THE KEY RESULT AREAS OF THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Work with the lead evaluator/ researcher and participate in the development of:

o the detailed implementation plan

o report structure,

o the write-up of the report across sections of the report

• Participate in development of an evaluation matrix with the team, including building on the structure, and identifying the methods needed.

• Adhere to all ethical clearance and data governance requirements.

• Participate in the development of detailed data collection instruments.

• Support the piloting of instruments with the team

• Conduct document study and literature review.

• Participate in the revision of instruments.

• Conduct fieldwork.

• Undertake key interviews and focus groups (where necessary).

• Participate in Documenting the Theory of Change (TOC) and implementation model for the programme (documented in a logical framework).

• Participate in the analysis of the data

• Write-up of key sections of the report, ensuring due consideration of quality and editorial concerns in all drafts.

• Participate in implementation of validation workshops (in support of the internal Project Lead) to test the findings from the report.

• Participate in finalisation of the report based on feedback from ECSECC Project lead, stakeholders, and the Steering Committee.

• Participate in a post evaluation learning session with the team to reflect on lessons learned.

• Contribute a report to the organisation on the lessons learned from the exercise and recommendations for similar studies in the future.

OTHER TASKS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Provide continuous progress updates to Project Manager, and the broader ECSECC team (when necessary).

• Contribute to presentation of findings and outcomes of the study to relevant ECSECC, and stakeholder forums, as and when required.

• Contribute to the write-up and compilation of draft and final report.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, Evaluation, or other related fields.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in conducting evaluations/research as part of a team.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in qualitative data collection methods, including interviews and focus groups.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in systematically gathering, analysing, and synthesizing relevant evidence, data, and information from a range of sources, identifying relevant material, assessing its quality, spotting gaps and writing effective research reports.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of relevant research and evaluation approaches, methodologies, and designs.

• Knowledge of research and evaluations ethics, including objectivity, protecting confidentiality/anonymity, and obtaining prior informed consent from evaluation participants.

• Project management skills.

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in a team.

• Attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.

EXTENT OF STAKEHOLDER NETWORK

• Exposure to ECSECC stakeholder networks and experience in working alongside, or within these networks will be an added advantage.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work overtime when required and travel extensively.

ECSECC has the intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose appointment will promote representativity of the organisation, in accordance with its Employment Equity plan. ECSECC reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Please email your letter of application, CV and copies of qualifications to vacancies@ecsecc.org on or before 13 June 2025.

Security checks and qualification verifications will be conducted for the selected candidate. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Enquiries regarding the application process should be addressed to the Human Resources unit on 043 043 701 3400/ 043 701 3413.