Job ID

2024-6363

Location

ZA-Centurion

Category

International Positions

Employment Status

Full-Time

To provide M&E technical assistance to support the implementation of the RISE programme and ensure the capacitation of M&E team and good data quality to enhance data use for decision making.

M&E development and implementation

• Support the implementation of data management/monitoring and evaluation plans
• Develop and update project tools such as SOPs, technical guidelines, best practice documents, and other documents as required.
• Conduct training on project processes and activities.

Data Reporting and MERL systems development and implementation 

• Provide technical guidance on project information system design, development, and maintenance.
• Design and review system workflow diagrams
• Support the development of the M&E database
• Coordinate User Acceptance testing and provide user admin support

M&E Technical Support

• Standardize M&E tools and distribute tools to all implementing project teams.
• Build and maintain internal data-driven automations to enhance SI outputs.
• Build and maintain management reports/ dashboards
• Oversee, guide, and quality check data working closely with the M&E staff.
• Support Senior M&E Officer to ensure timely submission of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports by RISE Implementing partners/programmes, to meet funder requirements.
• Obtain corrections upon identification of data quality issues, within 1 week of submission of queries, or within reporting deadlines for end-of-quarter months.
• Respond to reasonable and relevant requests for data by RISE Implementing Partners, USAID, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct M&E site visits to RISE partners.
• Design and present M&E-related training sessions for Partners/Programme streams.
• Design and conduct data quality audits and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations by RISE Partners/Programmes regularly.

Data Protection

• Ensure proper storage of program data
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and POPIA
• Ensure that data storage and sharing procedures are adhered to.

Capacity Building         

• Build capacity to develop, manage, and operationalize M&E systems and knowledge management
• Training and mentorship of team members.
• Coach and train team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required for professional project management.

• BSc Degree Qualification in Information Sciences, Information Technology or related disciplines
• Experience in data collection and management or Information Management Systems
• Experience in automating tools, DHIS2 development and use, and developing PowerBI dashboards
• Experience working with key stakeholders and partners e.g. NDOH, NICD, SAHPRA
• Experience in USAID programs
• Strong skills in GIS platforms, PowerBI and SQL required
• Certification in IT and server administration is an added advantage.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerBI and data collection and management systems
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), problem-solving orientation, and decisiveness.
• Good at planning, structuring, prioritising, and executing work, with effective personal and team time management.
• Strong attention to detail, logical and analytical thinker, proactive and innovative
• Negotiation skills and the ability to manage interpersonal relationships and workplace conflicts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel (nationally 10% to 20%)
• Valid driver’s license.

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