Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

ZAMBIA STATISTICS AGENCY (ZAMSTATS) The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) was established under the Statistics Act, Chapter 127 of the Laws of Zambia, for the coordination of an integrated National Statistical System (NSS) to build a sustainable capacity for the production and use of statistical data and information for planning purposes at all levels of governance. ZamStats has embarked on a transformative agenda which responds to the current trends in the statistical eco-system. In this regard, ZamStats hereby invites applications from suitably qualified Zambian nationals who are self-driven and dynamic with an impeccable track record to fill the following vacant positions: Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Salary Grade ZSA06/I) (1 Position) A Job Purpose To monitor the implementation of strategic and annual work plans, tracking institutional and programme performance indicators, supporting the evaluation of statistical programmes and projects, surveys and censuses,institutional performance against established targets and indicators, and preparing performance reports that inform management decisions and reporting obligations to stakeholders. B. The Job Holder will perform the following functions: i. Undertake effectively the development of M&E framework in order to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of the NSDS and annual work programmes. ii. Undertakes effectively the development of M&E framework in order to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of the NSDS and annual work programmes. iii. Develop and maintain monitoring and evaluation frameworks, tools, and systems. iv. Undertakes effectively, the monitoring of the NSDS and annual work programmes in order to facilitate identification and implementation of appropriate interventions v. Monitor the implementation of strategic plans, annual work plans, programmes, and projects vi. Collect, compile, analyze, and validate performance data From departments and programmes. vii. Track progress against Key