Monitoring & Evaluation Manager - P Band

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or equivalent qualification.
• A Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Programme Management or related discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Qualification in Data Science, Statistics or Computer Science.
• Certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or Business Intelligence. Examples include: – Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer – AWS Machine Learning Certification – Advanced Python or R Analytics Certifications
• 8–10 years' experience at Senior Management level.
• Extensive experience in Programme Management and Monitoring & Evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in managing strategic programmes, large-scale initiatives and managing teams.
• Proven track record in delivering projects and programmes on time and within budget.
• in advanced M&E methodologies.
• integrating traditional M&E systems with modern technologies.
• working with cloud-based platforms, databases and automation technologies.
• working with predictive analytics, data science teams and intelligent reporting tools.
• in analytics platforms and business intelligence solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.
• Prepare regular progress reports for executive management.
• Communicate programme achievements, challenges and recommendations.
• Present programme performance information to leadership structures.
• Maintain accurate programme documentation and records.
• Support executive decision-making through high-quality strategic reporting.
• Programme Management methodologies.
• Monitoring and Evaluation principles and frameworks.
• Strategic planning and business acumen.
• Data governance and data ethics.
• Artificial Intelligence applications.
• Machine Learning concepts.
• Predictive modelling.
• Business Intelligence platforms.
• Financial management principles.
• Benefit realisation methodologies.
• Change Management principles.
• Leadership and people management.
• Strategic thinking.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project and programme management.
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Risk management.
• Business case development.
• Decision-making.
• Financial modelling.
• Integrity.
• Accountability.
• Results orientation.
• Innovation.
• Adaptability.
• Collaboration.
• Customer focus.
• Attention to detail.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• High ethical standards.
• The Monitoring & Evaluation Manager will provide strategic leadership in the successful delivery of complex programmes and initiatives within the Finance Business Unit.
• The incumbent will be responsible for leading programme execution, developing robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, analysing programme performance data, ensuring benefit realisation, and supporting evidence-based decision-making.
• The role serves as a strategic business partner to the Finance Business Unit, translating executive mandates into actionable initiatives and integrating advanced analytics, predictive modelling, artificial intelligence and automation capabilities into programme management practices.
• The incumbent will oversee programme coherence, manage interdependencies, ensure alignment with strategic objectives, and promote a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks aligned to Finance Business Unit strategic objectives.
• Develop M&E plans, methodologies, indicators and reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct baseline studies and establish programme performance benchmarks.
• Define programme goals, objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Develop programme logic models, implementation plans and timelines.
• Establish strategic investment governance mechanisms and value realisation frameworks.
• Architect AI-enabled data pipelines to support predictive analytics and automated reporting.
• Lead and coordinate strategic programmes and special initiatives within the Finance Business Unit.
• Manage programme interdependencies and sequencing of projects.
• Identify, secure and optimise programme resources.
• Develop and implement communication plans for stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor programme execution and performance against approved business cases.
• Ensure effective benefit realisation and post-implementation validation.
• Drive alignment between programme initiatives and the broader Finance Business Unit strategy.
• Develop monitoring systems, tools and data collection mechanisms.
• Implement data quality assurance processes.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative information to assess programme performance.
• Develop dashboards, reports and executive-level insights.
• Utilise predictive analytics and machine learning techniques to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Automate insight generation and enhance reporting capabilities through modern technologies.
• Leverage business intelligence platforms and data visualisation tools.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Finance, SCM, IT, HR and other business units.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and promote understanding of the M&E process.
• ADVANTAGEOUS Qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or Business Intelligence.
• Examples include:
• – Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer – AWS Machine Learning Certification – Advanced Python or R Analytics Certifications
• Knowledge sharing.
• Reporting and Communication
• Knowledge Programme Management methodologies.
• Skills Leadership and people management.
• Attitude Integrity.
• Primary Duties Planning and Design
• Programme Management
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Analytics
• Stakeholder Management
• Support organisational learning and

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks aligned to Finance Business Unit strategic objectives.
• Develop M&E plans, methodologies, indicators and reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct baseline studies and establish programme performance benchmarks.
• Define programme goals, objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Develop programme logic models, implementation plans and timelines.
• Establish strategic investment governance mechanisms and value realisation frameworks.
• Architect AI-enabled data pipelines to support predictive analytics and automated reporting.
• Lead and coordinate strategic programmes and special initiatives within the Finance Business Unit.
• Manage programme interdependencies and sequencing of projects.
• Identify, secure and optimise programme resources.
• Develop and implement communication plans for stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor programme execution and performance against approved business cases.
• Ensure effective benefit realisation and post-implementation validation.
• Drive alignment between programme initiatives and the broader Finance Business Unit strategy.
• Develop monitoring systems, tools and data collection mechanisms.
• Implement data quality assurance processes.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative information to assess programme performance.
• Develop dashboards, reports and executive-level insights.
• Utilise predictive analytics and machine learning techniques to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Automate insight generation and enhance reporting capabilities through modern technologies.
• Leverage business intelligence platforms and data visualisation tools.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Finance, SCM, IT, HR and other business units.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and promote understanding of the M&E process.
• Planning and Design
• Programme Management
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Analytics
• Stakeholder Management
• Support organisational learning and