Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in Limpopo to advance program impact through robust M&E design, data collection, and reporting. You will design frameworks, analyze data, and share actionable insights with program teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in M&E, strong skills in SPSS/R/Excel, and excellent written and verbal communication in English. A collaborative, data-driven environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in non-profit or development sector.
• Experience in designing M&E frameworks and tools.
• Strong data analysis skills with SPSS, R and Excel.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine monitoring and evaluation plans and tools for various programs.
• Collect, manage, and analyze program data to assess progress and impact.
• Conduct field visits to gather qualitative and quantitative data from project sites.
• Prepare regular M&E reports, including findings, recommendations, and lessons learned.
• Provide technical assistance and training to program staff on M&E best practices.
• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the M&E process.

Skills

M&E design experience

Data analysis proficiency

Report writing

Qualitative & quantitative data

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field

Tools

SPSS

R

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading charitable organization operating in Limpopo, is seeking a meticulous and analytical Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. This role is critical for ensuring the effectiveness and impact of our client's programs. You will be responsible for designing and implementing M&E frameworks, collecting and analyzing data, and generating reports that inform program strategy and demonstrate accountability to stakeholders. This position requires a strong understanding of M&E methodologies and a commitment to data-driven decision-making within the Limpopo province.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine monitoring and evaluation plans and tools for various programs.


• Collect, manage, and analyze program data to assess progress and impact.


• Conduct field visits to gather qualitative and quantitative data from project sites.


• Prepare regular M&E reports, including findings, recommendations, and lessons learned.


• Provide technical assistance and training to program staff on M&E best practices.


• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the M&E process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within the non-profit or development sector.


• Proven experience in designing M&E frameworks and tools.


• Strong data analysis skills, with proficiency in statistical software (e.g., \"SPSS, R, Excel\").


• Excellent report writing and communication skills.


• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunity to enhance program effectiveness and impact.


• Professional development and training opportunities.


• Paid time off and standard public holidays.


• A collaborative and results-oriented work environment.