Director - Planning, Performance Monitoring & Evaluation

The Director Planning, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation is responsible for improving the Trust’s strategic performance through the provision of planning and monitoring services to support the achievement of Corporate-wide operational objectives.

DIRECTOR - PLANNING, PERFROMANCE MONITORING & EVALUATION

STRATEGIC PLANNING & RESEARCH DIVISION

6 GORDON TOWN ROAD

KINGSTON 7

The Director Planning, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation is responsible for improving the Trust’s strategic performance through the provision of planning and monitoring services to support the achievement of Corporate-wide operational objectives. The job is expected to have Corporate-wide impact on sustaining credible and effective Governance Policies, improving systems and procedures, and in general, Organisational Development. The incumbent is expected to initiate, advise and execute approved Plans and Programmes and monitoring mechanisms to achieve the required impact.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

ü  Master of Science Degree in Business/Public Administration, Business Processes or Strategies, Strategic Planning, Organisation Development or other related discipline or equivalent

ü  At least five (5) years’ relevant experience in a comparable position ideally in Public Administration, Auditing, Higher Education Institutions, Financial Service Organisations, Information Communication and Technology Operations, or Business Operations

KEY COMPETENCIES:

ü  Knowledge of Technical Vocational Education and Training Systems, Adult Education and Lifelong Learning Programmes and National Youth Development Systems

ü  Sound knowledge of Strategic Planning and Management techniques

ü  Knowledge of Corporate Governance Framework

KEY DUTIES:

ü  Ensures the Organisation’s Performance Monitoring process conforms to the reporting requirements of the Public Sector Accountability Act, Board of Directors, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and Ministry of Education, Youth and Information

ü  Monitors and submits Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Strategic Monitoring and Special Reports on the Organisation’s performance

ü Develops and formulates Corporate and Strategic Plans

ü Monitors and ensures technology solutions are identified and implemented in order to enhance the planning and monitoring processes

ü  Liaises with Information and Communications Technology personnel to ensure systems are in place to support the  planning and monitoring processes

ü  Reviews proposed changes of Department and Divisional Plans with personnel at the appropriate levels

ü  Provides staff training in appropriate planning methodologies, such as Balanced Scorecard or Log Frame Methodology

NB: This is a travelling position and as such, all applicants MUST possess a reliable Motor Vehicle and a valid Drivers’ Licence.

All applications, accompanied by up-to-date resumes and cover letter, must be addressed to:

 THE DIRECTOR

 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVLOPMENT

THE HEART/NSTA TRUST CORPORATE OFFICES

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

6B OXFORD ROAD, KINGSTON 5

 ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

The HEART/NSTA Trust is a Statutory Agency of the Ministry of Education, providing Training & Certification for all working age Jamaicans