Responsibilities:

It is anticipated the MEL Manager will conduct the following tasks in addition to any other responsibilities assigned by the Chief of Party:

• Provide formal and informal training to staff, grantees, partners, and other relevant stakeholders on the project’s indicators, targeting, collection methods, MEL systems, policies, procedures, templates, and forms.
• Assist the COP with client (USAID), stakeholder, and key decision-maker trainings and presentations on the project’s activities and results.
• Ensure data from field-based activities, grantees, sub-contractors and secondary data are input into an established project database in a timely, effective and efficient process, and are accurate, correct and reliable.
• Conduct on-site monitoring and routine spot checks of program activities collecting both qualitative and quantitative data.
• As required, participate in client-directed data quality assessment (DQA) and preparation of report(s).
• Verify program results with supporting documentation, photographs, and success stories (with direct quotes from program beneficiaries).
• Ensure the timely and accurate input of program data into the program’s Management Information System (MIS).
• Assist in the generation of reports, graphics, maps, and other visual tools/aids that support program activities and results.
• Lead the team in internal Learning activities throughout the project life cycle.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in statistics, social sciences, international development or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in evaluation and/or social science research is required. Experience working in a similar position for a USAID contractor is preferred.
• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Detail oriented and well organized, ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and coordinate across multiple countries.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Fluency in English (written and oral). Fluency in Portuguese would be beneficial.
• Current authorization to work in South Africa is required at the time of application.