CHIEF DEVELOPMENT PLANNER (GRADE 6) – NATIONAL COUNCIL

Vacancy

DIRECTORATE GENERAL, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION SERVICES
DIVISION: RESEARCH AND INFORMATION SERVICES

Windhoek
N$354,883 – NS424.119
N$354,883 per annum
N$10.512 per annum
N$17,424 per annum

Minimum Requirement:

An appropriate B. Degree qualification NQF Level 7.
Shortlisting Preference: A degree in Research. Political science. Public administration or any other relevant Social sciences or equivalent at NQF level 7 plus at least three (3) years of appropriate experience in research and or policy development environment will serve as an added advantage.

Main Duties:
The functions of the Chief Development Planner (Parliamentary Researcher) (Grade 6) are to:
⦁ Provide research assistance to Members of Parliament (MPs), parliamentary Committees and Senior management of the National Council:
⦁ Undertake and facilitate the undertaking of research and present research findings to MPs. Committees. Management and relevant stakeholders:
⦁ Guide and facilitate the National Council (Parliament)’s research agenda through a defined research cycle:
⦁ Develop research proposals and mobilize resources for the same;
⦁ Champion Parliamentary research by training and guiding staff of the National Council on appropriate research methods and their applications;
⦁ Follow development in research and in particular parliamentary research and publications and report on the same for purposes of adapting it to the context of the National Council;
⦁ Develop and maintain a database on National Council’s research and parliament in general;
⦁ Assist with the compilation, implementation and coordination and of the National Council’s Strategic Plan and Performance Management System (PMS);
⦁ Support National Council policy development initiatives;
⦁ Assist the National Council to develop and implement a Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) system which will be used to track the implementation of recommendations of the Council by Offices/Ministries/ Agencies (OMAs):
⦁ Assist with the compilation of speeches, editing, presentations, parliamentary motions, briefing notes, and analysis of relevant documents:
⦁ Support the Members and staff of the National Council to carry out their legislative, oversight and representation:
⦁ May from time to time be required to travel with the Members and staff of Parliament in and out of the country and this may also involve extended hours of work;
n. Closely work with the Director and Directorate of Specialized Services (DSS):
⦁ Be accountable to the Deputy Director Research and Information Services;
⦁ Perform any other function as may be delegated by the Deputy Director, other managers and the Secretary to the National Council.
Please Note: In terms of the National Council Affirmative Action Plan for the period 2023 – 2025. persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position.
Enquiries: Mr Immanuel Kooper at Telephone No: 061-202 8048
Mr Barney Karuuombe at Telephone No: 061 – 202 8012
Applicants should familiarize themselves with the information below which is applicable to all advertised positions for the National Council
⦁ Candidacy is not limited to Public Servants only and preference will be given to Namibian Nationals
⦁ Applications for all positions advertised herein, must be made on the latest revised Application for Employment Number 156043 and Health Questionnaire Form Number 156094 with a provision of current employer under Section C which is obtainable at all government Offices/Ministries/Agencies. Please take note that no any other version will be accepted and failure to complete the correct form or to attach all required documents will result in automatic disqualification of the application.
⦁ Where the information requested in the application form or Health Questionnaire that do not apply to you then the word No, None or N/A (for Not Applicable) must be indicated on that space.
⦁ Candidates employed in the Public Service must attach letter of confirmation of probation in their current positions. Failure to attach confirmation of probation letter will disqualify the application.
⦁ Candidates from outside the public service must attach testimonials / certificate of service from former and current employers to proof their experience and current job level. Failure to attach proof experience and current job level will disqualify the application.
⦁ All foreign qualifications must be submitted accompanied by certified copy of the evaluation of qualification from Namibia Qualification Authority (NQA).
⦁ Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and no personal documents will be returned.