Sub-Programme Officer (1) Program Efficiency and Support job at Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities or duties

Program Performance and Accountability: Design, implement, and manage an integrated Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system that tracks progress against indicators, measures outcomes, and supports data-driven decision-making in line with NDPIV and PIAP priorities.

Operational Efficiency: Lead initiatives that enhance program and operational efficiency through Business Process Re-engineering (BPR), promoting continuous improvement, and fostering a results-oriented and adaptive culture a cross team.

Decision Intelligence: Provide timely, accurate, and actionable data analytics and intelligence to guide leadership decisions, ensuring that interventions remain evidence-based, performance-focused, and aligned with strategic goals.

Risk Management and Compliance: Oversee the identification, analysis, and mitigation of program risks, developing and monitoring risk management and compliance frame works that safe guard program integrity and sustainability.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reporting tools to facilitate real-time performance tracking, trend analysis, and early identification of implementation challenges.

Capacity Strengthening: Build internal capacity by training and mentoring staff on M&E methodologies, data analytics, and risk management practices to improve institutional learning and accountability.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• An honors Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, International Business, Bachelor of commerce.
• A Master’s degree in either Statistics; Monitoring and Evaluation; Project Planning and Management; Public Finance Management; Economics; Public Policy and Administration; or Development Studies

Experience needed

• At least five (5) years of working experience, 3 (three) of which should have been served at a minimum level of Principal officer, handling trade and M&E related matters in government or in a reputable organization.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of lobbying shall lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Design, implement, and manage an integrated Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system that tracks progress against indicators, measures outcomes, and supports data-driven decision-making in line with NDPIV and PIAP priorities.
• Lead initiatives that enhance program and operational efficiency through Business Process Re-engineering (BPR), promoting continuous improvement, and fostering a results-oriented and adaptive culture a cross team.
• Provide timely, accurate, and actionable data analytics and intelligence to guide leadership decisions, ensuring that interventions remain evidence-based, performance-focused, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Oversee the identification, analysis, and mitigation of program risks, developing and monitoring risk management and compliance frame works that safe guard program integrity and sustainability.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reporting tools to facilitate real-time performance tracking, trend analysis, and early identification of implementation challenges.
• Build internal capacity by training and mentoring staff on M&E methodologies, data analytics, and risk management practices to improve institutional learning and accountability.

• Data analytics
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) methodologies
• Risk management
• Business Process Re-engineering (BPR)
• Reporting tools
• Mentoring

• An honors Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, International Business, Bachelor of commerce.
• A Master’s degree in either Statistics; Monitoring and Evaluation; Project Planning and Management; Public Finance Management; Economics; Public Policy and Administration; or Development Studies