Assistant Director: Programme Monitoring and Evaluation

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director in Programme Monitoring and Evaluation within the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. The position focuses on overseeing and improving the monitoring and evaluation of Environmental Programmes. **What you will do** * Conduct performance monitoring and evaluation for Environmental Programmes. * Contribute to identifying focus areas for monitoring and evaluation. * Perform desktop analysis of active projects, capture data from fieldwork, analyse, and develop reports with recommendations. * Communicate findings of programme monitoring and evaluation reports to relevant stakeholders. * Contribute to the development and implementation of a coordinated M&E system for the Environmental Programmes (EP). * Contribute to the process of developing and reviewing the M&E Framework and M&E plans. * Monitor adherence to the provisions of the M&E Framework. * Contribute to the dissemination of the Framework and M&E plans to stakeholders. * Develop action plans for the implementation of recommendations from programme monitoring and evaluation reports. * Follow up on, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of recommendations from programme monitoring and evaluation reports. * Develop progress reports on the implementation of recommendations from programme performance monitoring and evaluation reports. * Facilitate external evaluation studies, including confirming the area for evaluation, facilitating the appointment of External Evaluators, confirming the evaluation scope and methodology, coordinating the data collection process, making inputs to the evaluation report, and facilitating the communication of findings and approval of evaluation reports. * Contribute to the development of monitoring and evaluation newsletters by sourcing information from finalised and approved Programme Monitoring and Evaluation reports, preparing articles, and contributing to the finalisation and circulation/publication to stakeholders within the branch. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * National Diploma NQF 6 in Social Science, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. * Three (3) years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation and/or research or relevant field. * Knowledge and understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation. * Knowledge of government legislation and prescripts. * Knowledge of Project Management. * Knowledge of Administrative procedures. * Knowledge of Financial Management. * Knowledge of Accounting & Business practices. * Knowledge of Strategic planning and budgeting. * *Added advantage:* A valid driver’s license. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess: * Ability to gather and analyse information. * Ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies, strategies, and legislation. * Knowledge of HR management practices, legal issues, negotiations, and dealing with conflict. * Ability to assist in career planning and effective deployment of personnel. * Knowledge of Supply Chain Management policies and procedures. * Extensive experience in the Expanded Public Works Programme. * Proficiency in computer software packages and efficient use of associated hardware, such as MS Access, Excel, STATA, and ATLAS TI. * Ability to perform in-house training for subordinates. * Ability to work long hours voluntarily. * Ability to work individually and in a team. * Ability to work under extreme pressure and with difficult persons, and to resolve conflict. * Skills in Policy and development implementation, Strategic Planning Management, Leadership Management, People Management, Change Management, and Financial Management. * Sound Research, Analytical, organising, Planning, and Presentation skills. * Good verbal and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, Coordination, and stakeholder liaison abilities. * Initiative, creativity, and innovation. * Articulate and possess a sense of responsibility. * Honesty and loyalty, with a character beyond approach. * Willingness to travel long distances for extended periods. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-programme-monitoring-and-evaluation-department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment-1 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Project management

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