Program Management Specialist (Economic Growth Office), Fsn-11 Zimbabwe
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (ECONOMIC GROWTH OFFICE), FSN-11
CLOSING DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2016; 5PM LOCAL TIME
- BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The Program Management Specialist (PMS) serves as Contract/Assistance Officer’s Representative (COR/AOR) and/or Activity Manager of designated implementing mechanisms and performs all related duties and responsibilities. S/he analyzes project financial data and prepares budget tables to inform programmatic decisions and resource allocations. S/he is also responsible for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of implementing mechanisms as the COR/AOR, contributing to Economic Growth Office’s Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP), and coordinating and/or contributing data analyses and reporting for Mission-wide performance reports. S/he undertakes technical research and assessments needed to inform program and mechanism design and implementation. S/he coordinates inputs and prepares procurement plans and other documents/reports needed for procurement of program implementing mechanisms/services. S/he is also responsible for advising on economic sector performance and trends affecting economic growth. S/he is expected to plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the diverse activities spread among a number of the economic growth programs that support conducive economic policy environment and promote the development of Zimbabwe’s private and public sectors. S/he is also expected to provide critical analysis of the evolution of the Zimbabwean economy (including but not limited to major sources of growth in the economy, monetary policy, poverty reduction, Government of Zimbabwe budget, policy actions and plans in the areas of agriculture, trade, tax, finance, labor, publicfinance and regional integration).
- QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants who do not meet all of the selection factors below are considered NOT qualified for the position, and will not be
shortlisted.
Education: A post-graduate degree (Masters) in business, finance, economic development or public administration is
required.
Experience: At least seven years of professional experience as a program management specialist, technical support
officer, and/or M&E specialist for a public or private organization is required.
Language Proficiency: Level IV fluent knowledge of English (verbal and written) is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A sound knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques and practices of development program management and results reporting is required. A thorough knowledge of the host country’s economic, political, social, and cultural characteristics is required. Incumbent must possess critical thinking skills and problem solving capabilities, an ability to analyze complex data and to synthesize and communicate findings for a variety of audiences. Incumbent must possess an ability to conduct independent and collaborative research on technical subjects to advance USAID’s learning agenda and inform program management and development and an ability to understand and apply complex regulations, policies and procedures to numerous program situations. The ability to obtain, analyze, evaluate, and interpret data and to prepare precise, accurate, consistently formatted, and complete reports (i.e. results reports from partners using instructions from USAID/Washington) is required. The ability to recognize significant developments and trends from collected and consolidated data and to use it to strengthen program performance and planning is required. Demonstrated ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, power point, and other software applications needed to conduct analysis and prepare quality reports (e.g, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants who fail to follow all the application requirements will not be short listed. Interested applicants must address all the above selection factors in their application. An application should be addressed to the Human Resources Office and include:
- An application letter, detailing how the applicant meets the above minimum qualifications. Please type in the letter your response to each item, e.g. Education, and state how you meet the requirement. Failure to do this will result in you not being shortlisted. Your letter must address each of the selection factors listed above.
- Acurrent resume relevant to the position (no more than 2 pages)
- SELECTION PROCESS:
Candidates may be selected at a lower grade (at the trainee level) and be promoted when eligible and have met the full job requirements of the position. After an initial application screening, the best qualified applicants will be invited to a testing process, which may include an oral interview and a written exercise. The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period of one year. Medical and security clearances are also required before employment can begin. Please note: only short listed candidates will be contacted with the results of the final selection. Due to the number of applicants, if you do not hearfrom us by May 22nd, 2016, you would not have been short listed.
All Zimbabwean citizens or legal Zimbabwean permanent residents, with the required visa/permit to work and live in the country (proof of this paperwork will need to be provided).
- INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
- Both email and hand delivered applications are accepted. Please submit email applications via email to:zimrecruit(at)usaid.qov. Please indicate Reference: 16-02 Program Management Specialist – Economic Growth Office in the subject line of the application email, and in the subject line of your application letter.
- Hand delivered applications should be addressed to the Human Resources Office and submitted to 1 Pascoe Avenue, Belgravia, Harare.
, ALL applications MUST be received no later than the due date February, 22nd, 2016; 5pm local time. Please call 252401or 252420 Ext 235/256 if you have any questions