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Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (M&E): This position is based in Pretoria and provides provide leadership and support in defining measures of success, tracking performance across programmes against key indicators, strengthening the use of data for continuous quality assurance and improvement. The M&E Advisor will facilitate compliance and demonstrate accountability to our stakeholders. This position provides technical assistance to the Head of Programmes for the development and implementation of M & E systems and activities that support the VMMC (Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision) project implementation, programmatic decision making, and results reporting to donors. In collaboration with the VMMC Deputy Chief of Party, Project – and M&E Teams the M&E Advisor leads the design, adaptation, field testing, and implementation of programme monitoring and information systems. S/he ensures M&E data collected and information meet quality standards. The M&E Advisor assists in translating monitoring and evaluation data and findings into programme improvements.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in public health, statistics, or related field
At least 10 years in working for an NGO, public OR private sector
At least 10 years’ experience monitoring and evaluating health programs in South Africa
Experience and expertise using quantitative and qualitative methods
Experience in working with analytic software
Experience in developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for multiple programmes
Experience reporting on PEPFAR indicators, NDoH, WHO, etc. would be an added advantage;
Expertise in training and mentoring M&E staff;
Ability to communicate technical material to lay and technical audiences;
Excellent verbal, written communications and presentation skills.
Required Knowledge: (functional or technical)
Knowledge of the CDC reporting requirements (PEPFAR)
Knowledge of National Department of Health (NDoH) and WHO requirements o Knowledge on development of M&E systems and tools
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention programs in SA (Medical Male Circumcision)
Required Abilities/Skills: (Ability to work in a fast paced, complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and turn-around times and intense pressure to perform)
Abilitytotransferskills
Excellentcommunication,presentationandwritingskills;
Superior skills in facilitation, team building and coordination; field oriented and results oriented o Experience in public speaking and professional presentations;
Field oriented and comfortable with a team approach to programming;
Ability to manage several major activities simultaneously;
Ability to interact with established networks of senior level health professionals;
Ability to travel independently in new environments;
Proven computer skills in Word Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SPSS and other statistical software
Fluency in English and at least one SA language
Who should apply:
Competent and proficient South African citizens will get preference
Interested? Please submit COVID-19 vaccination certificate, application letter, your CV, copy of ID and certified copies of qualifications to [email protected]. Closing date 18 March 2022. If you do not hear from us 14 days after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.