Assistant Director: Programme Monitoring and Evaluation

Requirements: 

An Undergraduate qualification (NQF 6) in Social and/or Economic Sciences, Development Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics and Research. A minimum of three (3) years’ proven experience in project management, Monitoring and Evaluation. Knowledge and experience in database management and analysis software packages, such as MS Access, Excel, STATA and ATLAS TI. Ability to customise and generate reports to meet users’ needs. Extensive experience in conducting social research (minimum two years) from both public and or private. Knowledge of GWM&E. Knowledge of Programme Performance Management Framework. Report-writing skills. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying Monitoring and Evaluation principles in social research. Good analytical capability. Good communication and presentation skills (ability to communicate in one of the indigenous languages will be an added advantage). Ability to develop newsletters. Knowledge and experience in contract management. Good stakeholder liaison, co-ordination and problem-solving skills. Good computer skills. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure and long hours, as well as willingness to travel long distances for an extended period(s). A valid driver’s license is a must. 

Duties: 

Participate in conducting of monitoring and evaluation studies within the branch. Generate, customise and communicate reports to the relevant stakeholders. Participate in the process of coordinating the implementation of recommendations from various monitoring and evaluation reports. Responsible for the development of the M&E newsletter. Contribute in the process of reviewing monitoring and evaluation framework and the M&E plans. Support the regions with data collection, verification and provision of feedback on a regular basis. Responsible for capturing, cleaning and analysing of the data collected. Preparation of branch monthly/quarterly performance reports. Engagement with stakeholders at different levels. Support the branch as and when required.