The incumbent will
be responsible for outreach, awareness raising, dialogue and advocacy work;
monitoring and reporting of SADC-GMI activities as well as managing the access
and exchange of information and knowledge using ICT, print, audio and visual
media. S/he will report directly to the Director of SADC-GMI.
Key
responsibilities of this position include:
· Supporting the Director of the SADC-GMI with t
he day-to-day running of the
Communication and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) functions supported in
the SADC-GMI Articles of Association and its Business Plan.
· Ensuring that the M&E framework is aligned to the Results Framework and
indicators of the GEF-5 focal area for International Waters, the CIWA
multi-donor Trust-fund, and the World Bank’s core indicators
· Supporting the SADC-GMI Director in organising the multi-stakeholder mid-term
review and preparation of the completion report upon project closing
· Assisting the Senior Groundwater Specialist in the collection, assessment and
integration of the available deliverables of the predecessor Groundwater
Drought Management Programme (GDMP) (includes research reports and data,
mapping, communication materials, website, and groundwater monitoring tools and
IT-equipment) into the SADC-GMI activities
· Building a platform and networks of cooperation and knowledge-sharing,
connecting stakeholders such as experts, decision-makers, and representatives
from groundwater-dependent sectors as well as international groundwater
agencies
· Serving as key expert for awareness raising, knowledge management and
communication involving the critical activities to inform, engage and maintain
dialogue with key stakeholders at all levels through implementing a graphic
profile and communication activities, running an updated SADC-GMI website,
disseminating information and knowledge and developing online learning
platforms
· Building the capacity of SADC-GMI staff and key stakeholders in the
development, implementation and use of the communication, ICT and monitoring
and evaluation systems
· Supporting the SADC-GMI Director and the entire team in the production of
monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and adhoc reports as necessary
The ideal
Communications and M&E Specialist must meet the following criteria:
· At least a degree level qualification with majors in communications and
monitoring & evaluation, or related disciplines with key qualifications in
these relevant fields;
· At least 10 years of working experience in related fields performing core
functions in institutional/project communications as well as monitoring and
evaluation using various methods including the print, visual and ICT
applications;
· Previous working experience in the water sector within sub-Saharan Africa and
particularly in the SADC region is an asset
· Demonstrated knowledge or ability to work on the development and operation of
computer based databases and learning platforms is critical;
· Excellent computer skills, including MS office programs (MS
Access/Excel/Project);
· Knowledge of specific Monitoring & Evaluation software applications is an
advantage;
· Excellent knowledge of English (writing, reading and speaking)
· Fluency in the other SADC Languages (French, or Portuguese) is desirable
· Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY:
View the full job descriptions and application instructions on the Vacancies
page atwww.actionappointments.co.za and email your application by Friday 17th
February 2017 totracy@actionappointments.co.za