Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist 342 views

Company NACOSA

Reference # 2019030

Published 02/12/2019

Contract Type Permanent/Contract

Salary Market Related

Location Century City, Western Cape, South Africa

Introduction

The M&E Officer is a 2.5 year (October – March 2020) seconded position created to provide overall Technical Assistance in implementation, monitoring and reporting on the relevant Provincial Implementation Plan (PIP) for HIV, TB & STI – 2017 – 2022.

Job Functions Data Analysis,Data Capturing,Data Management

Industries Healthcare

Specification

The role

Support implementation of the Provincial Implementation Plan for HIV, TB & STIs – 2017-2022

• Coordinate and Support the development of Provincial Implementation Plans and Multi-Sectoral District Implementation Plans (MDIPS)
• Liaise with Principal Recipient, PCA partners, and other local stakeholders on HIV and AIDS and other implementing partners to ensure that HIV/AIDS, TB and STIs related programme and project activities are carried out at all levels according to agreed work plans.
• On behalf of PCA, participate in relevant technical coordination forums and provide support and coordination of HIV/STI related work in donor funded implementing partners forums.
• Build operational alliances with government departments, civil society and communities to support tracking and monitoring of PIP
• Provides technical assistance on strategic program implementation to CBOs sub-partners implementing the Department of Social Development Social Behaviour Change program.
• Support the implementation of HIV prevention programs for key and vulnerable populations (i.e. as Sex Workers, LGBTI, PWID and AGYW).
• Support the implementation of the Community Resources and Systems programme at provincial level.
• Support the coordination of provincial commemorative events (World AIDS day, World TB Day, Youth day, Civil Society Summits)

Strengthen monitoring and evaluation for the Provincial Implementation Plan for HIV, TB & STIs – 2017-2022

• Support the development of a M&E Plan, framework and evidence-based targets for the Provincial HIV, TB & STIs response.
• Liaise and work closely with Provincial & District level partners including GF, GIZ, bilateral agencies including PEPFAR, International NGOs and Implementing Partners, to harmonize and advance an evidence-informed approach to the Provincial AIDS response.
• Collect, consolidate and analysing PIP data for PCAs.
• Build the capacity of PCAs, DACs and LACs in monitoring and evaluation methodologies, and analysis and use of data.
• Support the development of simple data management systems for PCAs, DACs and LACs to enable effective tracking of key M & E activities undertaken
• Coordinate the development of an easily accessible information library/repository on the PCA website.
• Lead development and dissemination of PCA knowledge management activities – fact sheets, repackage of secondary information – for use by different stakeholders.
• Support the conducting of PIP Mid & End Term Reviews and other evaluation studies as necessary.

Lead the reporting for the Provincial Implementation Plan for HIV, TB & STIs – 2017-2022

• Support the reporting of all programmatic data at Provincial level and contributes data and analyses to the National level.
• Lead the reporting on Key Populations programs at Provincial level and contributes data and analyses to the National level.
• Coordinate the capacity building of District counterparts in data collection, data analysis, reporting and using evidence for programming;
• Review Implementing Partners and PCA Sectors reports (site visits, monthly/quarterly narrative, data, mentoring and supervision, etc.) and follow up of challenges.
• Coordinate the development of District AIDs Council quarterly and annual activity reports as aligned with Annual Performance Plans
• Prepare reports and/or presentations on programmatic goals and achievements for various audiences as needed.

Organisational Ethos, Professional and Personal Development

• Uphold and exemplify PCA/NACOSA, its vision, mission, values and objectives.
• Uphold and implement PCA/NACOSA’s policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences and training courses as required
• Identify personal growth needs and attend relevant staff enrichment training sessions

Requirements

Requirements

• Min 5 years’ experience in results-based M&E, including working knowledge of M&E systems, data collection, analysis and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Proven experience in implementing social development programs and/or strengthening HIV/AIDS and TB programmes
• Advanced computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook. Experience in data management software will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills in 2 official languages, including English.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Own transport and the ability and willingness to travel.
• South African citizen or valid Work Permit.
• NGO experience and experience in HIV/AIDS and TB will be advantageous.

Job Closing Date 13/01/2020