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

Qualifications and experience:

• 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.

Additional requirements and competencies:

• 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

Work Level
Senior
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Gauteng