BACKGROUND
In 2010/11, the then Minister of Finance and Development Planning mandated the then Department of Economic Policy to prepare a comprehensive National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) which would result in Lesotho achieving economic growth. The department established the NSDP secretariat with the responsibility to ensure efficient and timely development of the Plan. The Plan was developed as an implementation strategy of Lesotho Vision 2020 which was developed and approved in 2000.
The National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) was completed in 2012/13 and was approved by Cabinet and it covered a five-year period of 2012/13 – 2016/17. Since then, the implementation of the NSDP was done by strengthening the alignment of the plans and budgets of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), establishing the institutional framework, including supporting the establishment and operation of Thematic/Sector Working Groups and preparing progress reports on the implementation of the NSDP.
The sustainability of the NSDP required embedding the NSDP in the planning, budgeting and monitoring and evaluation systems in MDAs throughout the public sector. As it has been mentioned, the NSDP will end in 2016/17, as a result, the Cabinet has approved the extension of the current NSDP by one year to provide time for development of the next NSDP. The next NSDP will be developed with funding from the World Bank under the Public Sector Modernization Project (PSMP) and the Government of Lesotho.
It is against the above background that the Government of Lesotho seeks to develop the new NSDP to further implement the aspirations of Basotho as outlined in the Vision 2020 Pillars. To efficiently develop the new NSDP, the Government of Lesotho invites application from suitably qualified Nationals for the following positions:
ADMINISTRATOR
Duration: 15 Months
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The overall scope of the NSDP II development will cover 15 months from April 2017 to July 2018. It covers the period of drafting until publishing of the Final NSDP document. The NSDP Office Administrator will be expected to perform the following functions in liaison with the Public Financial Management Secretariat (PFMRS) to complement its support function to the project:
Administrative tasks and supervisory tasks
To manage and ensure maintenance of project vehicles, equipment and other property To maintain an inventory of project activity reports
Assist in preparation of terms of reference for sub-contractors and consultants
To supervise and monitor subordinates staff such as drivers and other support staff
Provide assistance to the project coordinator in organizing, coordinating, directing and supervising specified activities under the project.
ECONOMIC ADVISOR
Duration: 12 Months
The local Economic Advisor will provide technical expertise and support for development of next NSDP. She/he is responsible for assisting the international economic advisor in all activities towards the timely development of the next NSDP for 12 months’ period from March FY2016/2017 to March FY2017/2018.
General:
Provide technical expertise for the next NSDP Technical team
Provide technical expertise and assistance to the international economic advisor
Provide technical support for development of the Public Sector Investment Programme, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and the Implementation Plan for the next NSDP.
Specific:
Research, prepare and present to the stakeholders an analysis of international best practices in the conduct of drafting national development plans.
Provide technical support to the preparation of the next NSDP implementation plan, PSIP and monitoring and evaluation framework.
Lead the development and execution of a programme for consultation and feedback by key stakeholder groups in the public sector, private sector, civil society and Development Partners.
Coordinate the development of national priorities, strategies and actions for the next NSDP.
Strategic advice on the process and technical work.
Coordinates quarterly progress reports and present higher structures.
Facilitates periodic evaluation of progress of the next NSDP preparation plan to recommend necessary measures to enable the timely delivery of key outputs.
Lead the establishment of Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) under next NSDP. Coordinate the undertaking of a situational analysis for identified priority sectors
NSDP COORDINATOR
Duration: 12 Months
Scope of Work
General
Strengthening and supplementing capacities of the management of the NSDP secretariat to ensure timely preparation of the next NSDP.
Ensuring that the consultancy engaged, NSDP secretariat operations, NSDP sector working groups, and financial resources of the project are well managed to ensure desired results.
Assisting the Director Policy and Strategic Planning (PSP) to discharge his/her reporting duties of periodic progress reporting to MDP management and the PFM coordinator.
Specific
Thoroughly understand and champion the methodologies and standards, and ensure requirements are effectively communicated to the Development Team.
Scrutinize project scope of work, and plan accordingly.
Develop periodic project reports and report status and progress to relevant stakeholders and structures (e.g. MDP Management, PSMP Secretariat, World Bank Task Team, etc).
Measure and monitor progress periodically to ensure that the project is delivered on time and within budget.
Monitor project resource utilisation and feedback into PSMP/PFM Secretariat. Manage and minimize risks and issues across the project.
Mentor, guide and provide technical support to the NSDP Secretariat, as required, with a view of strengthening their capacity to discharge their functions.
Assist the Technical Team in the development of project plans.
Control and manage the procurement of related materials, equipment and services for the project.
Collect project updates from work stream leaders and manage third party contributions to the project.
Research and effect innovative and cost effective methods of executing the project. Manage the performance of all staff across all levels.
All interested candidates may submit their applications together with CVs, certified copies of educational certificates as well as two letters of reference on or before the 18th April 2017 at 15:00hrs, to the following address:
The Human Resource Support Service Department
Ministry of Finance,
Corner Kingsway and High Court Road,
Third Floor Government Office Complex,
Office #: 3022
P.O. Box 395,
Maseru 100
