CAMPAIGNS AND MONITORING OFFICER (NATIONAL)
VACANCIES ADVERTISEMENT
DATE: 3 NOVEMBER 2026
The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) leads South Africa’s national response to HIV, TB and STIs. SANAC Trust invites suitably qualified candidates to support the SANAC Civil Society Forum (CSF) in advancing Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH): Community Systems Strengthening – Community Engagement, Linkages and Coordination, through strengthened civil society participation, stakeholder coordination and effective programme implementation.
Name of Position: CAMPAIGNS AND MONITORING OFFICER (NATIONAL)
Reporting to: NATIONAL COORDINATOR: CSF
Location: CENTURION, SANAC OFFICES
Contract: FIXED TERM
Duration: 18 MONTHS
Purpose of the job: To strengthen evidence-based planning, performance monitoring, learning and reporting across the SANAC Civil Society Forum (CSF), while coordinating campaign implementation, community mobilisation and advocacy initiatives aligned with the National Strategic Plan (NSP). The role will provide practical Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) support to CSF sectors and provincial structures, ensuring effective performance tracking, stakeholder engagement, data quality and evidence-based reporting to enhance programme effectiveness and accountability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain and coordinate the implementation of the CSF M&E framework, performance indicators, data collection tools and reporting systems.
- Provide technical support to CSF sectors and provincial structures in developing workplans, targets, monitoring tools and performance reports.
- Coordinate the collection, verification, analysis and consolidation of sectoral, provincial and campaign performance data, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
- Track progress against CSF strategic priorities, annual plans and programme targets, identify performance gaps and recommend corrective actions. Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and programme reports for SANAC, the CSF Coordinating Committee and relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate national, provincial and sectoral campaigns aligned with the National Strategic Plan (NSP), including implementation schedules, logistics and participation tracking.
- Support civil society participation, community mobilisation, public awareness initiatives and advocacy activities relating to HIV, TB and STIs.
- Facilitate collaboration and coordinate joint campaign activities with government, civil society organisations, development partners and other stakeholders.
- Develop and track indicators measuring campaign reach, participation, outputs and outcomes, and translate findings into evidence-based advocacy recommendations.
- Strengthen M&E, data management and reporting capacity across CSF sectors, provincial structures and focal points.
- Prepare campaign briefs, progress updates and success stories; document lessons learned, good practices and challenges to inform programme improvement and strategic communication.
- Perform any other reasonable duties aligned with the CSF Campaigns and Monitoring function to support effective programme implementation and the achievement of CSF strategic priorities.
Qualification, Skills and Experience
- National Diploma or Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Communications, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related field.
- Relevant certification in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Communications or Project Management will be advantageous.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in campaign coordination, community engagement, programme monitoring or reporting.
- Practical experience in campaign planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring, including community mobilisation and public health advocacy.
- Strong knowledge of M&E systems, performance indicators, data analysis, reporting and data quality assurance.
- Proven ability in programme performance management, campaign impact assessment and evidence-based reporting.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership coordination and collaboration with civil society and community structures.
- Strong facilitation and capacity-building skills, including providing technical support to sectoral and provincial structures.
- Excellent strategic communication skills, including campaign communication, event coordination, logistics and knowledge management.
- Sound knowledge of HIV, TB and STI programmes, the national health response and civil society structures.
- Ability to analyse programme data, identify performance gaps and translate findings into practical recommendations for advocacy and programme improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with relevant data analysis and reporting tools will be advantageous.
- Experience in donor-funded programmes and donor reporting will be advantageous.
- This consolidated list is suitable for the Campaigns and Monitoring Officer: CSF advertisement and incorporates both the minimum requirements and the technical competencies from the job description.
SANAC is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity, diversity and fair recruitment practices. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates in line with SANAC’s Employment Equity objectives. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo relevant assessments and personnel suitability checks, including qualification and employment verification, as well as criminal, credit and security checks where applicable and relevant to the position.
SANAC reserves the right at any time to withdraw or alter this advertised position.