Implementation Model 6.1.3 Human Resource Development The Human Resource Development Department aims at unlocking the potential in human resources for excellent performance in public service delivery. It also aims at providing leadership and spearheading capacity building activities in the ministry through training for improved performance. The broad objective of the Human Resource Development Department is to develop staff for improved performance and career development and to meet the training needs of the ministry. The specific objectives are to: i. Effectively and efficiently manage the training function. ii. Identify and select suitable candidates for various training programmes. iii. Undertake training needs assessment. iv. Design and implement various training programmes. v. Monitor and evaluate the training activities. vi. Maintain skills inventory in the ministry. The functions of the department include; i. Management and co-ordination of training by providing policy guidelines on all issues pertaining to training in the ministry. ii. Secretary to the Ministerial Training Committee (MTC). iii. Implementation of the decisions made by MTC. iv. To administer scholarships to the ministry as may be issued by donor countries through the Directorate of Public Service Management. v. To prepare training budget. vi. To prepare training projections in consultation with the heads of departments. vii. To monitor and evaluate training activities. viii. Management of the internship/industrial attachment programme. 6.1.4 Central Planning and Project Monitoring Unit The Central Planning and Project Monitoring Unit will be responsible for micro- and macro-economic policy, updating core set of indicators for monitoring the implementation of Vision 2030 and MDGs, economic planning, analysis and monitoring of development projects. Specifically the Unit will; i. Develop indicators for monitoring the implementation of Vision 2030. ii. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of development projects. iii. Prepare and coordinate the implementation of performance contracts. iv. Enhance international economic integration on ICT. v. Develop annual work plan and governance action plans. vi. Develop a statistical database for planning purposes. 6.1.5 Accounts The Accounts Division, in liaison with the Finance Division, will; i. ii. iii. iv. Advice the accounting officer on all accounting matters pertaining to the ministry. Ensure effective requisition and disbursement of funds for implementation of the entire ministry’s activities. Ensure timely accounting for all appropriation in aid and expenditures of the ministry. Implement sound accounting systems and Integrated Financial Management Systems (IFMIS). 25