Assistant Director: Sector-Wide Monitoring & Evaluation (Internal) REF NO ASD SWM&EI

SALARY : R487 197 per annum CENTRE : Pretoria REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Demography / Applied Statistics/ Research/ B. Com in Quantitative Management or equivalent / related as recognised by SAQA. Postgraduate qualification in Monitoring & Evaluation would be an added advantage. 3 years' working experience in M&E/ Research/ Demography and Statistical analysis. Technical knowledge and proof of competencies in at least two of data analysis software for Quantitative such as SPSS, JMP, SAS STATA and for Qualitative analysis i.e Atlas.ti, MAXQDA, and or inVivo would be added advantage. Technical knowledge in Programme monitoring and reporting will also be considered an added advantage. Extensive training in MS Office Packages (Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI and Word); proof of competencies will be an added advantage. A valid driver's licence is required (must be willing to travel for the purpose of data collection). Have competencies in: Communication (verbal and written), Research Report writing skills, Qualitative and quantitative research methods skills, Planning and Organising Skills, Presentation and facilitation skills, ICT governance and innovation skills, Monitoring and evaluation skills and Mathematical abilities. DUTIES : Provide technical support in testing data against indicators and/or predetermined objectives and in the automation, integration, and sharing of data for multiple user purposes, i.e., planning, reporting, and/or triangulation. Provide evaluation and digital innovation support inclusive of but not limited to pre-testing of the data collection instruments to ensure the data generated responds to the key evaluation questions and prepares reports, provide preliminary inputs into the review and development of M&E frameworks, guidelines, and others based on the development in the M&E domain, participate in the data collection process at the level of monitoring and evaluation etc. Undertake routine monitoring (real-time) of data generated at the level of intervention outputs and outcomes for preparation of independent performance reporting to promote public accountability and provide technical advice on the applicability and responsiveness of quantitative and qualitative data instruments proposed for monitoring and evaluation assignments. Supervise employees, manage performance, conduct and discipline, provide on-the-job job training, and facilitate training and development of supervisees etc. Communicate with stakeholders, clients, management & colleagues: Written, Verbal and formal presentations/workshops/information sessions.