Impact-Driven Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Professional development

Impactful work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for a leading non-profit focused on poverty alleviation in East London, Eastern Cape. The role ensures program effectiveness through designing and managing M&E frameworks.

You will design data collection tools, analyze data, prepare reports, and train staff. A Master’s degree and 5 years’ experience in M&E are required. This full‑time, office‑based position offers professional development and meaningful social impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in the non-profit or development sector.
• Proven expertise in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis software (SPSS, R, Stata, NVivo) and MS Excel.
• Experience developing M&E frameworks, logical frameworks, and performance indicators.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Understanding of program cycles and development challenges in South Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plans for various programs and projects.
• Develop data collection tools and methodologies, including surveys, interviews, and focus group guides.
• Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess program performance and impact.
• Prepare regular M&E reports, highlighting key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for program enhancement.
• Provide technical support and training to program staff on M&E best practices.
• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the M&E process.
• Facilitate learning sessions based on M&E findings to inform program design and implementation.
• Contribute to proposal development by providing M&E-related information and expertise.
• Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in Monitoring and Evaluation in the non-profit sector.

Skills

Data analysis

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Report writing

Presentation skills

Independent work

Education

Master's degree (Statistics / Economics / Development Studies / Social Sciences)

Tools

SPSS

R

Stata

NVivo

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for a leading non-profit focused on poverty alleviation in East London, Eastern Cape. The role ensures program effectiveness through designing and managing M&E frameworks.

You will design data collection tools, analyze data, prepare reports, and train staff. A Master’s degree and 5 years’ experience in M&E are required. This full‑time, office‑based position offers professional development and meaningful social impact.