Senior Manager: Monitoring Research and Feedback (MRF) at National Education Collaboration Trust

About the Job

• We are currently recruiting for a Senior Manager: Monitoring Research and Feedback (MRF) to join our dynamic team.

Job Purpose:

• The Senior Manager Monitoring Research and Feedback capacitates and supports districts to collect, analyse, feedback, and use critical evidence for education improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Delivery:

• Lead the development of the strategy for the MRF unit which focuses on monitoring change in the implementation of programmes in districts.
• Design and implement plans for the MRF unit which will lead to increased impact in districts.
• Lead the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Support the identification and securing of new business opportunities to expand NECT partnerships and increase funding pool.

Operational Delivery:

• Manage the identification, monitoring, research, evaluation, and feedback needs for the division’s programmes.
• Identification of M&E opportunities and risks for the Division and the sector.
• Design implementation plans for the monitoring, research, evaluation, and feedback needs for Division 1 programmes.
• Overseeing the implementation of research activities of the unit.
• Drive the implementation of the theory of change for Division 1.
• Report on the implementation of MRF activities internally and to relevant stakeholders.
• Direct the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities of the unit aligning to requirements of NECT and the Department of Basic Education.

People Delivery:

• Manage units’ KPAs and associated KPIs and implement corrective action.
• Manage people and culture per NECT people practices and policies to create an enabling environment that supports highperforming and empowered teams.
• Define and drive clear accountability and processes for the MRF unit that are aligned to the organisation.

Finance and Governance:

• Responsible for Finance, Risk management, Reporting, including supporting Finance with audits.
• Manage units’ budget and planning.
• Support resource mobilisation for the Division.
• Drives and manages accountabilities for aligning legislative requirements and NECT practices to internal governance framework.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Postgraduate Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation.
• Master’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, or Education (Preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in the education sector, with at least 2 years’ experience in management.
• Understanding of education theory / curriculum.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Familiar with all aspects of research methodologies including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Familiarity with statistical analytical tools.
• Understanding of complex systems - South African classroom and District dynamics.
• Experience in managing change.

Package and Remuneration:

• Market-related

Location:

• Centurion