Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a data-driven Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to strengthen programmatic impact. You will design M&E frameworks, collect and analyze data, and generate reports that inform decision-making and accountability to beneficiaries and funders.

The role involves field verification, cross-project data quality, and providing actionable recommendations to improve program effectiveness while upholding ethical data practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation abilities.
• Familiarity with project management cycles and logical frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks and tools.
• Collect, clean, and analyze program data from various sources.
• Prepare regular M&E reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Conduct field visits to verify data and assess project implementation progress.
• Provide recommendations for program improvement based on M&E findings.
• Ensure data quality and ethical data management practices are maintained.

Skills

Monitoring & Evaluation

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree (Statistics)

Master's degree (Development Studies)

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a data-driven and analytical Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to strengthen their programmatic impact in Upington, Northern Cape. This role is essential for tracking project progress, assessing outcomes, and ensuring accountability to beneficiaries and funders. You will be responsible for developing and implementing M&E frameworks, collecting and analyzing data, and generating reports that inform decision-making and program improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an M&E professional passionate about evidence-based practices and contributing to effective social programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks and tools.
• Collect, clean, and analyze program data from various sources.
• Prepare regular M&E reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Conduct field visits to verify data and assess project implementation progress.
• Provide recommendations for program improvement based on M&E findings.
• Ensure data quality and ethical data management practices are maintained.

Requirements

• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation methodologies and practices.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in data analysis software.
• Excellent report writing and presentation abilities.
• Familiarity with project management cycles and logical frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with program teams.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth in M&E.
• Exposure to impactful development projects.
• A data-focused and analytical work environment.
• Contribution to program effectiveness and accountability.