Impact Manager

• Oct 2019 - Present

Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist

• Jan 2017 - Sep 2019

Strategic Information Specialist/ Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting Specialist for the Adherence, Care and Support programme funded by Global fund. - Support the development and oversight of the M&E systems of 11 sub grantees and Kheth’Impilo implementing districts contracted to implement a Treatment Care and Support over a 3-year grant period in line with the 90/90/ 90 strategy. - Oversee all aspects of M&E implementation including training, capacity building and support of the M&E system. Review of Sub recipient M&E plans, M&E data management systems Reporting in line with Global Fund requirements. - Develop adherence data collection tools, data flow processes, implementation of an MS Excel. Database and support and maintain a data quality management system. - Support the programme management team to ensure consistent implementation of M&E work plan according to timelines and donor requirements. - Provide ad-hoc support to the Young Women and Girls programme including the implementation of Biometrics and a web-based database for data collection in schools in the Eastern Cape (Nelson Mandela Bay Metro district). - Ensure data quality through ongoing internal data quality assessments, On-site data verification, and feedback to 11 Sub–recipients contracted. Ongoing review of source documents, data collection, collation and reporting and feedback to Sub- Recipients. - Collaboration with and reporting to multiple stakeholders including SANAC, Local Fund Agent (LFA), Country Portfolio Review Committee (CPR), Provincial Aids Council (PAC), District Aids Council (DAC), Municipal Dept. of Health in EThekwini, Umgungundlovu, Ugu, WC Metro, Ilembe, Buffalo City Metro, Nelson Mandela Metro, Amathole and OR Thambo. Show less

Strategy, ME Specialist

• Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

•Support the CEO and the team in strategic planning and review of the organisation’s work, taking into consideration relevant evidence and alignment with stakeholders. •Improve and implement a system to assess and determine selection of projects for THF’s support. •In order to achieve THF’s own M&E and accountability objectives, interact with project implementation partners in a consultative manner to maintain positive relationships, support project performance and quality assurance, and follow up on timeous monitoring, evaluation and reporting. •Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation system, with related tools and performance indicators, to measure progress against strategic, operational and project-specific objectives. •Develop databases and reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of information. •As part of data collection and interaction with projects, coordinate the gathering of human centred stories and images to integrate into reporting as well as the organisation’s communication and fundraising efforts. •Coordinate the compilation and timeous dissemination of quality, user-friendly quarterly and annual reports to partners, donors and other stakeholders. •Work with the THF team and partners to analyse and utilise evidence of lessons learned from programme experience, and ensure incorporation thereof into management of existing and future projects. •When necessary, assist in the planning and commissioning of internal/external evaluations and reviews. •Contribute to the preparation of proposals and presentations for new projects, funding opportunities and implementation plans. •Build capacity and guide the rest of the THF team on monitoring and evaluation, results-oriented programming and report writing as per the requirements for relevant donors to ensure compliance and quality of our work. •Produce and contribute to periodic briefs, news pieces and publications as part of THF’s communication Show less

M & E Specialist - contracts

• Sep 2013 - Mar 2016

Manage and maintain the ME system for the Orphans and Vulnerable Children Community Systems Strengthening programme - The OVC Community Systems Strengthening programme is a five year OVC programme with a strong Community Systems Strengthening component implemented under USAID over a five year period (October 2012- September 2016). Responsible for design of the M & E system for 4 year roll out with 30 sub recipient organisations contracted to deliver services to children with an emphasis on building the capacity of these nascent organisations. Lead in the process of - Identifying ME gaps within the programme and building on the existing ME system developed – develop indicators and targets. - Identifying ME capacity needs within organisations. Plan for ME training. Ensure reporting requirements are met against work plans and performance monitoring plans developed. - Engaging contractor and draw up TOR to conduct a district level situation analysis - Produce donor reports against programme indicators and quarterly targets. - Engaging FHI 360 and PACT for CBIMs and OVC database system capacity building efforts, negotiating for funding for continued support. - Conduct ME training for Project Managers & Programme Officers. - Skills audit of Child and Youth Care Workers - Expenditure analysis reporting and Data reporting on PIMs and oversight of data quality entered into PIMS - OVC database information feeding into PIMs - Source documentation requirements from CBOs to input to reports. - Performance monitoring plans for provincial organisations and NACOSA staff - CBIMS and OVC database integration – DSD collaborative partnership - Liaising with PACT for finalization of baseline study - Identifying and developing performance and process indicators of programme for partners performance frameworks for FY2 Show less

Strategic Information Management

• Apr 2009 - Aug 2013

For Health and Development Africa – (a member of the UK based Mott MacDonald Group) Responsible for : Strategic Information management – The Thogomelo Project"– under AIDSTAR sector 1 – a consortium of partners with International HIV/Aids Alliance (IHHA ) and Programme for Alternative Technology in Health (PATH) as the prime partner a national capacity building project in collaboration with the Department of Social development. Responsible for developing the M&E system for the Roll out of a 5 year pilot phase project for skills development programmes aligned to NQF qualifications and in-service training: Lead in a participatory development of the logical framework; incorporate results from a rapid assessment phase and stakeholder consultation, baseline assessment analysis reports; development of monitoring tools & M& E training. - Oversight and Development of ME framework and Data quality plan, ME guide & tools for 3 SDP programme.- Data management nationally and Training database development and management - Oversight of and outsourcing research on project outcomes and impact including TA involvement and related report development - Development of outcomes indicators including review of an innovative tool aimed at assessing the psychosocial well being of community caregivers - Excellent report writing skills. - Plan for all research conducted on the project including the implementation of a survey exploring child protection responses utilising mobile phone technology. - Support the midterm process evaluation (Stakeholder sustainability analysis) - Participation in workshops and conferences on HIV and OVC (Abstract submission and presentations of project results).- Department of Social Development - National and Provincial consultation for the development of the ME system and alignment with National strategic objectives.- Support and involved in the review of accredited training materials and all related documents developed- NQF and SAQA aligned. Show less

Assistant , M& E Manager

• Feb 2002 - Feb 2009

Monitoring and Evaluation officer - Assistant manager:- Design and develop ME framework / plan and data quality plans, reporting tools in line with key indicators aligned to USAID; SA strategic information and National strategic plans in 4 key programme areas – HIV prevention; Care and support; Orphans and Vulnerable Children and Counselling and testing (VCT);- Work collaboratively and liaise with key focus area managers, program managers and regional managers nationally for all reporting requirements and partnership building.- Customise data collection tools for all output indicators.- Identify and manage an open source internationally recognised training database to track training nationally;- Responsible for Data quality and data quality assessments carried out periodically to ensure data quality internally and external audits conducted by donors.- Report on outputs and outcomes for internal program decision making, assessments and program review- Collate quarterly and annual reports for Major donors (USG – PEPFAR-PACT/ Global Fund/ FHI/ Dept. of Health/ Coca Cola)Training Manager:- Coordinate training plans and schedules for all programs for the purpose of monitoring.- Coordinate training implementation across all programs, partly responsible when needed for logistical preparation for training.- Source out, test and assess new training courses and develop quality assurance tools for new training courses implemented.ME & R training and Capacity Development for Sub grantees- Ensure ME & R Training for Sub grantees- Responsible for Data quality for sub grantees and efficient and effective reporting systems to report to major donors.- Assist with accreditation process.- Draw up a Workplace skills plan (WSP) for staff development and training. Implementation of workplace skills plan and ongoing assessment and evaluation of staff.- Submit an annual report to the Health and Welfare SETA based on the workplace skills plan. Show less

Senior Trainer, Training & Database Administrator and Skills Development Facilitator

• Nov 2002 - Nov 2004

HOPE worldwide South AfricaSenior Trainer, Training & Database Administrator and SkillsDevelopment FacilitatorQualified Senior trainer: – HIV/AIDS training for community capacity development and civil societyTraining & Database Administrator:- Monitor training plans nationally, coordinate training logistics, carry out and assist with training. Report on training done across all programsSkills Development facilitator.