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The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will be responsible for the design and implementation of a data collection and management system for the organisation. This position reports to the Chief Operations Officer.
Requirements
- Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- With the support of the Chief Operations Officer, establish monitoring and evaluation system
- Implementation of the organisations M&E plan
- Coordinate and assist monitoring and evaluation data collection activities, including logistics related to data collection and form distribution, as well as orientation and training of data collectors
- Plan, coordinate and assist data processing, including data transfer, entry, verification and cleaning
- Comply to all document and data management according to protocols
- Coordinate internal communication on M&E progress and results
- Coordinate and follow-up with project partners, temporary M&E employees, or consultants (i.e. data entry, etc.)
- M&E database set up and management
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports as needed
- Preparation of data collection tools as required
- Dissemination of reports or related materials to stakeholders as needed
- Preparation of M&E training materials and the provision of training as needed
- Promoting collaboration on M&E events and issues with partner organisations and stakeholders
- Other functions as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a related field, or equivalent, with 5-6 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation required
- Master’s degree in social sciences or a related field, or equivalent preferred; with Master's degree, 3-5 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation
- Experience with donor-funded projects
- Experience in data collection and data processing
- Experience in development of assessment tools
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to plan and organise events, trainings, and activities
- Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure
- Culturally astute, respectful and tolerant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal; additional South African languages preferred
- Detail-oriented and organised
- Good report writing skills
- Budgeting skills for activity planning and management
- Experience using database management systems, preferably Excel
- Ability to work hands-on, independently, and within team in difficult work environment
- Willingness and ability to frequently travel to areas covered by the organisation.
- The ability to work independently and to adhere to deadlines
- Effective communication skills – (written and verbal) including report writing skills.
- Computer literate: Microsoft package, excel,
- Prepared to travel long distances
- Frequent business trips away from home
- Own vehicle and driver’s license required
- Established home office