Manager: Strategic Support & Information Analytics

SUMMARY:
A strategic and analytical individual would make a perfect fit for this role.

POSITION INFO:
QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-Graduate Qualification in Public Administration/ Management (Masters Qualification would be an advantage)
• 5-7 years’ experience of which at least 4 years in similar role
• understanding of Local Government Sector is essentia
• Proven track-record in business planning, project management, research and analytics, M&E with excellent writing ability and communication skills.
• Report writing as well as preparation of Briefs, Speaking notes and Packaging Strategic Programmes and Projects

• Strategic and Business Planning: Facilitate business planning; prepare & deliver presentations on strategic programmes; leading support role in IGR Fora & PMAs
• Budget & SCM Compliance: Support the development of cluster budgets and forecasts. Ensure processing of cluster invoices in line with SCM requirements; Follow-up on cluster budget queries and ensure effective resolution
• Project Management: In collaboration with relevant heads, lead projects or modules; Project Manage the implementation of the office directives with strategic relevance; Manage ad-hoc project teams and advise on the budget required for the execution of strategic programmes
• Stakeholder Management: Manage good relationships with the office’s external stakeholders often on behalf of the Executive and Senior management; Strategic, Operational and System Interface between Provincial Offices and National Clusters
• Governance and Risk Management: Risk Management and Compliance monitoring coordination and consolidation of reporting for the office
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of performance progress against plan for impact and relevance – aligned to national directive and framework
• Research, Analysis and Packaging of Results: Commission research projects and undertake desktop research on behalf of cluster in line with the officeresearch agenda; build and maintain updated municipal profiles across the Service Delivery spectrum to inform the office Service offering and delivery based on identified needs; package and disseminate research results in conjunction with Intelligence Hub and integrate knowledge into central repository
• Strengthen Communication: Ensure communication is in aligned with frameworks established by Operations Cluster
• Generic Support: Provide shared secretariat, administrative and support services to the working groups

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