Social Impact Officer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rate

Flexible remote working options

Professional development allowance

Exposure to charitable initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Social Impact Officer to measure and enhance program effectiveness. You will collect data, analyze outcomes, and develop reports that showcase the change created for stakeholders and donors.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Social Sciences or related field, M&E experience, strong data skills (SPSS/R/Excel), and the ability to present insights clearly. Flexible hours and remote options are offered to support meaningful social work across KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, or related field.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) or social impact assessment.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of the social and economic landscape of Durban.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement frameworks for monitoring and evaluating program impact.
• Collect, manage, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data related to program outcomes.
• Prepare insightful reports, case studies, and presentations on social impact for various audiences.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress against strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure data collection processes are robust and effective.
• Stay abreast of best practices in social impact measurement and reporting.

Skills

Data analysis

M&E experience

Report writing

Excel

SPSS/R

Stakeholder reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Tools

SPSS

R

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking charity based in Durban , seeks a dedicated Social Impact Officer to measure and enhance the effectiveness of their programs. This role is crucial for articulating the value and reach of our work to stakeholders, donors, and the wider community. You will be responsible for collecting data, analyzing outcomes, and developing compelling reports that showcase the positive change we create. This position is ideal for an analytical individual passionate about social causes and committed to driving measurable impact in KwaZulu-Natal.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement frameworks for monitoring and evaluating program impact.
• Collect, manage, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data related to program outcomes.
• Prepare insightful reports, case studies, and presentations on social impact for various audiences.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress against strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure data collection processes are robust and effective.
• Stay abreast of best practices in social impact measurement and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) or social impact assessment.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R) and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of the social and economic landscape of Durban.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor rate.
• Flexible work hours and remote working options.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects with significant social impact.
• Professional development allowance.
• Exposure to a wide range of charitable initiatives.