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JOANNA JACOB

Monkey Town

Summary

Dynamic project management professional with over ten years of experience in the public sector, specializing in monitoring and evaluation. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and efficiency in planning and executing work assignments. Proven ability to foster trusting relationships across all organizational levels, complemented by strong communication skills. Adept at critical thinking and problem-solving, consistently leading initiatives that align with and achieve organizational objectives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Ministry of Public Utilities
08.2016 - Current
  • Design and implement systems/frameworks for the monitoring and evaluation of policies, programmes, and projects
  • Identify and design performance questions, key indicators, and targets for each programme and project component, as well as, for each level of the objective hierarchy
  • Coordinate the revision of programmes and projects with key stakeholders to ensure an updated and shared understanding of the strategy and information needs of the Ministry
  • Monitor the development and execution of policies, programmes, and projects to ensure alignment with the strategic vision of the Ministry and provide feedback to management
  • Review the performance of Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) and Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF) programmes and projects of the Ministry
  • Prepare and analyze monitoring and evaluation reports to assist management in its decision-making processes
  • Prepare analytical reports with recommendations on the progress of programmes and projects within the Ministry and its Line Agencies

Technical Officer

Ministry of Public Utilities
03.2013 - 08.2016
  • Developed and implemented project plans and proposals on behalf of the Ministry
  • Monitored the expenditure under PSIP projects to ensure that all requests for releases were in keeping with financial approvals
  • Monitored planning, scheduling, and the implementing of approved projects to ensure successful completion within budgetary allocation, scope, quality, and time
  • Monitored and evaluated project implementation to determine project risks and recommended possible solutions
  • Evaluated internal and external progress reports and reported anomalies, progress, and performance to management and other government ministries
  • Provided oversight of contractors/consultants to ensure compliance with contract and conducted performance evaluations

Interim Administrator

St. Andrew’s Theological College (SATC)
12.2012 - 03.2013
  • Managed the general administration of the SATC on behalf of the Principal and Board of Directors inclusive of student affairs and student support services
  • Prepared progress reports for the Presbyterian Synod on the projects undertaken by SATC
  • Managed and coordinated the day-to-day operations of administration office
  • Assisted in development of the Strategic Plan for SATC
  • Assisted in process of full Accreditation for SATC
  • Assisted in the production of the Presbyterian Lenten Booklet 2013
  • Assisted in the development of staff performance management appraisals

Human Resources Assistant

South West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA)
05.2010 - 05.2012
  • Team lead for the Award of Increment exercise with the responsibility of ensuring that employees met the criteria and recommended the relevant increment for approval

Executive Assistant to the SATC Board of Directors

St. Andrew’s Theological College (SATC)
11.2009 - 05.2010

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

The University of the West Indies (UWI)
10.2013

Bachelor of Science Degree - Management Studies, Minor - Economics

The University of the West Indies (UWI)
09.2009

Skills

  • Developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks
  • Collaborative strategic planning
  • Team leadership
  • Event coordination
  • Proficient time management
  • Human resources coordination
  • Effective mediation techniques
  • Report writing
  • Data analysis
  • Data collection
  • Capacity building

References

  • Shelly, Chong, Programme Director, 1-868-721-8338, Office of the Chief Personnel Officer
  • Paul, Richards, National Transport Manager, 1-868-682-7285, Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corporation

OTHER RELEVANT TRAINING

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop Public Service Academy Ministry of Public Administration July 2017
  • Designing and Implementing Impact Evaluations of Development Projects Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Country Office Trinidad and Tobago February 2017
  • Supervisory Management Training Public Service Academy Ministry of Public Administration April 2016
  • The PSIP Project Development and Management Workshop June – July 2014
  • Cabinet Note Writing Training October – November 2014
  • Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution St. Andrew’s Theological College Paradise Hill, San Fernando March 2010 – May 2010

Timeline

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Ministry of Public Utilities
08.2016 - Current

Technical Officer

Ministry of Public Utilities
03.2013 - 08.2016

Interim Administrator

St. Andrew’s Theological College (SATC)
12.2012 - 03.2013

Human Resources Assistant

South West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA)
05.2010 - 05.2012

Executive Assistant to the SATC Board of Directors

St. Andrew’s Theological College (SATC)
11.2009 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Science Degree - Management Studies, Minor - Economics

The University of the West Indies (UWI)

Master of Science - Project Management

The University of the West Indies (UWI)

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