Job Description

NACOSA is seeking dynamic and detail-oriented Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer to join our team at the KwaZulu-Natal Durban office. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the accurate collection, capturing, and reporting of programme data from NACOSA's (IPs) implementing partners. The M&E Officer will build the M&E capacity of partners, provide mentorship and support, and ensure timely and reliable programme data to inform decision-making and drive programme success.
About NACOSA
NACOSA (Networking HIV, AIDS Community of South Africa) is a leading non-profit organisation working in communities across South Africa. It focuses on building strong, resilient organisations and communities to respond effectively to HIV, AIDS, TB, gender-based violence (GBV), and broader public health and social challenges.
The duties and responsibilities of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will include, but not limited to:

• Provide input on M&E framework, indicators, target setting, information management system, and M&E tools.
• Review Implementing Partner (IP) monthly reports for timeliness, accuracy and completeness including identifying and addressing any missing data, inconsistencies, discrepancies, or errors.
• Facilitate informal capacity building sessions with implementing partners on M&E protocols, including manuals and reference guides, for proper implementation of data capturing and related functions.
• Conduct M&E site visits to implementing partners to champion data ethics and provide M&E related orientation, training, and mentorship for implementing partners.
• Track and manage the collection, capturing, analysis & reporting of programmatic data by implementing partners.
• Compile, interrogate, and analyze data progress towards achievement of goals related to the programme.
• Provide data verification feedback to IPs and M&E Specialist/ M&E Manager
• Assist M&E Specialist/Manager with preparation of reports, presentations, and publications of findings for internal and external stakeholders.

Required qualifications, skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree or in Social Science/Public Health or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience within a monitoring and evaluation function.
• Experience in monitoring and promoting data quality
• Experience with donor M&E reporting requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of data management systems and strong skills in data review, interrogation, analysis and interpretation.
• Experience managing, consolidating, analyzing and reporting on datasets.
• Proven experience working effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, high volumes environment.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation systems that involve capacity building for field staff and monitoring and promotion of data quality.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead workshops, training, and planning sessions.

Skills and attributes

• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Commitment to NACOSA's mission and value
• Valid drivers' license and willingness to travel extensively.

Closing date for all applications: 29 August 2025
Application Process: Please submit your application via the NACOSA careers portal. Emailed applications will not be considered; this position is subject to donor approval.
PLEASE NOTE:
Preference will be given to suitably qualified South African applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the employment equity plan and targets of NACOSA. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply. NACOSA is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. Candidates must be South African citizens.
In the event that you do not hear from us after 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NACOSA reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification. NACOSA respects the privacy of its stakeholders and will treat all personal information provided in line with our recruitment policy and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.
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.