Job Description

Title of PositionCoordinator: Monitoring and EvaluationPost Number8340Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Rectorate -> Institutional PlanningType of PositionFixed Term ContractLength of Contract Period3 Year contract positionLocationMain Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date10/11/2024Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe University of the Western Cape's Institutional Planning Department invites applications for the position of Coordinator: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). The incumbent will be pivotal in managing, analysing, and coordinating the monitoring and evaluation activities related to the University's DHET-funded Sibusiso Bengu Development and other key institutional grants.The successful candidate will coordinate the collection and management of implementation evidence, facilitate the ongoing improvement of M&E plans, and the gathering of appropriate data to support accurate and timely reporting of information. The incumbent will also support decision-making processes related to monitoring, evaluation, and where applicable, realignment of the Program.The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and supporting the development of monitoring and evaluation plans for the different components of identified institutional grants
• Designing data collection tools and capturing templates
• Implement quality assurance procedures supporting the Program's monitoring an evaluation
• Data collection and data collection coordination across various projects in the Program
• Quality assurance of the monitoring and evaluation data
• Coordinating logistical / administrative arrangements related to data
• Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
• Support external reporting
• Prepare internal monitoring and evaluation progress reports
• Providing feedback to inform the direction of the scholars' program.
• Staying abreast of the latest monitoring and evaluation trends to support ongoing improvement

Minimum RequirementsMinimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)

• A Relevant Bachelor's degree at NQF level 7 or an Equivalent Qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years of recent and relevant work experience in managing monitoring and evaluation processes

The undermentioned would be an added advantage:

• A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) with a focus Monitoring and Evaluation

Required competencies (skills, knowledge, and behavioral attributes):

• Strong organisational skills with a keen focus on detail.
• Excellent inter-personal relationship building skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently by taking initiative, trouble-shooting and being solutions-focused whilst also
• being a strong team-player.
• A broad understanding of the South African public higher education sector and key trends in higher education
• internationally.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

University of the Western Cape