Evaluation Specialist

2 weeks ago

Century City, South Africa NACOSA Full time

The duties and responsibilities of the Evaluations Specialist will include, but not limited to:

- Lead on the identification, design, and commissioning of external programme evaluations and other operational research studies for the Global Fund Programmes.
- Drive a evaluation agenda, including the identification of evaluation and research opportunities, development of research protocols, oversight of data capture for research projects, and write up of findings for publication.
- Manage all evaluation and research studies for GF programmes, including contract management, oversight and project management of external evaluators and researchers.
- Provide technical input on evaluation design and methodologies, review evaluation deliverables from internal teams as well as external service providers.
- Lead the coordination of relevant evaluation advisory committees to ensure efficient communication between stakeholders and adherence to project governance structures.
- Oversee and manage (together with SANAC and Global Fund) the evaluation plan and budget for NACOSA’s GF programmes.
- Write or contribute to publications and conference papers.
- Disseminate research findings internally and externally including presentations at research days and conferences.
- Coach and train team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization.
- Lead or contribute to technical components of proposals.
- Stay abreast with relevant research findings.

**Qualifications and experience**
- Post Graduate degree or equivalent in the Public Health or Social Sciences sector (Monitoring and Evaluation qualification preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years’ evaluation and research experience in public health or related field, preferably in HIV and AIDS.
- Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative evaluation skills, including sample design, mixed method designs, and instrument development.
- Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies, implementation research approaches, data quality improvement, health management information systems, data visualization and reporting.
- M&E experience in infection prevention and control, HIV/AIDS, TB, health systems strengthening, disease surveillance.
- Familiarity with South Africa’s health management information system and other national M&E systems
- Experience with bilateral and multilateral donor M&E requirements including experience in maintaining donor relationships and communicating with donors.

**Skills and attributes**:

- Experience in evaluation and research studies in the HIV and AIDS sector and knowledge of the public health landscape in South Africa.
- Demonstrated experience with data analysis software.
- Definite inclination to keep abreast of technical developments in the HIV, AIDS and TB fields.
- Strong technical skills regarding evaluations and research with the ability to support colleagues using this expertise and facilitate knowledge transfer.
- Strong planning, time management and project management skills
- Analytical thinker who is able to interpret quantitative and qualitative data to share relevant insights for programming and grant performance.
- Experience in working and communicating across all levels, including effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, high stress environment.
- Results-oriented, professional, accountable and proactive. Must be able to work with little supervision and take ownership of the grants.
- Proficiency in English and excellent written and report writing skills.
- Valid drivers’ license, own reliable vehicle and willingness to travel within South Africa.

**_ As part of our hiring process, NACOSA will inquire during reference checks for information about job applicants’ reference persons regarding any finding of sexual exploitation, abuse, and/or harassment as well as any other forms of misconduct._

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