Job Description
Job Description
CITY OF GWERU
VACANCY NOTICE
Position
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Grade: 10
Department: Office of the Town Clerk
Reporting To: The Town Clerk
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above-mentioned position which has become vacant in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
* Develop and implement the City of Gweru’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework, systems, tools and guidelines.
* Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of Council programmes, projects and strategic initiatives.
* Track implementation of the Council Strategic Plan, Departmental Work Plans and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
* Collect, verify, analyse and interpret performance data from all Council Departments.
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc monitoring and evaluation reports for management and Council.
* Develop performance dashboards and other reporting tools to facilitate decision-making.
* Conduct field visits and inspections to verify implementation progress, outputs and outcomes.
* Assess programme effectiveness and recommend corrective actions where targets, budgets and timelines are not met.
* Identify performance gaps, challenges and recommend corrective actions to improve organisational performance.
* Support departments in developing logical frameworks, performance indicators and results matrices.
* Ensure the quality, accuracy, consistency and integrity of monitoring and evaluation data.
* Facilitate programme and project reviews, evaluations and impact assessments.
* Provide technical support and capacity building to departments on monitoring, evaluation and Results-Based Management (RBM).
* Maintain an effective M&E database and records management system.
* Benchmark Council performance against local, regional and international best practices.
* Perform any other duties assigned by the superiors.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications and experience:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field from a recognised institution.
* A postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management or Strategic Management will be an added advantage.
* At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, performance management, strategic planning or programme management, preferably within the public sector or a related environment.
* Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence.
Personal Skills and Attributes
* Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and outside normal working hours.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Honest, reliable and responsible.
* Good organisational and planning skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong interpersonal, training and presentation skills.
* Demonstrable knowledge of Integrated Results-Based Management (IRBM), Results-Based Evaluation (RBE), performance management systems and project cycle management.
How to Apply
Remuneration
Council offers:
* Competitive salary.
* Generous leave days.
* Contributory Pension and Medical Aid.
Applications
Interested candidates should submit ten (10) copies of:
* Application letter.
* Detailed CV.
* Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chamber Secretary
Town House
Office No. 352, Second Floor
City of Gweru
Applications should be deposited in the Tender Box at the Chamber Secretary’s Office, Office No. 352, Second Floor, Civic Centre, Gweru.
Closing Date: Friday, 14 August 2026
Time: 1500 hours
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City of Gweru
Municipal Building
Civic Centre Gardens
Corner Robert Mugabe Way and 8th Street
P.O. Box 278
Gweru
Town Clerk: L. Churu
Telephone: 0254 224071-9