Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 21/11/2024
DNA Economics is a specialist economic and development consulting firm, which provides clients with the in-depth expertise and analysis necessary to make the right choices.
Founded in 2004, DNA Economics combines a deep understanding of the Southern African business and policy context with specialist skills in international trade, public policy, monitoring and evaluation, and climate change.
Our services are based on our extensive international experience and network; sound economic analysis and quantitative techniques; and unique insights into the business and policy environment in Southern Africa.
For more information on DNA, our projects and our people, please visit our website: .
Job Description
Company overview
DNA Economics is a specialisteconomics and development consulting company, based in Pretoria, but activethroughout Sub-Saharan Africa.For moreinformation on DNA, our projects and our people, please visit our website: .
Role overview
The aim of the Monitoring andEvaluation (M&E) practice at DNA is to facilitate the systematic andindependent measurement and assessment of project and programme design,implementation and performance. We conduct M&E with a strategic focus onenhancing performance, outcomes, and impact. We offer a diverse range ofservices that are customised to meet the specific needs of our clients. Ourultimate goal is to provide valuable insights and recommendations thatcontribute to improved performance, evidence-based decision-making, andenhanced learning within organisations.
- Developing data collection tools and fieldworkprocedures;
- Developing programme Theories of Change;
- Conducting quantitative and qualitative dataanalysis;
- Contributing to the writing evaluation reports;and
- Presenting to clients.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to qualify:
- Master’s degree preferably in M&E, research,economics, development studies, or a related social science discipline;
- At least 2 years of relevant professionalwork experience in M&E; developing monitoring systems and leading on formativeand summative evaluations;
- Good qualitative, quantitative, and analyticalskills, including the proven ability to collate large volumes of qualitativeand quantitative data into detailed and concise reports and summaries
- Strong writing, presentation, and interpersonalskills;
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MSOffice (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
- Willingness to travel within Southern Africa;and
- Legally able to work in South Africa.
What DNA can offer
DNA expects staff to be able to workindependently with minimal supervision, and in return provides a high degree offlexibility in how staff work.
DNA has an experienced core team ofeconomists, with a range of experience in different sectors and thematic areas,and is able to provide new staff with a strong technical support base.
DNA has developed links to a range ofregional and international consultants and development companies. Through this,DNA can support business development both within and outside of South Africa,and links to technical expertise to complement the core DNA team.
Salary packages are aligned to marketrates and, based on the performance of the company, staff are able to earnannual bonuses.
Applications for this position will close on 15 December2024. Due to the volume of applications we receive we cannot respond directlyto all applicants. If you have not received any feedback by 15 January 2025,please consider your application unsuccessful.
All shortlisted candidates willundergo a comprehensive assessment process.
This appointment will be made inline with DNA Economics’ Employment Equity Policy and the salary package isdependent on qualifications and experience.
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