Head - Performance & Evaluation

What The Role Is The Performance & Evaluation (P&E) directorate in MOF is looking for dynamic and motivated team members to support MOF in enabling a high-performance government, through better value and accountability for public spending and outcomes.

As Head (Governance Unit) in the Performance & Evaluation directorate, you will have the opportunity to lead, develop and motivate a team of officers, and ensure timely and quality deliverables are achieved:

What You Will Be Working On Your key responsibilities will include:

i. Policy and planning

• Formulate and implement policies and processes to strengthen public financial governance and address risks

  ii. Assessments/Reviews

• Work with stakeholders to assess audit observations, propose responses and monitor follow-ups.

• Review agencies’ proposals relating to formation / restructuring of statutory boards and provide inputs/recommendations

  iii. Transformation and communication

• Strategise and spearhead Whole Of Government (WOG) response(s) relating to governance.

• Identify and drive systemic changes in collaboration with key stakeholders to strengthen governance approaches, frameworks, and capabilities, as well as foster a strong governance mindset across the Public Service

What We Are Looking For Functional/Technical Competencies

• Tertiary education in Accountancy, Business, Finance, or related disciplines

• Minimum 5 years’ working experience with proficiency in financial, accounting and governance standards, and/or programme/project planning and evaluation and/or audit experience is preferred

  Generic Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking, ability to anticipate challenges, and good instincts including for actionable solutions

• Ability to think out of the box and develop innovative solutions

• Strong written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills to engage internal and external stakeholders at various levels

• Self-motivated individuals with the ability to handle an array of responsibilities and follow-ups in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

• A good team player and leader who can support, guide and develop a diverse team

You will be notified whether you have been shortlisted within 4 weeks from the closing date of this job posting.