M&E in perspective Job Evaluation Indaba

20 November 2009

By Indran A. Naidoo

Deputy Director-General: Monitoring and EvaluationPublic Service Commission: South Africa

OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION

Constitutional basis for M&EEvolution of M&E in SACurrent status of M&EM&E through partnershipsJE within the perspective of M&ESteps to JE and expected outcomesMultiplying influences (accountability, learning, enlightenment)Good governance from a citizens perspectiveGoing forward

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The Constitutional basis for M&E

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EVOLUTION OF M&E IN SOUTH AFRICA

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M&E THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS• M&E initiatives need partners from professional organisations

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JE within the perspective of M&EJE is like any other evaluation, and must adhere to M&E principles and standardsM&E principles means that the processes for JE must be:Objective TransparentReviewableReplicableJE should be undertaken without “fear or prejudice”Tends to be strong vested interest in the process, due to its monetary implications

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JE within the perspective of M&E

Given the vested interests, it must be conducted by independent bodies and persons There is a need to review current practices which has resulted in differences across similar job content areas, in terms of salary levelsJE should result in more productive staff, and improved service delivery

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Steps to JE and expected outcomes

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Multiplying influences

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ACCOUNTABILITY

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ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING

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ENLIGHTENMENTNew knowledge gained through research published in reports• State of the Public Service reports have been published since

2004• Thematic focus since 2006

Reports leading to new insights influencing policy

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2009 State of Readiness of the Public Service for 2010 and beyond

2008 A Mid-term review of Public Service Transformation

2007 Promoting growth and development through an Effective Public Service

2006 Assessing the capacity of the State to deliver

Good governance from a citizen`s perspective

Are these values met in practice?How can we engage civil society to M&E services and development?How can we entrench M&E so that it supports democracy?

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BATHO PELE PRINCIPLES

Consultation

Service Standards

Access

Courtesy

Information

Openness and Transparency

Redress

Value for money

Going forward?As a content specific area, JE should lead to greater accountability in terms of HR management and increased transparency in terms of what is happening in departments Going forward, JE data should result in M&E reports that indicate what the changes and challenges are.

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