MONITORING AND EVALUATION COORDINATOR

Cotlands is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO) committed to creating access to quality play-based early learning experiences through toy libraries and early learning playgroups. We capacitate adults working with children and educate the parents of children on a variety of topics related to early childhood development.

Join the passionate team at this leading NGO, with a strong national footprint. The organisation is well established and has been in operation for more than 86 years.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will be responsible for the design and implementation of a data collection and management system for the organisation. This position reports to the Chief Operations Officer.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• With the support of the Chief Operations Officer, establish monitoring and evaluation system
• Implementation of the organisations M&E plan
• Coordinate and assist monitoring and evaluation data collection activities, including logistics related to data collection and form distribution, as well as orientation and training of data collectors
• Plan, coordinate and assist data processing, including data transfer, entry, verification and cleaning
• Comply to all document and data management according to protocols
• Coordinate internal communication on M&E progress and results
• Coordinate and follow-up with project partners, temporary M&E employees, or consultants (i.e. data entry, etc.)
• M&E database set up and management
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports as needed
• Preparation of data collection tools as required
• Dissemination of reports or related materials to stakeholders as needed
• Preparation of M&E training materials and the provision of training as needed
• Promoting collaboration on M&E events and issues with partner organisations and stakeholders
• Other functions as needed

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a related field, or equivalent, with 5-6 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation required
• Master’s degree in social sciences or a related field, or equivalent preferred; with Master's degree, 3-5 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation
• Experience with donor-funded projects
• Experience in data collection and data processing
• Experience in development of assessment tools
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to plan and organise events, trainings, and activities
• Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure
• Culturally astute, respectful and tolerant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal; additional South African languages preferred
• Detail-oriented and organised
• Good report writing skills
• Budgeting skills for activity planning and management
• Experience using database management systems, preferably Excel
• Ability to work hands-on, independently, and within team in difficult work environment
• Willingness and ability to frequently travel to areas covered by the organisation.

Additional requirements and competencies

• The ability to work independently and to adhere to deadlines
• Effective communication skills – (written and verbal) including report writing skills.
• Computer literate: Microsoft package, excel,
• Prepared to travel long distances
• Frequent business trips away from home
• Own vehicle and driver’s license required
• Established home office