Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development in M&E

Collaborative environment

Data-driven decision-making for social

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for our client organization in Randburg, Gauteng. You will design, implement, and manage robust M&E frameworks across programs to measure progress, outcomes, and impact, and provide data-driven insights for decision-making.

You will develop data collection tools, oversee data quality, perform analyses, and prepare regular reports. Collaboration with program teams will ensure findings inform design and improvements, within a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or International Development.
• Minimum of 5 years of Monitoring and Evaluation experience in the non-profit or development sector.
• Proven expertise in developing M&E frameworks, tools, and databases.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SPSS, Stata, R and data visualization.
• Experience in qualitative data analysis techniques.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Understanding of Gauteng, particularly Randburg context, is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to ethical data collection and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive M&E plans for programs in Randburg, Gauteng.
• Design data collection tools and methodologies, including surveys, interviews, and focus group guides.
• Oversee the collection, entry, and cleaning of program data, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis to assess program progress, outcomes, and impact.
• Prepare regular M&E reports, highlighting key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for program improvement.
• Facilitate M&E workshops and training sessions for program staff and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of program proposals by incorporating M&E components.
• Ensure data quality assurance and integrity throughout the M&E process.
• Stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in M&E within development and humanitarian sectors.
• Collaborate with program teams to integrate M&E findings into program design and implementation.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Data visualization

SPSS

Stata

R

Education

Master's degree in Statistics

Tools

SPSS

Stata

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to evidence-based impact in **Randburg, Gauteng**, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Monitoring and Evaluation Officer . This critical role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks for all of our client's programs. You will play a key part in ensuring program effectiveness, measuring impact, and providing data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement within the **Randburg** community and beyond. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, a deep understanding of M&E methodologies, and a passion for driving accountability and learning in the social sector. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the effectiveness of vital charitable initiatives in **Gauteng**.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive M&E plans for various programs in Randburg, Gauteng.


• Design data collection tools and methodologies, including surveys, interviews, and focus group guides.


• Oversee the collection, entry, and cleaning of program data, ensuring accuracy and reliability.


• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis to assess program progress, outcomes, and impact.


• Prepare regular M&E reports, highlighting key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for program improvement.


• Facilitate M&E workshops and training sessions for program staff and stakeholders.


• Contribute to the development of program proposals by incorporating M&E components.


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


• Stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in M&E within the development and humanitarian sectors.


• Collaborate with program teams to integrate M&E findings into program design and implementation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or International Development.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, preferably within the non-profit or development sector.


• Proven expertise in developing M&E frameworks, tools, and databases.


• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R) and data visualization tools.


• Experience in qualitative data analysis techniques.


• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.


• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.


• Understanding of the socio-economic context of Gauteng, particularly Randburg, is an asset.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• Strong commitment to ethical data collection and reporting.

Benefits

• Key role in ensuring program effectiveness and impact in the Randburg community.


• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement in M&E.


• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.


• Contribute to data-driven decision-making for social good.