About The Directorate
The Directorate of Planning, Research, and Statistics is a key division of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS), dedicated to upholding quality standards to protect consumer health, ensure environmental safety, and promote fair trade. The directorate plays a vital role in strengthening South Sudan’s economy by enhancing the quality of locally manufactured products to improve their competitiveness in regional and international markets.
Its core responsibilities include:
- Strategic Planning & Policy Development: Formulating policies, plans, and strategies based on research and data analysis.
- Research & Data Management: Providing evidence-based recommendations to SSNBS leadership to support decision-making.
- Monitoring & Evaluation: Ensuring the effective implementation of programs through robust evaluation frameworks.
Through these functions, the directorate ensures SSNBS fulfills its mandate of enforcing standards and fostering a quality-driven economy.
Function of the Directorate of Planning, Research, and Statistics
The Planning, Research, and Statistics plays a critical role in ensuring evidence-based decision-making and the effective implementation of quality and standards programs. The key responsibilities include:
- Policy Development & Research: Institutionalizing evidence-based programs through research, policy guidance, and statistical data management.
- Strategic Planning & Coordination: Developing policies, strategies, and programs aligned with the Bureau’s mandate while ensuring proper monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Implementation & Collaboration: Executing programs in partnership with other departments and stakeholders while consolidating action plans and work plans.
- Monitoring & Evaluation: Establishing a robust monitoring and evaluation system, publishing reports, and developing capacity in planning, statistical analysis, and resource mapping.
- Data Management & Analysis: Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating credible data for informed decision-making, including the establishment of a modern documentation center.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Representation: Participating in regional and international forums on quality standards, research, and regulatory frameworks.
- Training & Capacity Building: Enhancing the capabilities of the Bureau’s staff in coordination, data management, and policy implementation.
- Budgeting & Institutional Strengthening: Preparing and monitoring annual budgets, assessing institutional capacity, and advising on key policies and plans.
This division ensures the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) remains a data-driven, well-coordinated institution that upholds quality, safety, and compliance with national and international standards.