Senior Planning Analyst at National Development Planning Commission (NDPC)

 To provide technical support for development policy, planning, coordination, M&E and research.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Conduct studies on relevant development issues
•  Liaise with sector agencies and sub-national structures for effective collaboration.
•  Provide inputs for preparation of work programmes and schedules in conformity with the objectives of the Divisions
•  Provide technical analysis for the formulation of sectoral policies and plans
•  Prepare quality policy papers to be presented in both national and international conferences
•  Contribute to research on national development issues and maintains a repository of knowledge for purposes of learning and assisting other organizations as needed
•  Conduct analysis on the implementation of development plans, policies and projects
•  Support the preparation of Long-term and Medium-term Policy Frameworks, Planning Guidelines, Annual Progress Report and other key deliverables
•  Maintain and update effective Management Information Systems
•  Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Directors and Director-General

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in Development Planning, Development Policy or relevant discipline of Economics, Social Sciences, M&E with strong analytical background
•  Must have a minimum of six (6) years post qualification relevant working experience
•  Knowledge of both national and international development issues and enhanced understanding of the National and sub-national Planning Processes including Monitoring and Evaluation
•  Demonstrable evidence of experience and previous work involving strategic and/or development planning
•  Demonstrable experience in research and policy analysis with relevant publications in high reputable journals
•  Demonstrated capacity to generate and implement new ideas.
•  Excellent skills on resource mobilization.
•  Knowledge in the conduct of research, data analysis and interpretation
•  Knowledge in ICT including Microsoft Office suite and statistical analysis softwares.

Competencies in:

•  Planning, policy analysis and formulation
•  Monitoring, measuring, evaluation methodologies
•  The conduct of research, data analysis and interpretation
•  Microsoft Office suite and the use of the internet
•  Communication, Interpersonal and Presentation Skills
•  Qualitative and Quantitative Analytical Skills