M&E Manager

About the role
The Manager – M&E will play a leading role in the implementation of the M&E Strategy, including coordination of M&E resources to ensure efficient administration of all surveys, data collection for reporting and other qualitative and quantitative activities. The Manager – M&E will have three full time direct reports, covering both Nairobi and Pretoria hubs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and quality assure the production of statistical country reports and the overall monthly statistical report on Award figures
• Quality assure all data outputs produced by the M&E Officers, including ad hoc reports, to be provided to the client
• Oversee data management in the Scholar Database to ensure M&E Officers are keeping the data updated and of as high quality
• Assist the M&E Specialist in overseeing the implementation of M&E studies. Studies planned for 2015 include the annual outcomes study
• Manage logistics for such studies
• Draft data collection tools, conduct analysis of data (both qualitative and quantitative data) and contribute to report writing for M&E studies and formative assessments
• Participate in re-engineering of M&E systems with a view to achieving maximum efficiency and quality in analysis of data and reporting. This includes the annual review process of the M&E Strateg

About You

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree (preferred), minimum Bachelors (Honours) in Evaluation, Social Science or related field (highly desired). Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area coupled with a minimum of five years of experience in a similar role may be acceptable;
• Experience in the field of monitoring and evaluation, preferably with exposure to donor funded programs;
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, tools and processes (both quantitative and qualitative), as well as an understanding of project administration
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to prepare data collection instruments, analyse and summarise data and interpret results for the benefit of program improvement;
• 3-5 years’ experience in working with and managing large databases;
• Field work experience as part of team conducting studies;
• Experience managing small teams;Personal Qualities:
  The successful candidate must be able to work independently, operate under pressure to tight deadlines, and be able to multi-task. The appointee will be outgoing and comfortable meeting people and representing the organisation externally, and will be enthusiastic, reliable, flexible and well-organised

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About Us
Australia Awards (Africa) is a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade supported initiative designed to: (i) equip Africans with the skills and knowledge necessary to influence the economic and social development outcomes of their own countries; and (ii) build the long-term capacity of African governments to progress towards their Millennium Development Goals.

Australia Awards provides a mix of Scholarships and Fellowships to Africans in the public, civil society and private sectors in targeted disciplines that support the home countries’ developmental priorities.

Australia Awards (Africa) is managed by GRM International on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.Closing date for applications is Sunday 29th March 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested?
If you are interested, please send an email to recruiting@australiaawardsafrica.org attach your CV, copy of valid work permit and statement of claims. The statement of claims will have to address each of the selection criteria as stated above. Please note that without the statement of claims, your application will NOT be considered. Australia Awards (Africa) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating and supporting a diverse work environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Only applicants with a valid work-permit for work in South Africa will be considered. By sending your CV, you are also agreeing to be considered for any other roles that may suit your skills and qualifications, and agree to your CV being included on our recruitment database.