HPCA seeks to appoint an M&E Officer to be based in UGU District
The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support for the design and implementation of monitoring & evaluation and reporting activities for the APACE project.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
Collection, review, analysis and submission of district-level data and narrative reports, tracking of progress towards achievement of targets. Work with SAG and CBO partners to assess M&E needs and priorities, develop and implement M&E strengthening plans, and monitor progress. Provide follow-up guidance and support to strengthen M&E systems and use M&E data for learning and improvement.
Ensure compliance with all SAG and USAID/PEPFAR reporting requirements, that all M&E documents are properly filed & readily available, monitor progress and provide feedback to the project team on monthly work plans, draft analytical reports, data summaries, workshop reports, etc. Provide support to APACE project, including partners and sub-partners on any M&E related activities and requirements.
Ensure that the district M&E team is staffed as required by the APACE project. In conjunction with the HIV Community Services Lead and the Community District Manager, direct the work of district M&E personnel to ensure annual and long-term goals are met.
Ensure orientation/induction of newly appointed M&E field staff review, report on the performance of the district M&E staff quarterly and develop, supervise, train and evaluate district M&E staff
Establish and maintain co-operative working relationship with the Department of Health, serve as liaison between district related partners as well as internal partners
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- ND: BS/BA in public health or related field
- 5 to 7 Years’ experience in HIV and AIDS or Public Health field
- 4 Years’ experience in M&E reporting in PEPFAR funded projects
- 5-6 Years’ experience in managing data intensive programs and designing M&E methodologies and tools
- 3-4 Years’ management experience
- Proficiency in MS Office
COMPETENCY PROFILE:
- Technical, professional knowledge and expertise including analysis, documentation and dissemination of results.
- Customer centric focused
- Problem solving, and solution focused
- Communication skills including report writing and analysis.
- Building and leading a high-performance team
- Change leadership
- Stress tolerance
- Conflict handling
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Compassion
Please submit a detailed CV, covering letter and names of three contactable references including email contact to [email protected]. Closing date for applications is 25th September 2019.
Please note the successful applicant must reside in the work district, if relocation is necessary, it will be at your own cost.
Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998 (and any amendments thereto), the relevant internal recruitment policy as well as the organisation’s employment equity plan