About the Role
Our client, a reputable charity working to improve educational outcomes for underprivileged children in the Eastern Cape, is seeking an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist. This critical role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization's M&E framework to ensure program effectiveness, accountability, and impact. You will collect, analyze, and report on program data, providing insights that inform strategic decision-making and program improvement. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of M&E methodologies, and a passion for evidence-based programming. This hybrid role offers flexibility, allowing for remote work combined with essential engagement in our East London office and at project sites. You will be instrumental in demonstrating the tangible impact of Our client's work and driving continuous improvement in educational initiatives across the province.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a robust M&E plan for all organizational programs.
- Design data collection tools, methodologies, and systems for tracking program progress and outcomes.
- Collect, clean, and analyze program data from various sources.
- Prepare regular M&E reports, highlighting key findings, successes, challenges, and recommendations for program improvement.
- Conduct field visits to monitor project implementation and data quality.
- Facilitate M&E training for program staff and partners.
- Contribute to the development of program proposals by providing M&E expertise.
- Ensure that M&E findings are used to inform program design and adaptive management.
- Stay abreast of best practices and innovations in M&E in the development sector.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in designing and implementing M&E systems, preferably within the non-profit or education sector.
- Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods and tools (e.g., SPSS, R, NVivo).
- Strong understanding of logical frameworks, results-based management, and program cycle management.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience with data visualization tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
- Strong understanding of educational challenges in the Eastern Cape is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, a retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off. This hybrid role provides a healthy work-life balance, with the flexibility of remote work and collaborative opportunities in our East London office. We are committed to fostering professional growth through training and development opportunities. By joining Our client, you will contribute to improving educational access and quality for children in need, playing a vital role in demonstrating and enhancing program impact.
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