MERL Officer

To support the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for the RISE programme, including capacity building of partner organizations in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER).

M&E Plan and Systems Support

• Support the development of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) Plan, results/logic framework, and support the development of M&E work plan, indicators and setting of targets.
• Support the development of an M&E system to capture relevant and timely data for programmatic decision-making.
• Assist with M&E data collection and reporting tools.
• Support and maintain an aggregate database with support from RISE global team.
• Assist in developing Standard Operating guides (SOPs) and Quick Reference Guides to guide implementation of M&E activities.
• Support the development and implementation of routing QA & QC toolkit using quality improvement methodology.
• Support the orientation, training and mentoring of subcontractors/partners and NDOH secondees on all aspects of data collection, data collation, data cleaning/ (QA/QC), data storage (upload of supporting source documents on SharePoint) and data reporting.
• Support the MERL Advisor and SI Manager in facilitating coordination between the M&E/SI Unit with the technical leads of other departments to ensure that data is used for decision-making that will translate into programme improvements
• Conduct M&E site support visits to RISE implementing partners.
• Provide support to provincial teams in preparing for USAID SI visits.
• Provide ongoing telephonic/e-mail support, training, and technical assistance on M&E to partners/programmes, including revision/design of data management tools.

Data Quality Assurance

• Conduct internal verification checks of monthly/quarterly reports of sub-contractors/ partners against supporting source documents and ensure queries raised are addressed timeously.
• Contribute to the analysis of data and data visualizations (dashboards) to facilitate data use for programme decision-making.
• Ensure submission of monthly reports by RISE partners/ programmes, within 1 month, or within USAID reporting deadline for end-of-quarter months.
• Conduct internal verification checks of monthly/quarterly reports of partners, within 1 week of submission date, or within USAID reporting deadlines for end-of-quarter months.
• Obtain corrections upon identification of data quality issues, within 1 week of submission of queries, or within USAID reporting deadlines for end-of-quarter months.

• Bachelor’s Degree qualification in health, public health, social sciences, behavioral sciences, or related field
• 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health with 3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of infectious diseases programs of similar scope and size, and experience in resource-limited settings
• Experience working with key stakeholders and partners, e.g. NDOH, NICD, SAHPRA.
• Experience on USAID program monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience implementing Quality Assurance and Improvement Methodology.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and DHIS2
• Demonstrated ability to train and build the capacity of others on M&E processes
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), problem-solving orientation, and decisiveness.
• Good at planning, structuring, prioritising, and executing work, with effective personal and team time management.
• Strong attention to detail, logical and analytical thinker, proactive and innovative
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Negotiation skills and the ability to manage interpersonal relationships and workplace conflicts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel (nationally 10% to 20%)
• Valid driver’s license.

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