Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist - Mafikeng at The Aurum Institute

Work Description

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist is responsible for maintaining an understanding of all Programmes and Projects undertaken by Aurum’s Health Programmes Unit (HPU) and the respective deliverables as a Specialist, ensuring accurate and efficient analyses of Database and rendering Expert advice and inputs towards Strategic Development within the M&E Department.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Liaison with Stakeholders
• M&E System monitoring and improvement
• Database analyses
• Stakeholder reporting and advice
• Quarterly and annual reporting for PEPFAR
• Safety, SOP and legislative compliance

Duties:

• Coordinate, collaborate and liaise with all Stakeholders towards the achievement of Organizational goals
• Liaise with Data Managers and Operations Managers on a daily basis to ensure the timeous delivery of Data for Reporting preparation
• Attend M&E Stakeholder Meetings to ensure continuous Learning and Development
• Assist with the development and implementation of M&E Tools
• Analyse and synthesize Data for Thematic Reports on M&E Findings to inform the HPUs of decisions on Programme/Project performance-related issues
• Assist with the compilation of M&E Feedback to the HPU as required
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in Monitoring and Evaluation and network with other Institutions for Best Practices and mutual Learning
• Participate in the preparation of Quarterly and Annual Reports for key Aurum Stakeholders
• Perform any other duties as assigned
• Ensuring quality timely Reports:
• PEPFAR Quarterly Report
• PEPFAR Annual Report
• Other Reports as requested by Stakeholders
• Oversees, coordinates and manages the M& E Department indirectly through planning, scheduling, evaluating and feedback
• Comply with integrity
• Accountable for Training activities in M&E
• Management of Management M&E Team to ensure deadlines are met, Funder Invoices are accurate and overseeing overall output from the Team
• Participate in proactive Team efforts to achieve Departmental and Company Goals
• Provide Leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed Procedures and Legislation
• Report all unsafe activities to Senior Management/Human Resources
• Adhere and maintain Decision making authority as allocated to the position

Requirements

Education

• A Post Graduate degree or diploma or equivalent in Statistics/Social Sciences or related field

Experience

• 4 to 10 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with Statistical Software Packages (Medical Strata and Data, Advanced Statistical Software Programmes)

Advantageous

• Knowledge of Statistics and Knowledge Statistics Software Packages
• Understanding of Medical Statistics and Data

Requirements

• Proficient personal computer skills
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Drivers Licence
• Own car
• Minimal/Moderate/Excessive overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required
• Willing to work overtime