Monitoring Analyst at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Job Description    

• Provide analytical and technical support to the Monitoring Specialist by collecting, consolidating, and analysing monitoring data across projects and programmes. The role contributes to the production of high-quality development impact reports and monitoring frameworks that support institutional performance tracking and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities    
Monitoring Support and Data Management

• Collect, clean, and validate monitoring data from various project and programme units.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of the Bank’s centralised monitoring data repository.
• Align monitoring inputs with institutional performance indicators and development impact metrics.
• Assist in the development and refinement of data collection tools and templates.

Reporting

• Assist in the coordination and documentation of the Development Results Working Group activities and outputs.
• Support the preparation of dashboards, visual presentations, and summary reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic monitoring reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with reporting standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather inputs and ensure timely submission of monitoring deliverables.

Modelling and Country Risk Support

• Support data analysis and the application of economic modelling techniques to derive insights from monitoring data.
• Assist in the preparation of country risk assessments and development impact projections.
• Collaborate with economists and analysts to integrate monitoring data into broader institutional models and frameworks. 

Operational Execution

• Collaborate with team members to efficiently carry out tasks, utilising technology tools to enhance productivity.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in all deliverables, maintaining high standards of quality.
• Support seamless operations through diligent and precise work.

Communication and Coordination

• Communicate and coordinate within the monitoring team and other departments.
• Convey information, expectations, and updates to team members and stakeholders.
• Promote an open and inclusive communication environment and act as a liaison to foster strong relationships.
• Use appropriate communication tools and platforms to maintain efficient and transparent information flow.

Stakeholder Engagement and Problem-solving

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support monitoring and evaluation initiatives.
• Facilitate open communication, actively listen, and foster a cooperative environment for problem-solving.
• Share information and insights that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Key Measurements of Outputs

• Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of monitoring data collected and validated
• Quality and reliability of the centralised monitoring data repository maintained
• Alignment of monitoring inputs with institutional performance indicators and impact metrics
• Effectiveness and usability of data collection tools and templates developed or refined
• Quality and clarity of dashboards, visual presentations, and summary reports produced
• Timeliness and accuracy of periodic monitoring reports submitted
• Contribution to Development Impact Working Group activities and documentation
• Effectiveness of data analysis and economic modelling support for country risk assessments
• Integration of monitoring data into institutional models and frameworks

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy or any related qualification.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in monitoring, data collection, analysis, or reporting.
• Experience supporting monitoring systems or frameworks in a development finance or public policy context.
• Strong understanding of monitoring systems and tools used in development finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and data visualisation tools.
• Familiar with economic modelling and development results indicators.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with results-based management frameworks.
• Basic knowledge of public policy and regulatory frameworks related to development impact.
• Postgraduate degree in Development Studies, Public Policy, Economics or any related qualification
• Certification in Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Analysis or Project Management.

Deadline:14th August,2026