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Senior Director, Project Analysis (GMG/SEG 5)
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Description
Company
Government of Jamaica
Website
http://bit.ly/GOJJobListing
Contact Name
Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email
communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service
Category
Computer/IT
Posted
12-07-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
12-07-2024
Stop Publishing
23-07-2024
Applications are invited for the following post in the Public Expenditure Policy Co-ordination and the Public Expenditure Divisions, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MOFPS): Senior Director, Project Analysis (GMG/SEG 5) - (Vacant), salary range $7,716,512 - $10,377,851 per annum.
Job Purpose
Under the general direction of the Principal Director, and working in close collaboration with MDA/SPS, PDSS Director and the M&E Director, the Director, Project Analysis is responsible for co-ordinating, managing and facilitating the conduct of financial, economic, social, environmental and institutional assessment of public investment concepts and proposals, so as to ensure proposals satisfy the criteria and objectives of alignment, relevance, feasibility, sustainability and value for money; and the preparation of comprehensive reports documenting assessment outcomes and recommendations for consideration by the Technical Review Committee (TRC) and the Public Investment Management Committee (PIMC).
Key Responsibilities
Technical:
- Supports the Principal Director in providing inputs in the development and implementation of the Branch’s Strategic and Operational Plans;
- Supervises and directs the preliminary screening of project concepts to ensure:
Alignment with Government’s strategic objectives/priorities and MDAs - Corporate/Sector Plans;
Concept proposal meets budget classification tests for inclusion as a project; - A sufficiently good prima facie case exists for proceeding to the detailed appraisal stage;
- Supervises and directs the preliminary screening of project concepts to ensure:
- Co-ordinates and manages the conduct of financial, economic, social, environmental and institutional assessment of public investment proposals submitted by MDA/SPS, including:
- Rationale for the project - strategic justification
- Cost/benefits to society
- Social, economic and environmental impact
- Financial sustainability
- Project options/alternatives
- Major risks and mitigation strategies
- Technical design and management arrangements
- Monitoring and evaluation framework
- Collaborates with and engages a wide range of PIMS stakeholders in soliciting and securing technical inputs in the screening and appraisal of project concepts and proposals;
- Provides technical support to the Principal Director and TRC in arriving at recommendations in respect of the appraisal of public investment concepts and proposals;
- Co-ordinates the collation and preparation of reports for submission to the TRC and PIMC for their consideration and recommendations;
- Develops and fosters effective communication channels with the Project Management Office (PMO) of proposing entities and relevant MOF&PS stakeholders, so as to facilitate and ensure:
- The adequacy of support and guidance in the preparation of concepts and proposals;
- A smooth and efficient flow of complete, accurate and timely information in support of the screening and appraisal processes;
- Provides leadership in implementing and monitoring quality standards, best practices, and international benchmarks to guide the assessment of investment concepts and proposals;
- Undertakes reviews and audits of screening and appraisal reports submitted to gauge and ensure:
- The most appropriate assessment and appraisal techniques and tools have been utilized;
- The accuracy and soundness of forecasts, projections and conclusions;
- Concepts and proposals satisfy the criteria and objectives of alignment with GOJ strategic priorities, relevance, feasibility, sustainability and value for money;
- Management of the optimism bias which may result from an overestimation of benefits and an underestimation of the costs of project proposals;
- Provides support to staff supervised in facilitating and conducting research to gather data and information to support project analysis, benchmarking and recommendations;
- Provides leadership in the analysis of project performance data entered on the PIMIS, and the initiation of appropriate action to ensure lessons learnt guide future assessments and drive continuous process improvements;
- Collaborates with MDAs and Project and M&E Analysts in identifying training and sensitization needs and facilitating capacity building exercises;
- Keeps abreast of developments, trends and international best practices in the field of project management and analysis, so as to inform proactive planning, decision-making and continuous improvement.
Management/Administrative:
- Develops, implements, monitors and reviews Project Analysis Strategic and Operational Plans;
- Participates in the development of the Branch’s Annual Budget and Operational Plan;
- Ensures the implementation and maintenance of record-keeping systems to facilitate the day-to-day functioning of the Section;
- Ensures the maintenance of professional conduct, integrity and confidentiality in the screening and appraisal process;
- Attends meetings to provide updates and make presentations to the TRC, PIMC and other PIMS stakeholders;
- Co-ordinates and prepares periodic and special reports on areas of responsibility, including the status of project concepts and proposals, issues, initiatives and recommendations;
- Provides inputs into the development of the Management Information Systems that tracks and monitors progress on projects.
Human Resources:
- Fosters and promotes teamwork and a harmonious and collaborative working environment among team members;
- Provides leadership to staff through effective objective/goal setting, performance evaluation, ongoing feedback, delegation and communication;
- Contributes to the building of institutional knowledge for the Secretariat by ensuring that established systems and procedures and lessons learnt are documented, disseminated and transferred through training, mentoring and coaching;
- Ensures that staff is provided with adequate and appropriate resources to enable them to undertake their duties efficiently and effectively;
- Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff for the Section.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Sound planning, coordinating, organizing, problem solving and time management skills;
- Ability to forge effective working relationships with cross-functional teams and other stakeholders;
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with diverse stakeholders;
- Excellent conceptual, analytical, risk management and critical-thinking skills;
- Ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences;
- Meticulous attention to detail with an eye for accuracy, rigor, logic and causes and effects;
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, objectivity and integrity in decision making;
- Exhibits a passion for achieving excellence in performance outcomes and customer satisfaction;
- Strong knowledge of PIMS operational guidelines, policy, legislative, regulatory and governance framework;
- Excellent knowledge of all phases of project life-cycles;
- Excellent knowledge of the methods, principles, practices and tools of project appraisal;
- Ability to develop and analyze financial models and undertake economic cost-benefit analysis for projects;
- In-depth knowledge of the application of the tools and methodologies of project analysis and research in arriving at evidence-based and sound decision-making;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project, Excel and Vision;
- Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Master's Degree in Business Management/Administration, Finance, Economics or relevant Social Science discipline;
- Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or its equivalent;
- Five (5) years of proven experience and demonstrated ability in a project management or business/finance analytical role, including two (2) years in a managerial/supervisory position;
- Proven track record of handling multiple and complex range of project assignments concurrently, with successful project delivery results;
- Proven experience in coordinating, synthesizing and evaluating a wide range of complex qualitative and quantitative information/data;
- Experience working in the public sector, and in training and building the capacity of others, would be added assets.
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
- May be required to visit project sites occasionally;
- Required to possess a valid Driver’s License and a reliable motor vehicle;
- May be required to work beyond normal hours in order to meet deadlines.
Applications accompanied by Résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 22nd July , 2024 to:
Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
Email: hrapplications@mof.gov.jm
Candidates who previously applied for the positions NEED NOT APPLY.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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