Monitoring Analyst

The Development Bank of Southern Africa ("DBSA”) is a development finance institution wholly owned by the South African Government. Its purpose is to accelerate sustainable socio-economic development to improve the quality of life of the people in South Africa, SADC and Rest of Africa by providing financial and non-financial investments in the social and economic infrastructure sectors. The DBSA support South Africa’s regional integration agenda through providing development finance for infrastructure projects in four priority sectors; energy (including renewable energy and energy efficiency), transportation (road, rail and ports), bulk water and ICT, across Africa.Job Description Provide analytical and technical support to the Monitoring Specialist by collecting, consolidating, and analysing monitoring data across projects and programmes. The role contributes to the production of high-quality development impact reports and monitoring frameworks that support institutional performance tracking and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Monitoring Support and Data Management Collect, clean, and validate monitoring data from various project and programme units. Support the maintenance and enhancement of the Bank's centralised monitoring data repository. Align monitoring inputs with institutional performance indicators and development impact metrics. Assist in the development and refinement of data collection tools and templates. Reporting Assist in the coordination and documentation of the Development Results Working Group activities and outputs. Support the preparation of dashboards, visual presentations, and summary reports for internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to the preparation of periodic monitoring reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with reporting standards. Coordinate with internal teams to gather inputs and ensure timely submission of monitoring deliverables. Modelling and Country Risk Support Support data analysis and the application of economic modelling techniques to derive insights from monitoring data. Assist in the preparation of country risk assessments and development impact projections. Collaborate with economists and analysts to integrate monitoring data into broader institutional models and frameworks. Operational Execution Collaborate with team members to efficiently carry out tasks, utilising technology tools to enhance productivity. Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in all deliverables, maintaining high standards of quality. Support seamless operations through diligent and precise work. Communication and Coordination Communicate and coordinate within the monitoring team and other departments. Convey information, expectations, and updates to team members and stakeholders. Promote an open and inclusive communication environment and act as a liaison to foster strong relationships. Use appropriate communication tools and platforms to maintain efficient and transparent information flow. Stakeholder Engagement and Problem-solving Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support monitoring and evaluation initiatives. Facilitate open communication, actively listen, and foster a cooperative environment for problem-solving. Share information and insights that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Key Measurements of Outputs Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of monitoring data collected and validated Quality and reliability of the centralised monitoring data repository maintained Alignment of monitoring inputs with institutional performance indicators and impact metrics Effectiveness and usability of data collection tools and templates developed or refined Quality and clarity of dashboards, visual presentations, and summary reports produced Timeliness and accuracy of periodic monitoring reports submitted Contribution to Development Impact Working Group activities and documentation Effectiveness of data analysis and economic modelling support for country risk assessments Integration of monitoring data into institutional models and frameworks Expertise & Technical Competencies Minimum Qualification Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy or any related qualification. Minimum Experience A minimum of 2 years of experience in monitoring, data collection, analysis, or reporting. Experience supporting monitoring systems or frameworks in a development finance or public policy context. Strong understanding of monitoring systems and tools used in development finance. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and data visualisation tools. Familiar with economic modelling and development results indicators. Desirable Requirements Experience working with results-based management frameworks. Basic knowledge of public policy and regulatory frameworks related to development impact. Postgraduate degree in Development Studies, Public Policy, Economics or any related qualification Certification in Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Analysis or Project Management. Deadline:14th August,2026