Job Description

Monitoring and Evaluation of Performance Contracting, Officer (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinating the process of educating the entire university community about performance contracting.

Facilitating the negotiation of performance contracts ensuring that the negotiated targets, performance indicators, progress assessment approaches and incentive structures are clear, relevant and understood by university staff.

Coordinating the implementation of the performance contracting process and cycle.

Collating and analysing the performance contracting data and writing reports for the attention of the Management team.

Facilitating the monitoring and review of the performance contracting policies, systems, procedures and recommending appropriate changes.

Designing and developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for performance contracts, ensuring alignment with the university’s strategic goals.

Collaborating with the university staff to define key performance indicators (KPIs), targets, and data collection methods for monitoring and evaluation.

Implementing monitoring and evaluation systems to track and assess the progress, outcomes, and impact of performance contracts.

Developing data collection tools, such as surveys, interviews, and data templates, and ensure their effective implementation.

Collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in performance contract implementation.

Preparing comprehensive reports on performance contract, including progress against targets, outcomes achieved, and areas for improvement.

Conducting regular reviews and evaluations to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of performance contract implementation.

Providing insights and recommendations based on monitoring and evaluation findings to enhance program or project performance and outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management / Sociology / Psychology.

Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management / Sociology / Psychology.

A postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.

At least two (2) years of relevant demonstrable experience in monitoring and evaluation of performance contracting.

Skills and Competencies

Highly computer literate with demonstrable ability to use Microsoft Suite and other statistical packages.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to identify performance trends.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and delivering presentations.

Strong knowledge of performance contracting principles, practices, and methodologies.

Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Attention to detail and strong organisational skills to manage multiple monitoring and evaluation projects and deadlines.

How to Apply

Conditions of Service
Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other
benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.
Applications
Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified
copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and
curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth,
qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability,
telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email
addresses should be sent to [email protected] or hand delivered to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 20 September 2024. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.