Senior Program Officer - Impact Measurement

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Generous paid time off

Global team

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Program Officer specializing in Impact Measurement to lead MEL design and evaluation for a prominent international NGO. This fully remote role focuses on building a robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework, with data-driven decision-making across programs.

The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative background, experience in program evaluation methodologies, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in International Development, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy or Social Sciences.
• 5–7 years MEL experience in non-profit/international development.
• Experience designing and implementing MEL frameworks.
• Proficient in SPSS, Stata, or R and data visualization.
• Experience with KoboToolbox or SurveyMonkey.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience working in remote or distributed teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust MEL frameworks and tools aligned with strategic objectives.
• Develop data collection methodologies (surveys, interviews, focus groups).
• Lead quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess performance and impact.
• Generate reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity building on MEL practices.
• Facilitate learning sessions to translate findings into program improvements.
• Manage relationships with external evaluators and consultants.
• Contribute to proposal development with MEL components and budgets.
• Stay updated on trends in impact measurement and program evaluation.
• Ensure ethical considerations in data collection and reporting.

Skills

MEL Expertise

Quantitative Analysis

Data Visualization

Statistical Software

Remote Work Experience

Program Evaluation

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

KoboToolbox

SurveyMonkey

SPSS

Stata

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent international non-profit organization focused on sustainable development, is seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Senior Program Officer specializing in Impact Measurement. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and overseeing our robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) framework. Your work will ensure that our programs are effective, efficient, and delivering tangible positive outcomes in the communities we serve. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform programmatic adjustments and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses a strong quantitative background, experience in program evaluation methodologies, and a deep commitment to evidence-based practice. This role offers the chance to significantly influence program design and demonstrate the impact of our work on a global scale, all within a flexible and collaborative remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust MEL frameworks and tools for various programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop data collection methodologies, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups, ensuring data quality and reliability.
• Lead quantitative and qualitative data analysis to assess program performance, impact, and effectiveness.
• Generate insightful reports and presentations on program outcomes, findings, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity building to program teams on MEL best practices.
• Facilitate learning sessions to translate evaluation findings into actionable program improvements.
• Manage relationships with external evaluators and consultants as needed.
• Contribute to proposal development by providing input on MEL components and budgets.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and innovations in impact measurement and program evaluation.
• Ensure ethical considerations are integrated into all data collection and reporting processes.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as International Development, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, or Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) within the non-profit or international development sector.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive MEL frameworks.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R) and data visualization tools.
• Experience with various data collection methods and tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, SurveyMonkey).
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly and concisely.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Strong understanding of program management cycles and results-based management.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to advancing social impact through rigorous data analysis.

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and generous paid time off.
• You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects with a dedicated global team.
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuous learning are provided.
• Our client values work-life balance and offers a flexible working arrangement.
• This is a chance to make a significant contribution to global development initiatives.