Noah: Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Manager

The Nurturing Orphans of Aids for Humanity (Noah) is a nonprofit charity organisation that helps children who have been left orphaned or vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Noah seeks to appoint a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant Manager, based in Umhlanga Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal.

The candidate must have his/her own vehicle and must be able to communicate in IsiZulu.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement research projects highlighting areas for improvement/alternative approaches to the issues of community development and the care of vulnerable children;
• Implementing Noah data quality procedures - supervise training to Community Development Practitioners and CBO staff in data quality processes and procedures;
• Together with Data Capturers, liaise with M&E Manager, Community Development Practitioners and communities, to highlight gaps and risks in data gathered at community levels;
• Supervise the monitoring and evaluation of the impact of the remedial steps taken;
• Compile all annual and final research reports and monitor progress to ensure project quality and that objectives are met;
• Implementing and providing training in information systems - responsible for the implementation of information systems that effectively and accurately collate data gathered by communities;
• Oversee that information systems are being correctly used by all relevant parties;
• Oversee training on information systems and data quality procedures;
• Supervise site visits, spot checks and “mini-audits” at CBO level to ensure data quality and consistency;
• Responsible for all data gathered and entered into information systems;
• Ensure quality control of data entered;
• Producing monitoring and evaluation reports - Prepare M&E reports on request from Management;
• Assume supportive role for responsibilities of colleagues in their absence;
• Perform other related duties and tasks as appropriately assigned by Noah;
• Supervision of four staff members.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in any one of the social sciences or related fields;
• Demonstrated experience of monitoring and evaluation;
• Research experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods;
• Experience of managing the research administration process and supervising staff;
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software including Excel;
• Experience in working with a database;
• Strong analytical skills and data interpretation;
• Strong writing skills.

Personal attributes

• Identifie process improvements and discusses with immediate supervisor;
• Ability to work under pressure and balance several competing tasks at once;
• Work with people of all backgrounds with a respectful attitude;
• Actively work to support the delivery of the objectives of Noah and encourages others to do this too.
• Own transport and be willing to travel at times to distant, rural communities;
• Ability to communicate in IsiZulu.

To apply, submit a CV and motivation letter to Nathi at nathi@noahcommunity.org.

Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.

For more about the Nurturing Orphans of Aids for Humanity, refer to www.noahorphans.org.za.

For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.

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