vi)  Provides technical support in the preparation of SDGs reports and various  knowledge  products,  design  of  monitoring  framework  for  the  implementation of the SDGs and evaluation of performance against the  goals, targets and indicators;  vii)  Supports the initiatives around national policies reconciliation with the  SDGs targets and indicators through strategic sectoral and/or stakeholder  engagement. This is critical in boosting stakeholders’ understanding of  how  the  SDG  fit  into  their  mandate  to  adopt  appropriate  programmes/projects towards their attaintment; and viii)  Plays an active role in supporting the Secretariat during preparations for  National Steering Committee (NSC) quarterly meetings and other events  32 