Head of Monitoring and Evaluation

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Head of Monitoring and Evaluation to enhance impact measurement and data-informed decision-making. The role involves leading the creation of M&E frameworks and supporting evaluations, partner learning, and fundraising efforts. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in a related field with 5+ years in senior M&E roles, a strong command of English, and excellent facilitation skills. This position offers a full-time employment contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in senior M&E roles within NGOs or development programmes.
• Drivers License and own car.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support improvements to KFM operations.
• Develop reflection and learning processes with internal teams.
• Support impact monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Participative design and implementation of M&E frameworks

Interpersonal and facilitation skills

Proficiency in English

Knowledge of local South African languages

Education

Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Head of Monitoring and Evaluation at MAMAS Alliance. Based in Johannesburg, the role strengthens impact measurement, learning, and data-informed decision-making across MAMAS Alliance. The position leads the development of M&E frameworks, indicators, and data systems aligned to the organisation’s theory of change, while supporting partner learning, evaluations, and capacity strengthening. The position contributes to impact reporting, storytelling, and funding proposals.

Deadline: 02 February 2026

Region: Johannesburg

Type of employment: Full time

Position in the Organization

• You will be based in our office in South Africa and will report directly to the Executive Director of Kinderfonds MAMAS based in the Netherlands. You will liaise with the Managing Director for South Africa regarding HR/Office matters.
• You will manage the work of the Learning Lead and work closely with members of the management team, programme managers and the Scaling Lead.

This is a one-year contract with the intention of extension to a permanent role.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support improvements to KFM operations:
• Provide input to assess and improve Kinderfonds MAMAS internal systems such as programme management, grant management and financial control in order to support strategic decision-making (what to grow, change or stop).
• Together with the Learning Lead, develop reflection and learning processes to help internal teams turn data insights into new and better ways of working
• Support impact monitoring, reporting:
• Continue developing/improving indicators related to our new theory of change
• Develop data use-cases with teams to identify key metrics and ways to gather data
• Develop data gathering tools and processes with teams and partners (including baselines) which are accessible and stimulate engagement with data
• Support inclusion of children and youth voices in defining what success looks like for them, as well as the key milestones they identify to reach their full potential.
• Support learning:
• Guide the work of the Learning Lead to develop baselines and evaluations to assess results of capacity of building for MAMAS and for our MAMA Partners.
• Support MAMA partners to strengthen their systems for data management (including data security) to improve accountability, learning and support the development of track records to attract new donors.
• Support fundraising:
• Support the communications team to use data to tell impact stories which will inspire stakeholders and promote engagement.
• Provide input (track records, case studies and MEAL input) for funding proposals and programme development

Qualifications And Requirements

• Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• At least 5+ years of experience in senior M&E roles within NGOs or development programmes, ideally with network organisations.
• Drivers License and own car
• Willingness to travel
• Strong skills in participative design and implementation of M&E frameworks and theories of change
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written); knowledge of local South African languages is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills with cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work from MAMAS Alliances’ office in Johannesburg.

How to apply

View the full job description and application instructions on the Vacancies page at www.actionappointments.co.za and email your application (completed AA bio form, one page motivation letter and updated CV [all in MS Word format]) by Monday 02nd February 2026 to [e-mail]

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More about this vacancy

• Date posted: 21 January 2026