SUMMARY:
The Manager will be responsible for leading the monitoring, evaluation and contribute to the continuous reporting and disclosures function within the Corporate Strategy and Innovation department of the IDC.
The primary objective of this role is to establish, co-ordinate and grow the IDC’s monitoring, evaluation and disclosures team, ensurin...
POSITION INFO:
The Manager will be responsible for leading the monitoring, evaluation and contribute to the continuous reporting and disclosures function within the Corporate Strategy and Innovation department of the IDC.
The primary objective of this role is to establish, co-ordinate and grow the IDC’s monitoring, evaluation and disclosures team, ensuring effective improvement of IDC’s impact indicators, measurement (associated metrices), data management, systems improvement, evaluation and disclosures of various development aspects and providing strategic insights for decision-making.
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Development studies, Social Science or Business Administration
- Master’s degree in a relevant field will be added advantage
- 8 to 10 years’ proven experience in Impact Reporting, Fund Management Reporting preferably in a development finance, impact/private equity funds or related financial services sector organization.
- Strong understanding of key development aspects, including industrialization, green economy, sustainable investment, spatial equity, jobs creation, exports, and broad-based black empowerment.
- Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies, scorecard frameworks, and data science systems and management techniques.
- Â Excellent knowledge of project management principles and experience in leading teams.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and data visualisation techniques.
- Knowledge of emerging Impact Disclosures
- Proficiency in using monitoring and evaluation tools, data systems and software.
The main duties of this role will include, but will not be limited to: -
- Team Leadership: Providing direction, guidance, and supervision to the monitoring and evaluation team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
- Strategy Development: Developing and implementing the monitoring, evaluation and disclosures strategy aligned with the organization's objectives, focusing on productive economy aspects, environmental impact, social impact, governance, and innovation to drive the IDC’s impact objectives.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Overseeing the collection, interpretation, and organization of data using a comprehensive development scorecard and matrix, ensuring the production of strategic information for decision-making.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify key monitoring and evaluation requirements, ensuring their needs are met through the development and implementation of relevant measurement frameworks.
- Reporting and Communication: Preparing and presenting regular reports on monitoring and evaluation findings, trends, and recommendations to senior management, highlighting areas for improvement and strategic opportunities.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
1 Resilience
2 Decisiveness in Execution
3 Teamwork
4 Communication and Engagement
5 Diverse Stakeholder Management
6 Strategic Thinking
7 Business Mindset
8 Innovation
9 Change Leadership
10 People Engagement
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
1 Portfolio management
2 Customer insight and focus
3 Formulation of strategies and concepts
4 Stakeholder management
5 Business/commercial acumen
6 Report writing skills
7 Problem solving
8 Analytical and diagnostic skills
9 Technical analysis
10 Project management skills
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
1 Negotiating and influencing
2 Deciding and initiating.
3 Planning and organizing
4 Coaching and mentoring
5 Presentation and communication skills
6 Coping with pressures and setbacks
