Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant

at  Rand Water

JOB ADVERT SUMMARY

Rand Water is currently looking for a M & E Consultant to oversee the implementation and management of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system that is effective in capturing and reporting strategic programmes and projects progress in achieving outcomes and results.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• NQF (7) degree in Economics/Social Science/Public Administration or related field.
• Post Graduate Qualification in Statistics/Quantitative Measurement/Monitoring and Evaluation would be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 5 years of working experience in Monitoring and Evaluation field.
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in implementing of Enterprise-wide Monitoring and Evaluation system.

KNOWLEDGE

• Organisational planning and performance management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements impacting on the water industry
• Data Analysis
• Advanced Knowledge of Ms. Excel and Word
• Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint presentation
• Knowledge of system development

SKILLS

• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent research and data collection methodology skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently to efficiently meet deadlines
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet programs and
• Data base management
• Coordination and Facilitation skills
• Customer orientation
• Report Writing
• Strategic thinking

• Develop and implement a results-based M&E framework and methodology.
• Determine outcomes, outputs, indicators, baseline data, targets and a plan to monitor and evaluate performance and produce timely, accurate and complete reports.
• Ensure that the M&E tools are adaptable to use to improve activity performance and that relevant and timely M&E information is provided in user-friendly formats to key stakeholders.
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to measure the performance, impact, and sustainability of relevant project.
• Facilitate development and implementation of the project’s M&E performance monitoring plan and budget to effectively track project activities, outcomes, and results.
• Develop effective M&E information systems to support monitoring activities, and periodically review and revise the system so that it is adapted appropriately to changing operating contexts.
• Implement an automated M&E system with the following, but not limited to, features.
• Program and Project Dashboard Indicators
• Document Management tools for attachment of documents
• Inbuilt analysis template with import and export functionality MS Excel
• Inbuilt template for report generation
• Self-service (SS) online & offline portal for each project and program
• Automated email notifications for level two analyses, review & approval
• The system should be usable in both online and offline contexts and cross platforms compatible with mobile capability (Android / IOS)
• Develop and maintain project databases to capture relevant data on key indicators.
• Conduct periodic routine data quality assessments and implement corrective actions to address gaps identified.
• Produce regular, timely progress reports of strategic project activities and results.
• Engage with other programme/ project staff in developing and implementing annual project work plans.
• Identify short-term M&E technical assistance needs, develop scopes of work for these assignments.
• Contribute to the dissemination and utilisation of project results to inform project operations and share lessons learned within Rand Water and the sector.
• Ensure the dissemination of project results to all relevant stakeholders to inform project implementation and share lessons learnt within Rand Water and the sector and establish a platform where such results/reports are published.