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The Policy & Planning Services was formed in 2007 after the institution of the National Land Commission Secretariat. By the time this unit was formed the 10th Five Year Plan was already finalized. Initially, the unit was actively involved in the Commission support activities, execution of Danida funded project, formulation of land policy, monitoring and evaluation and many other important activities. Although policy and planning services are very crucial for the institutional development NLCS and enhancement of services this unit has not been able to develop beyond three planning and program officers.
Mandates
- Lead the formulation on long term strategic frameworks including Five Year Plans in alignment with national development priorities.
- Translate national and sectoral development goals into annual operational plans, integrating planning, budgeting and implementation frameworks.
- Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of annual plans and budget in collaboration with relevant divisions and stakeholders.
- Undertake monitoring and evaluation of plans, policies and projects ensuring timely reporting to OCASC.
- Lead policy formulation, analysis and review to ensure consistency with national policies, regulatory frameworks and strategic priorities.
- Facilitate inter-agency coordination and stakeholder engagement to ensure coherence in planning and policy implementation.
- Support project management and resource mobilization efforts to enhance effective delivery of programs and initiatives.
- Manage and analyze data to inform planning decisions, strengthen monitoring systems and improve overall policy and program performance.