Job Description

The Business Unit Manager will be responsible for leading the monitoring, evaluation and contribute to the continuous reporting and disclosures function within the Corporate Strategy and Innovation department of the organisation. The primary objective of this role is to establish, co-ordinate and grow the organisationxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2s monitoring, evaluation and disclosures team, ensuring effective improvement of the client's impact indicators, measurement (associated metrices), data management, systems improvement, evaluation and disclosures of various development aspects and providing strategic insights for decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelorxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2s degree in Economics, Development studies, Social Science or Business Administration
• Masterxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2s degree in a relevant field will be added advantage.xc3x82

• At least 8-10 yearsxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2 experience in the relevant field
• Proven experience in Impact Reporting, Fund Management Reporting preferably in a development finance, impact/private equity funds or related financial services sector organization.
• Strong understanding of key development aspects, including industrialization, green economy, sustainable investment, spatial equity, jobs creation, exports, and broad-based black empowerment.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies, scorecard frameworks, and data science systems and management techniques.
• Excellent knowledge of project management principles and experience in leading teams.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data visualisation techniques.
• Knowledge of emerging Impact Disclosures
• Proficiency in using monitoring and evaluation tools, data systems and software.

• Team Leadership: Providing direction, guidance, and supervision to the monitoring and evaluation team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Strategy Development: Developing and implementing the monitoring, evaluation and disclosures strategy aligned with the organization's objectives, focusing on productive economy aspects, environmental impact, social impact, governance, and innovation to drive the organisationxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2s impact objectives.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Overseeing the collection, interpretation, and organization of data using a comprehensive development scorecard and matrix, ensuring the production of strategic information for decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify key monitoring and evaluation requirements, ensuring their needs are met through the development and implementation of relevant measurement frameworks.
• Reporting and Communication: Preparing and presenting regular reports on monitoring and evaluation findings, trends, and recommendations to senior management, highlighting areas for improvement and strategic opportunities.

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