DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Requirements
National Senior Certificate plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Monitoring and Evaluation/Public Administration/Political Science/BCom or Business Administration/Management as recognised by SAQA. Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG). Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in the middle management level obtained in monitoring an evaluation /strategic planning. Computer programmes (Microsoft Office package). Registered at South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association (SAMEA). Valid Driver’s Licence code 8. A South African Monitoring & Evaluation Association (SAMEA) membership before the issuing of the Advert will be an added advantage. Competencies: Knowledge and experience of Monitoring and Evaluation of Policy and Frameworks. Ability to design, develop and implement M&E systems, policies, processes and procedures. Experience in the formulation and implementation of baseline studies; monitoring and performance management and conducting evaluations. Understanding of Knowledge Management principles and learning within organisations. Experience in public/ private sector project management, strategy management and entity oversight. Negotiation skills and report writing required.
Duties
Provide strategic direction and guidance on planning processes of the department projects and programmes through the development and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation guidelines and policies. Develop a communication strategy to disseminate and convey key strategic information. Manage and develop all Monitoring & Evaluation plans for the department and consolidate for Reporting to ensure correct alignment of objectives and priorities of the Department Ensure proper planning and implementation of M&E plans. Formulate, conduct and lead reviews of projects and programmes of the Department. Monitoring and Evaluation: Formulate and conduct baselines of projects and programmes. Monitor and evaluate the required measures for the implementation of project plans and procedures. Develop and implement an institutional monitoring and evaluation mechanism to fast-track performance targets and other related information. Implement measurements and monitor progress against implementation of projects. Develop performance indicators and measurements pertaining to reporting, monitoring and evaluation. Performance monitoring, policy and procedures: Present provisional periodic reports to the department, project leads and head of unit for deliberation and inputs, prior to sign- off. Foster relationships with stakeholders on national, provincial departments, local authorities, pertaining to monitoring and evaluation processes. Develop, implement and review governance framework for quality assurance and oversight and establish best practices. Ensure the 43", "implementation of the performance guidelines and frameworks and advice to stakeholders accordingly. Develop performance and monitoring tools, learning frameworks and policy in compliance with strategic annual reports and plans.