Strategic Information Manager at mothers2mothers

Job description

Key Performance Areas:

• Management of project specific M&E framework and Plan including systems requirements
• Manage project evaluations including synthesis of information and managing dissemination towards improved knowledge sharing/management
• Facilitate data utilisation including guiding routine project performance monitoring ensuring provision of analytical data to inform effective QA/QI
• Develop and adapt M&E system in line with Project priorities and organisational M&E framework
• Coordinate project operations research & publications portfolio in collaboration with Chief of Party and project team
• Provision of strategic information for project level decision making in relation to programme performance monitoring, planning, resource mobilisation, strategic positioning and programme design.
• Lead project M&E related internal and external reporting, providing relevant strategic information for evidence-based programmatic and strategic decision-making
• Oversight & development of M&E technical expertise for project team to ensure adequate capacity to support project activities.
• Manage project M&E team ensuring adequate staffing and capacity.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of work experience in designing, establishing, and managing monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring data quality, and managing data intensive, performance- based programs funded by PEPFAR.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel, STATA, and/or Business Intelligence tools and make recommendations.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of South Africa’s health and social service information systems and monitoring and evaluation processes.

Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of M&E systems development, best practices, innovations and international developments in HIV.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to effectively engage participants of different cultures and backgrounds.
• Dynamic, innovative, results and action oriented leader.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with experience managing human resources
• Strategic thinker with strong business and analytical skills.
• High ability to work independently with sound decision making.
• Possession of own car and valid driver’s license beneficial.