Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Community Development Environment

Helen Wilson Recruitment; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 880,000; Full time

Job summary

Helen Wilson Recruitment is looking for a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in Sandton to join their team on a 2-year contract. This role involves designing and implementing M&E systems, data analysis, and preparing reports for stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will hold an Honours or Master's degree, have 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in statistical and data visualization software is essential. Candidates who speak additional South African languages will be at an advantage.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, or related field.
• Certification in monitoring and evaluation is advantageous.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in other South African languages is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, plans, and systems.
• Design and implement data collection tools and ensure data quality.
• Prepare regular reports for stakeholders.
• Conduct evaluations to assess program effectiveness and impact.
• Provide training on M&E concepts, tools, and methods.
• Work with program teams to inform decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in statistical software

Data visualization skills

Research skills

Education

Honours or Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

SPSS

R

Stata

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Social Economic Impact Organisation

Salary: R800K

Contract type: 2-year contract, Onsite (Sandton)

Minimum Requirements

• Completed Honours or Master's degree in a relevant field, such as monitoring and evaluation, statistics, or economics.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, or a related field from Social/Economic Impact, Youth Development or Community Development environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Certification in monitoring and evaluation (e.g., M&E Certified Professional) is advantageous.
• Fluency in English is required, with proficiency in one or more additional South African languages being advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Implementation of M&E Systems: Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, plans, and systems to track program performance and impact.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Design and implement data collection tools, collect and analyse data, and ensure data quality and management.
• Reporting and Dissemination: Prepare and submit regular reports to stakeholders, including donors, government, and internal management.
• Program Evaluation: Design and conduct evaluations, including baseline, mid‑term, and end‑line evaluations, to assess program effectiveness and impact.
• Capacity Building: Provide training and technical assistance to program staff and partners on M&E concepts, tools, and methods.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with program teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure that M&E findings are used to inform program decision‑making.