Company:
NACOSA
Industry: NGO / Non-Profit Associations
Deadline: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Matric
Experience: 3 years
Province: Gauteng
City:
Field: Data, Business Analysis and AIĀ , ICT / Computer
The key performance areas of the M&E Officer role are:
- Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of M&E frameworks, tools, policies, and data systems in collaboration with internal teams and IT providers.
- Oversee accurate and timely data submission from implementing partners, manage data systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure effective data cleaning and validation processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues; act as primary liaison with IT service providers.
- Conduct regular data quality assessments, including on-site verification visits. Identify and correct data discrepancies, support IPs in preparation for audits, and promote data integrity across all systems.
- Train and mentor implementing partners and staff on M&E practices, tools, and protocols. Serve as a key resource for troubleshooting and system support.
- Perform basic data analysis, support data-driven decision-making, and contribute to internal and external reporting through data summaries, presentations, and publications.
- Support staff development, performance management, and a values-driven, high-performance culture within the team (where relevant).
- Carry out special projects and stand in for colleagues or supervisors as needed.
Requirements
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelorās degree in Social Science, Public Health, or related field
- SAMEA membership (advantageous, not essential)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Monitoring & Evaluation role
- Experience in monitoring, verifying, and promoting data quality in health/social development programmes
- Proven ability to develop, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic data management systems (e.g., DHIS2, Salesforce, CommCare, custom-built systems)
- Proven experience with data analysis tools and languages (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI)
- Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environments
- Experience in capacity development of field staff and stakeholder coordination
- Proficiency in English and one other South African language (African language advantageous)
- Experience with data management systems and MS Office suite, especially Excel
- Valid driverās license and willingness to travel for onsite verifications.