Impact Assurance Lead

3 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Allan and Gill Gray Philanthropy Full time

**Purpose of Role**:
The primary areas of focus would be related to Measurement, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL), with ad hoc assignments related to Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management. As well as facilitating impact measurement and evaluation reporting for AG Makers while ensuring alignment of measurement frameworks, measurement tools and methods used by AGGPSA.

**Objectives of Role**:
**Programmatic with a focus on Measurement, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL)**
- Standardised Data Collection: Data will be collected consistently, making it easier to compare results across different programs and initiatives.
- Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for AG Makers' programs and initiatives.
- Conduct data analysis and present findings to the Management Committee and relevant stakeholders, providing actionable insights for strategic planning and decision-making.
- Support the Makers movement in designing and conduct research projects to assess the impact and effectiveness of AG Makers' interventions.
- Analyse data and produce reports to communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate learning sessions and workshops to share insights and best practices with the team and partners.
- Develop Events survey and annual surveys administration for all AG Makers events.
- Conduct data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) for all workstreams.
- Conduct Data capturing (quantitative and qualitative) for all workstreams.
- Conduct Data Quality Assurance (quantitative and qualitative)
- Project assistance on key cross functional projects
- Support the Makers Movement team with gathering research literature.
- Conduct effective collaboration and knowledge sharing across Programmes to ensure enhanced quality and impact of programmatic initiatives remain at the forefront.
- Perform quarterly and annual programme retrospective, prioritization & plans.

**Stakeholder Relationship Management**
- Engage with stakeholders, including partners, funders, and beneficiaries, to gather feedback and insights.
- Maintain strong relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and funders, to effectively communicate impact assessment strategies with donor requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met.
- Communicate programme effectively to all stakeholders including wider public and media.
- Support the development of strong relationships and continually adds to and develops a database of Research partners and institutions.
- Build strong internal relationships with the Allan Gray Makers teams.
- Facilitate and ensure that strategic partnerships align with Allan Gray Makers practices and protocols

**Analysis & Reporting**
- Compile programme progress reports for the Makers Hub Manager at agreed intervals.
- Analysing information and data and compiling reports to the Makers Hub Manager on implementation, performance, and impact of Makers Start-up Academy.
- Perform quarterly and annual programme retrospective, prioritization & plans

**Annual Budgets/Financial Management**
- Provide inputs to Manager on budgets for Measurement, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) elements.

**General Administration**
- Project Management
- Managing and coordination Team meetings
- Managing team calendar
- Data Collation and organisation
- Development of team communication with various Makers Teams

**Experience and Qualifications**:
**Minimum qualification**
- Degree in relevant field.

**Preferred Qualification**
- Degree in Development Studies, Entrepreneurship, Measurement & Evaluation, or another relevant field.

**Minimum Experience**

3 - 5 years relevant experience in Measurement, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL). Or similar environment working in Entrepreneurial Development/Philanthropy context with a solid understanding of:

- Entrepreneurship
- Measurement & Evaluation
- Research and Learning
- Data analysis role with a deep understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Analysis, and reporting
- Passion for involvement in Philanthropy mission and experience in entrepreneurial development and/or enterprise development
- Proven ability to conduct in-depth research, measurement, and evaluation
- Project Management skills
- Ability to plan, execute and lead
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

**Preferred Qualification**
- Experience within Measurement, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL).

**Competencies**:

- Data Collection: Using a mixed methods approach (surveys, interviews, data mining) to gather comprehensive data.
- Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills to work with complex data sets and translate them into actionable insights.
- Data Visualisation: Creating clear and compelling charts and graphs to communicate complex data findings to a non-technical audience.
- Data Management: Experience with data storage, clea

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