Position: Grants Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – Research and Innovation
Number of Posts: 1
Closing Date: Wednesday, 05 February 2025
About the Role
Midlands State University (MSU) is seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Grants Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for its Research and Innovation Office. We encourage internal members to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of grant contracts and awards, ensuring compliance with all stipulations.
- Develop and provide monitoring and evaluation tools and templates for university researchers.
- Prepare mid-term and final evaluation reports, along with thematic reports to be shared with relevant stakeholders.
- Identify areas requiring technical support for university grant holders and organize training on monitoring and evaluation as needed.
- Capture lessons learned and qualitative outputs from grant projects, advising the research office on performance improvement based on M&E findings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree.
- An advanced certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation, statistics, or economics is an added advantage.
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in a monitoring and evaluation role, particularly involving development project activities.
- Proven experience in creating, implementing, and managing project M&E systems from initiation through to completion.
- Familiarity with strategic planning and performance measurements, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, and database management.
- Understanding of major evaluation methodologies such as qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and impact evaluation.
Application Process
Interested applicants must submit the following:
- Certified copies of certificates and transcripts.
- National identification.
- A Curriculum Vitae detailing personal particulars, including full name, date of birth, qualifications, work experience, current salary, availability, and contact details.
- Names and addresses of three referees.
Please send your application as a single merged PDF file to: academicrecruitment@staff.msu.ac.zw. Ensure that the subject line states the position you are applying for.
Important Dates
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday, 05 February 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Explore this opportunity to contribute to the impactful work being done in research and innovation at Midlands State University!