M&E Officers (2x) at Soul City Institute

Job Purpose

To lead and oversee the monitoring and evaluation activities of all Soul City Institute GBVF programme interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful implementation and alignment of monitoring and evaluation activities for Soul City Institute GVBF programme interventions and campaigns based on the M and E plan.
• Develop and report on appropriate indicators and track progress against targets.
• Conduct data quality audits internally and with partner organisations where required.
• Disseminate results from evaluation studies where required.
• Conduct training on monitoring and evaluation for Soul City Institute staff and l partners when required.
• Participate in the monitoring and evaluation processes with partners from the NGO, government and academic sectors.
• Keep abreast of national and international monitoring and evaluation techniques and integrate such into the organisation’s monitoring and evaluation systems to enhance the effectiveness thereof.
• Contribute to the donor and board reports.
• Manage field-based data collection activities ensuring timeous, accurate and complete reporting.
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual M and E budget.
• Develop the capacity of the Community Based Organisations to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their functions optimally.
• Prepare reports as and when required.
• Prepare and deliver presentations at relevant forums and meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum requirements

• A post graduate qualification or an equivalent qualification in social sciences, research, public health or epidemiology.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation of health-related projects and programmes.
• At least 3 - 5 years’ experience in monitoring & evaluation
• Experience in data analysis of health-related data using appropriate software such as SPSS or STATA 8;
• Experience at an M&E officer level will be an added advantage.

Additional requirements (advantageous but not essential)

• Experience in writing and presenting papers at national and global conferences.
• Experience in social and behaviour change communication; and
• Training/teaching experience.

Competencies

• Sound knowledge of public health.
• Sound project management skills and understanding of project management processes and methodologies.
• Able to analyse and evaluate data and information.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office - including word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook.
• Good team player.
• Self-motivated, a self-starter and able to work with limited supervision.
• Able to generate and adapt creative ideas and solutions to improve performance.
• Able to multi-task and prioritise.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to use own initiative and take ownership of his/her tasks.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Communication skills in other South African languages would be an added advantage.
• Valid Driver License.
• Own transport.