Monitoring & Evaluation Officer - Century City at NACOSA

Description

Born out of a convention to draft the first national strategic plan for AIDS, NACOSA has played an important role in mobilising an effective, multi-sectoral response to HIV, AIDS and TB – South Africa’s main public health challenges at the time. NACOSA is now a leading community service organization, working collectively to build strong, equal and healthy communities free from the burden of HIV, AIDS, TB and GBV. We do this by strengthening community systems, mobilising and managing resources, facilitating networking and collaborations, providing and enabling access to servicesand advocating, learning and sharing collectively. NACOSA works at all levels – from international agencies, the corporate sector, research institutions and government, right though to local services and small, community groups. 

 The M&E Officer will ensure accurate collection, capturing & reporting of programmatic data for NACOSA implementing partners. 

• Assist in preparation of M&E sections of reports to donors and other stakeholders.  
• Conduct onsite and offsite data verification of NACOSA implementing partners. 
• Conduct thorough and extensive data verification of all data, including detailed checking of reported data against source documents, to ensure all data captured is accurate and valid. 
• Prepare reports and provide feedback on data quality issues detected. 
• Perform data analysis with the view to provide recommendations on improvement of the program implementation and focus. 
• Work closely with the M&E and programmatic team, to implement systems to improve data use to inform implementation. 
• Attend regular M&E workshops, relevant staff enrichment training sessions, meetings and training courses as required. 
• Provide support to NACOSA implementing partners to ensure timely reporting of all indicators. 
• Assist with training and technical support of NACOSA implementing partners staff on M&E policies, procedures and tools. 

Requirements

• Degree in Research/Public Health or Monitoring and Evaluation related discipline  
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a M&E Officer.
• Experience in monitoring and promoting data quality. 
• Experience in capacity development of field staff in M&E and coordinating the work of others. 
• Good computer skills with work experience using data management systems and MS Office  
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, high stress environment. 
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently with little supervision. 
• Strong planning, time management, problem solving, and project management skills.  
• Results-oriented, professional, accountable and proactive 
• Strong interpersonal communication skills  
• Proven ability to work as part of a team. 
• Available and willingness to travel extensively.  
• Valid drivers’ license, own reliable vehicle.