Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Public Relations/Communication Specialist    (Contract)         

(MCG/IE 4)- $4,266,270-$5,737,658

JOB PURPOSE: 

• Under the direction of the Director, Corporate Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing and implementing all monitoring and evaluation activities and the design and assessment of monitoring and evaluation systems in support of the Authority’s projects and programmes. 

KEY OUTPUTS:

• Operational Plan and budget developed
• Technical advice provided
• Reports prepared and submitted
• Records maintained
• Monitoring and evaluation framework created
• Programmes/Projects evaluated and Summaries Reports prepared and discussed

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Management/Administrative:

• Participates in the development of the strategic direction of the Authority
• Prepares the Monitoring and Evaluation section of the division’s annual operational plan and budget
• Provides technical advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Director Corporate Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Heads of Divisions and other relevant personnel on monitoring and evaluation matters
• Collaborates with the Public Relations Unit to ensure that relevant monitoring and evaluation information (including project results are and reports) are properly disseminated internally and externally.
• Represents the Authority at local and international meetings, conferences and other fora as required.
• Prepares and submits performance and other reports and ensures timely submission of all documents/information as requested.
• Maintains appropriate records on all monitoring and evaluation  activities.

Professional/Technical :

• Implements policies and procedures for the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects as outlined in the Authority’s Annual Operational Plan and ensures reporting requirements of all stakeholders/partners are met.
• Collaborates with Senior Managers to identify, define and validate appropriate and useful performance measures.
• Creates a monitoring and evaluation framework, identify sources of relevant data, and the processes for data management.
• Defines information management goals, objectives and initiatives.
• Outlines procedures for reporting and data use.
• Provides input on monitoring and evaluation system.
• Leads the interpretation and utilization of performance benchmarking measures, indicators and reports.
• Implements monitoring and evaluation activities in close collaboration with Senior Managers and other relevant personnel. Maintains an understanding of current stage of monitoring and evaluation practice in the Authority, as well as to identify where and how monitoring and evaluation practice requires improvement.
• Establishes a system for the sharing of programme data/recommendations.
• Provides technical assistance/instructional materials to senior managers and other relevant personnel to ensure that monitoring and evaluation processes are appropriately implemented.
• Synthesize and analyze data and write summary reports on the Authority’s programmes based on monitoring and evaluation results.
• Meets regularly with the supervisor to discuss results of data and recommend possible corrective action to address weaknesses of programmes/projects as outlined in the Five Year Development Plan and the Annual Corporate Plan.
• Designs and implements outcome and impact level-level evaluation of the Authority’s programmes/projects. Monitoring and evaluation framework is relevant and current.

• Designs and implements a system to identify, analyze and document and disseminate lessons learnt.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs any other related duties which may be assigned from time to time
• Recommend corrective action(where there is deviation from planned programmes and objectives)

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Operational plan and budget are completed within established time frame and format.
• Technical advice /assistance is sound and leads to business development
• Reports are accurate and submitted within established timeframe.   
• Records are accurate and current
• Monitoring and evaluation framework is relevant and current.
• Effective collaboration is maintained with the senior management team in monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes.
• All Projects/Programmes are evaluated and reported on in accordance with established guidelines.
• High ethical standards are maintained in the execution of duties and personal conduct.

Please submit your Applications and Resumes by Friday, November 28, 2025, to:

            Senior Director – Human Resource Management & Administration

Rural Agricultural Development Authority

Hope Gardens

KINGSTON 6

Or email:  jobs@rada.gov.jm

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.