Job Title: Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: R 70 000.00 – R 90 000.00

Hire Resolve’s client is looking for a Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of the organization's MEL strategy and methodology. This role focuses on evaluating and monitoring social impact across all initiatives while assisting participating companies in developing and enhancing their own MEL frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Implementation: Oversee the design and implementation of the programme’s MEL systems.
• KPIs and Tools: Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), targets, MEL tools, and define MEL responsibilities across the programme and related activities.
• MEL Tool Development and Dissemination: Create relevant M&E tools and formats; lead the provision of M&E-specific technical training.
• Data Oversight: Oversee data collection, collation, storage, analysis, and reporting, ensuring data reliability and high quality.
• Team Management: Manage and support MEL staff, including recruitment and onboarding.

• Evaluation Coordination: Coordinate external evaluation processes, including drafting Terms of Reference (ToR) and selecting firms where appropriate.
• Programme Reporting: Oversee, direct, and review data analysis and the writing of select sections of programme reports in collaboration with the programme team.
• Applied Learning and Adaptation: Lead the team in routine data reviews and interpretation for learning and adaptation; package and disseminate timely findings.
• Thought Leadership: Produce thought leadership pieces relevant to programme data.
• Partnerships and Business Development Reporting: Develop and deliver regular reports and presentations to support the partnerships and business development division, ensuring effective communication of data and insights to stakeholders.
• CAPACITI Storytelling: Present CAPACITI’s results in a meaningful and impactful way for various funders, creating compelling narratives and reports that effectively communicate programme impact and value.
• Corporate Funder Reporting: Be responsible for reporting to corporate funders, ensuring all reports meet their specific requirements and expectations, leveraging experience in this area.
• Specialist Oversight: Provide oversight and guidance to quality and accreditation specialists, data specialists, and project specialists to ensure high standards and effective project

Requirements:

• Graduate degree (or relevant professional experience) in social sciences, development studies, psychology, or a similar field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) managerial roles.
• Proven experience managing M&E components/activities across multi-year, complex projects with an emphasis on quality data collection and management infrastructures.
• Experience developing business and social impact MEL frameworks.

• Experience in reporting to corporate funders and understanding their unique needs and priorities.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple partnerships and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic thinking and planning in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply:

Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Send your CV to: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com  or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn.

Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.