Objective

To provide expertise and services in policy formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Functions

This Division will perform the following functions: -
(i)   To coordinate preparation of plans, budget and ministerial policies in line with the National Planning Frameworks;
(ji)  To analyse policies from other sectors and advise accordingly,
(iii) To coordinate research on Ministerial policies and sector related functions for the development of the respective sector;
(iv) To coordinate implementation of the Government's policy, research, technological development and innovation in the Ministry;
(v)  To coordinate preparations of Budget Speech for the Ministry:
(vi)  To develop guidelines on research and innovation matters for the Ministry
(vii) To conduct Ministry Service Delivery Survey;
(vili) To coordinate Ministry Self-Assessment (Institutional Self- Assessment):
(xii)  To mobilize resource for implementation of Ministry's initiatives;
(ix)  To coordinate risk management processes within the Ministry;
(x)  To coordinate implementation of ruling party manifesto, Government directives and parliamentary affairs; and
(xi)  To coordinate preparations of periodic Performance Reports for the Ministry.

This Division wil be led by a Diréctor and wil have two (2) Sections as
follows:-
(i)  Policy, Research and Innovation Section; and
(il) Planning and Budgeting Section.


1. Policy, Research and Innovation Section
The Section will perform the following activities: -
(i) Coordinate development and implementation of Ministerial policies;
(ii) Coordinate review of Ministerial policies;
(iii) Prepare Ministerial Policies implementation report;
(iv) Review and advise on policy papers prepared by other Ministries;
(v) Develop guidelines on research and innovation matters for the Ministry:
(vi) Coordinate - research and innovation matters for making informed decisions;
(vii) Coordinate management of innovation matters for the Ministry:
(viii) Cooperate with national and international research institutions and data centres for the purpose of collecting and exchanging research and innovation information;
(ix) Identify research areas and priorities for the Ministry; and
(x) Develop strategies for implementation and dissemination of research findings. 

This Section wil be led by an Assistant Director

2. Planning and Budgeting Section
This Section will perform the following activities:-
(i)  Coordinate preparation of Ministry's Medium - Term strategic plan, action plans and budget;
(ii) Coordinate preparations of Budget Speech for the Ministry; 
(iii) Review plans and program implemented in the Ministry;
(iv) Coordinate preparations of periodic Performance Reports for the Ministry;
(v) Coordinate implementation of ruling party manifesto, Government directives and parliamentary affairs:
(vi) Prepare resource mobilization strategies for the Ministry;
(vii) Prepare projects documents and program for financing:
(vili) Provide technical guidance and support for institutionalization of strategic;
planning and budgeting process within the Ministry: 
(ix) Conduct Ministry's Service delivery survey;
(x) Coordinate Ministry Self-Assessment (Institutional Self-Assessment);
(x) Coordinate preparation and implementation, of risk management for the Ministry: and
(xii) Coordinate development of Ministerial programs and projects.
This Section will be led by an Assistant Director.