Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Remote

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Professional development

International forums

Global projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for a fully remote role with a leading non-profit focused on sustainable development. You will design, implement, and manage the M&E framework across projects, ensuring accountability and evidence-based decision making.

You will collect, analyze, and interpret data to assess performance, impact, and learning, providing insights to program teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 4 years designing and implementing M&E frameworks in development projects.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication abilities.
• Experience with remote data collection and virtual teams.
• Knowledge of international development programming best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement M&E plans and tools.
• Oversee collection, management, and analysis of project data.
• Conduct regular M&E activities including surveys and remote field visits.
• Prepare high-quality M&E reports with findings and recommendations.
• Provide M&E training and support to staff and partners.
• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Report writing

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SPSS

R

Data visualization tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading non-profit organization focused on sustainable development, is seeking a meticulous Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to join their fully remote team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the monitoring and evaluation framework for various projects, ensuring accountability, learning, and evidence-based decision-making. You will collect, analyze, and interpret data to assess project performance, impact, and effectiveness, providing valuable insights to program teams and stakeholders. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to organizational effectiveness and program impact from any location, working within a dedicated and internationally-focused organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans and tools.
• Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of project data.
• Conduct regular M&E activities, including field visits (where applicable and feasible remotely) and surveys.
• Prepare high-quality M&E reports, highlighting findings, lessons learned, and recommendations.
• Provide M&E training and support to program staff and partners.
• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in designing and implementing M&E frameworks for development projects.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills, with proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R) and data visualization tools.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Experience in remote data collection methodologies and virtual team collaboration.
• Knowledge of international development programming and best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and participation in international M&E forums.
• The chance to contribute to impactful development projects worldwide.