Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (Fixed Term Contract) at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• The DO MORE FOUNDATION (DMF) seeks a passionate and dedicated Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer to cover a maternity leave period. DMF’s mission is to create better tomorrows for young children in South Africa by placing them at the center of initiatives that uplift households and communities. Through projects in food security, youth development, economic development, and early childhood development (ECD), DMF enhances community capacity to meet young children’s needs.
• The MEL Officer will strengthen DMF’s monitoring and evaluation systems, extract actionable insights from data, and support strategy development through evidence-based decision-making. The role includes collaboration with stakeholders, training on MEL tools, and producing high-quality reports to drive DMF’s impact.

Minimum Requirements    

• A Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field is required. A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
• 2+ years in MEL, research, or related roles in the development sector.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting (quantitative and qualitative).
• Experience developing MEL frameworks and tools.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MEL software.
• Knowledge of ECD and community development is an advantage.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Duties & Responsibilities    

Documentation & Process Improvement:

• Document and enhance DMF’s existing MEL systems, tools, and reports.
• Develop streamlined reporting templates and infrastructure for better data analysis.
• Simplify monitoring processes and create feedback loops for organizational learning.

Collaboration & Training:

• Train stakeholders on MEL tools and processes to ensure actionable insights.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners for data collection and analysis.
• Explore and implement innovative tools/resources to expand DMF’s evidence base.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to create meaningful reports.
• Establish a research library to house reports, learnings, and tools.
• Conduct gap analysis and develop plans to address data/research needs.
• Prepare reflective learning opportunities and learning briefs for publication.

Key Measurables:

• Quarterly monitoring outputs and annual impact report data.
• Data validation and progress reports.
• Monthly insights for advocacy and communication.
• Reflective learning workshops and published learning briefs.