Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Evidence Checker:Jobs Fund PMU at Government Technical Advisory Centre: GTAC

Purpose of the Role

• The purpose of this role is to conduct ongoing and thorough verification and filing of information obtained from a variety of data sources submitted by project partners in the Jobs Fund (JF), with a specific focus on the National Pathway Management Network. In addition, the role ensures that all participants in the various supported programmes are authentic and have received the services as reported by project partners.

Qualification/s Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Data Quality, Finance, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Public Management/Administration, Auditing, or a related qualification. A minimum of 2 years' experience in an administration, finance or Monitoring & Evaluation position. Proven relevant experience as a data quality auditor/verifier will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas

• Data Verification & Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough data verification of all data to ensure all data captured on the databases is accurate and valid. This includes comprehensive checking of reported data against source documents. Assess the accuracy and completeness of the source documents and highlight discrepancies. Conduct telephonic authentication of programme participants and document the support received by the programme, logging all calls made on the official call log. Verify all reported data against participant training registers and timesheets. Record the errors that are identified as per the error log process.
• Coordination & Reporting: Produce verification and error reports for the Team Leader. Follow up on any outstanding evidence that was flagged for correction or update. Keep track of the evidence and documentation being submitted and returned. Communicate all data discrepancies to the Team Leader on time. Participate in meetings and follow-ups with both internal and external stakeholders where applicable.
• Administration: Maintain file-naming protocols and maintain accurate records in the document storage facility. Provide general administrative support to the team and Team Leader as required. Collate, distribute and file learning reports from client feedback, case studies, reviews and project evaluations. Where required, assist the Team Leader and team in research projects on job creation, employment and systemic change, and collect, collate, distribute and file reports.