of the country’s ICT sector. Improve ICT services and make available the latest technological innovations. Meet the public expectations for ICT and as a whole contribute to the socio-economic development and transformation of the existing economy into a digital economy.

The goals and mandate set for MCIT for the upcoming 5 years are:

·        To provide strategic leadership and supervision in ICT, Information and National Guidance for sustainable development;  

·        To develop an inclusive knowledge based society via provision of high quality broadband services throughout the country;  

·        To provide guidance and strategic direction on access to public information, postal service, telecommunication, information and communication technology and digital media;

·        To transform the existing manual, time-consuming and costly government procedures into more efficient electronic processes;

·        To facilitate the private sector development and attraction through provision of required government based services and support for ensuring their inclusion in digital economy;  

·        Facilitate digital connectivity, Internet and cost-effective access to information and communications infrastructure and services throughout the country; 

·        Promote the utilization of ICT as a cross-cutting issue in all sectors, to enhance the accelerated socio-economic growth and development through dissemination of public information and provision of innovative information and communication technologies;

·        Formulate and implement policies of postal public services, electronic public services, and information technology and communication technology;

·        To guide, deliver and supervise the information services, new technology, communication and postal services to Government ministries and departments, both locally and externally;

·        Facilitate and reduce the administrative burdens to attract investments, both domestic and foreign and promote the creation of jobs;

Facilitate and lower down the administrative burdens to attract investments, both domestic and foreign to promote creation of jobs.

Job Summary:

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will work under direct supervision of the Afghan Post Director and report on his activities/accomplishment directly to the director, projects coordinator and minister office; He/she will perform the following duties but not limited to:

·        Design management and implementation plan for MCIT and Afghan Post for regular project evaluations, reviews and studies and work closely with the Planning directorate of the ministry;

·        Manage and train project staff to meet quality standards in project delivery and ensure effectiveness/transparency of the project;

·        Assist the project coordinators and project managers in Maintaining and monitoring projects plans, projects schedule, budgets and expenditure;

·        Develop and review M&E plans and procedure for the MCIT and Afghan post and ensure implementation of results framework and projects evaluation matrix;

·        Design data collection and analysis instruments/methods, evaluation of the contracts/agreements and design standard monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for the Afghan Post directorate;

·        Monitor the project activities, targets against the set priorities and deliverables;

·        Maintain close relation with the ministry relevant department and assist them in updating and managing of information and M&E systems;

·        Review and report on M&E finding to the director supervisor and disseminate information to all relevant stakeholders;

Any other duties assigned by the Afghan Post director.

Skills Required:

Monitoring & Evaluation

Requires travel to provinces:

No

Skills Description:

Education:

• Advance University Degree (Master’s or bachelors) in business administration, management, economic or any other relevant field;

Experience:

• With master’s and bachelor’s degree minimum 5 years relevant professional experience is required with government or international agencies.

Skills & Competencies:

• Experience and knowledge of proposal writing, policy development and analysis;
• Ability to provide vision, anticipates problems, and offer problem resolution;
• Ability to plan, develops, and evaluates programs;

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English, and proficiency in Pashto and Dari.

Duties & Responsibilities:

 Design management and implementation plan for MCIT and Afghan Post for regular project evaluations, reviews and studies and work closely with the Planning directorate of the ministry;

·        Manage and train project staff to meet quality standards in project delivery and ensure effectiveness/transparency of the project;

·        Assist the project coordinators and project managers in Maintaining and monitoring projects plans, projects schedule, budgets and expenditure;

·        Develop and review M&E plans and procedure for the MCIT and Afghan post and ensure implementation of results framework and projects evaluation matrix;

·        Design data collection and analysis instruments/methods, evaluation of the contracts/agreements and design standard monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for the Afghan Post directorate;

·        Monitor the project activities, targets against the set priorities and deliverables;

·        Maintain close relation with the ministry relevant department and assist them in updating and managing of information and M&E systems;

·        Review and report on M&E finding to the director supervisor and disseminate information to all relevant stakeholders;

Any other duties assigned by the Afghan Post director.

Job Location:

Afghanistan, Kabul

Qualifications:

Advance University Degree (Master’s or bachelors) in business administration, management, economic or any other relevant field;

Job Keywords:

monitoring and evaluation

Submission Guideline:

Interested of afghan nationals should submit their updated application comprises your CV and a non-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the advertised position.

Email:mcitrecruitment@gmail.com

Human resource directorate

Ministry of communication and information technology.

PLEASE MENTION THE VACANCY NUMBER & NAME OF POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING IN YOUR E-MAIL SUBJECT LINE otherwise the application will not be considered

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW.

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

The vacancy announcement is open only for Afghan national(s) applicants.

Submission Email:

   mcitrecruitment@gmail.com