Evaluation Specialist (Century City) at NACOSA

The duties and responsibilities of the Evaluations Specialist will include, but not limited to: 

• Lead on the identification, design, and commissioning of external programme evaluations and other operational research studies for the Global Fund Programmes.
• Drive a evaluation agenda, including the identification of evaluation and research opportunities, development of research protocols, oversight of data capture for research projects, and write up of findings for publication.
• Manage all evaluation and research studies for GF programmes, including contract management, oversight and project management of external evaluators and researchers.
• Provide technical input on evaluation design and methodologies, review evaluation deliverables from internal teams as well as external service providers.
• Lead the coordination of relevant evaluation advisory committees to ensure efficient communication between stakeholders and adherence to project governance structures.
• Oversee and manage (together with SANAC and Global Fund) the evaluation plan and budget for NACOSA’s GF programmes.
• Write or contribute to publications and conference papers.
• Disseminate research findings internally and externally including presentations at research days and conferences.
• Coach and train team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
• Lead or contribute to technical components of proposals.
• Stay abreast with relevant research findings.

Qualifications and experience

• Post Graduate degree or equivalent in the Public Health or Social Sciences sector (Monitoring and Evaluation qualification preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years’ evaluation and research experience in public health or related field, preferably in HIV and AIDS.
• Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative evaluation skills, including sample design, mixed method designs, and instrument development.
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies, implementation research approaches, data quality improvement, health management information systems, data visualisation and reporting.
• M&E experience in infection prevention and control, HIV/AIDS, TB, health systems strengthening, disease surveillance.
• Familiarity with South Africa’s health management information system and other national M&E systems
• Experience with bilateral and multilateral donor M&E requirements including experience in maintaining donor relationships and communicating with donors.