Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to design, implement and manage M&E frameworks for a leading South African NGO. Based in East London, you will collect, analyze and report on program data to drive evidence-based improvements.

The role requires a Master’s in Statistics or related field, 5+ years in M&E, and proficiency with SPSS, R, Stata or NVivo and Excel. You will train staff and contribute to proposals while ensuring data quality and 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, preferably in 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 in 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 commitment to accuracy.
• 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 with key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations.
• 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 information and expertise.
• Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in Monitoring and Evaluation in the non-profit sector.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Presentation skills

Data collection

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Statistics/Development Studies/Social Sciences

Tools

SPSS

R

Stata

NVivo

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role Our client, a leading non-profit organization focused on poverty alleviation and economic empowerment, is seeking a meticulous and analytical Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to join their team in East London, Eastern Cape . This role is critical for ensuring the effectiveness and impact of our client's programs by designing, implementing, and managing robust M&E frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skillset, with proven experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting within the development sector. You will work closely with program managers and stakeholders to track progress, identify lessons learned, and recommend improvements. This is a hands-on role requiring a deep commitment to data-driven decision-making and continuous program improvement. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about social impact and possesses a keen eye for detail. This is a full-time, office-based position, vital for ensuring accountability and demonstrating the impact of our client's work in East London and the surrounding regions.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, preferably within the non-profit or development sector.
• Proven expertise in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata, NVivo) and MS Excel.
• Experience in 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 commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• An attractive annual salary of ZAR.
• Contribution towards medical aid and a retirement annuity.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training in M&E.
• The chance to contribute significantly to ensuring program effectiveness and impact in East London .
• A supportive work environment focused on data-driven social change.