Job Description

SPAC Early Childhood Development Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator

About Us:

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme, initiated by Sabine Plattner African Charities (SPAC), is an educational programme focusing on the implementation of a conservation enriched, play based curriculum in the Republic of Congo. Partnering with government ministries, ECD centres, primary schools, inspectors and teachers, the SPAC ECD programme aims to develop nature conservation awareness amongst ECD teachers, young children, ECD parent bodies, and communities in which SPAC ECD Centres are based. Currently the project includes two flagships, five satellite ECD centres and one mobile ECD Centre located on the periphery of the Odzala Kokoua and the Nouabale-Ndoki National Parks. In partnership with the Congolese government, the SPAC ECD team plans to implement its curriculum in 15 Government Pilot centres in the next four years, and to extend the reach thereafter. As there is unequivocal evidence that supporting young children in the early years is one of the most significant human capital investments that a country can make, the SPAC ECD project's vision is to inspire a new generation of responsible citizens in Congo who will maintain focus and resolve to keep balancing human needs with available natural resources.

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Purpose Of The Job:

We are looking for a Monitoring; Evaluation & Learning Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for data collection within communities in Congo for monitoring and evaluation purposes linked to educational and curriculum outcomes. The role is pivotal to measuring and influencing the SPAC ECD impact.

Country:

Cape Town, South Africa

Working Conditions:

The incumbent will be required to travel between Cape Town and Congo. Working at our offices in Brazzaville when travelling to Congo, as well as spending time in villages in Odzala Kokoua and Nouabale-Ndoki National Parks will be essential. Interactive engagement with the communities / villages forms part of data collection.

Minimum Qualifications:

Advanced Degree or / Postgraduate Degree in Social Sciences or Educational related fields.

A Honours or Master's Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation will be advantageous.

Experience:

Experience in an NPO is beneficial. Proven proficiency and experience in M&E processes is essential.

Excellent Written and Verbal Language:

English and French (NB). Speaking Lingala will be advantageous.

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Key Responsibilities Include:

(The below is a condensed overview of the position)

Develop and maintain database, ensure scientific and objective methods of collection of and reporting on data.

Implement the M&E plan. Assist with development of M&E tools and strategies for the ECD project including indicator selection reporting, target setting, database management and performance monitoring plans.

Manage research activities and ensure outcomes and impacts are integrated into the project and shared with relevant stakeholders.

Provide feedback, inputs, information and statistics on project activities.

Must provide independent findings and progress reports to be submitted for reviews and evaluations.

Works closely with content development team as well as with School Leads.

Skills:

Strong research and statistical orientation

Ability to interact with communities and schools in Congo

Excellent communication and collaboration ability

Proficient in MS Office, Statistical Systems and openness to learn data systems

Proven ICT skills and data software.

Job Type: Full-time

Language:

French (Required)
Work Location: In person