Coordinator: Monitoring and Evaluation (5-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Sanparks; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 630,000 - 945,000; Full time

Job summary

SANParks is seeking a Coordinator for Monitoring and Evaluation on a 5-year fixed-term contract based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria. The role focuses on designing and implementing an integrated M&E framework across Mega Living Landscapes projects, ensuring data quality and timely reporting to funders.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of M&E experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 7 in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Research, Data Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, program performance, research, data management, or related field.
• Experience developing and implementing M&E frameworks and systems.
• Experience working with quantitative and qualitative data.
• Experience preparing donors, management, or stakeholder reports.

Responsibilities

• DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT MONITORING AND EVALUATION SYSTEM: Design and oversee the implementation of a Projects Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (to monitor, evaluate and report on performance).
• MANAGE PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION: Maintain awareness of sector developments; lead regular and ad‑hoc monitoring and evaluation tasks; monitor GEF8/GBFF projects in line with the results framework.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Cultural sensitivity

Diversity & inclusion

Education

NQF Level 7 in M&E or related field

NQF Level 8 in M&E or related field

Job description

Coordinator: Monitoring and Evaluation (5-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

SANParks unveiled a highly ambitious vision, called Vision 2040, following a collaborative and inclusive process to re-imagine and co-create a new future for conservation areas with a concerted effort to include the citizens of the country and world at large in the co-creation of National Protected Areas of the future within Mega Living Landscapes (MLL). In support of this vision, SANParks has secured grant funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF-8) and the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) to catalise implementation of Mega Living Landscapes.

They will be responsible for successfully developing and implementing Project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plans for the GEF 8 and GBFF-funded Mega Living Landscapes (MLL) projects. This role is crucial for designing and implementing an integrated M&E framework, in alignment with projects outcomes, outputs and deliverables and targets throughout the project’s lifecycle. The coordinator will dedicate 100% of their time to managing the projects M&E.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator: MLL reports to the Senior Project Manager: MLL and will be based at Groenkloof Office, Pretoria. The position is a 100% project funded, project dedicated role responsible for the collection and analysis of different data in relation to the project activities, outputs, and outcomes; maintaining the M&E results frameworks of the projects; and assisting the Senior Project Manager in preparing quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports on project progress.

Location

Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

• NQF Level 7 in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Research, Data Management, or a related field
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, program performance, research, data management, or a related field.
• Experience developing and implementing M&E frameworks and systems.
• Experience working with quantitative and qualitative data.
• Experience preparing donors, management, or stakeholder reports.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• NQF Leve 8 in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Research, Data Management, or a related field.
• Relevant training or certification in M&E, project management, data analysis, or results-based management is advantageous.
• Experience conducting data quality assessments and supporting program evaluations.

ATTRIBUTES AND QUALITIES:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• High level of cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Commitment to promoting gender equality and social inclusion.

Responsibilities

DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT MONITORING AND EVALUATION SYSTEM

• Design and oversee the implementation of a Projects Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (to monitor, evaluate and report on performance, considering any existing approaches.
• Conceptualize and develop tools, frameworks, templates and models for Projects performance monitoring, evaluation, reflection and reporting, taking into account any existing approaches.
• Take the lead in ensuring high levels of data and information quality is maintained in monitoring and evaluation reports.

MANAGE PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION

• Maintain awareness of relevant sector developments to gather intelligence, insights and examples of best practice.
• Lead all regular and ad‑hoc monitoring and evaluation tasks to identify strengths and weaknesses in performance.
• Lead and ensure the effective monitoring of GEF8/GBFF Projects in line with the results framework.

REPORTING

• Compile, coordinate and finalize periodic reports as may be required by GEF Agency.
• Lead M&E reporting to management by providing written documentation and/or presentations on M&E activities and indicator results for progress, quarterly, mid-year, annual reports and plans, etc. as appropriate and required.
• Provide reports on performance and scenario and situational analyses respectively, with recommendations for improvement of performance.

Please Note

Employment Equity

SANParks is committed to Employment Equity, and appointments will be made in accordance with the organisation’s Employment Equity Plan. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Vetting and Verification

The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance, qualification verification, reference checks, and such other vetting processes as may be required by SANParks and project funders.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities.

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

R 630,000.00 – R945,000.00 annual package

SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA .