Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building, and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Are you our champion for effective monitoring and evaluation? 

We are seeking a curious and data driven M&E Specialist with a passion for social impact to lead the monitoring and evaluation of our community investments. Join us in Cape Town, South Africa, and be part of our global team working together towards our vision: Improving Our Future. 

You enjoy working with data and strongly believe in its power to demonstrate impact and guide decision-making. You are collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment where initiative is rewarded. 

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on our corporate social initiatives and community engagement efforts. 

Main responsibilities 

• Responsible for developing a comprehensive impact measurement framework to track performance and measure return on social investments. 
• Lead the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to assess and optimize effectiveness on programmes. 
• Support reporting on community investments to the Implementation Office, Board of Trustees, and Board of Directors. 
• Support the development of Scatec’s strategic direction for community investments, including ensuring a sustainable project pipeline of impactful community investment projects for our host communities. 
• Manage relationships with service providers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and timely delivery of services. 
• Establish M&E database systems to assess the impact of our community investment initiatives ensuring accurate and real-time performance tracking. 

Qualifications and competencies: 

• University degree within Social or Environmental Sciences, Economics, Impact Investing, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies or relevant disciplines
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the development sector or working with monitoring and evaluation
• Expertise in quantitative and qualitative impact monitoring methodologies, with a demonstrated ability to develop monitoring and data collection tools
• Ability to manage internal stakeholders, service providers, partners and diverse community stakeholders is required 
• Strong project management and planning skills
• Proficiency in designing, building, and refining M&E databases is preferred
• Experience in using data analysis and visualization tools is an advantage

We Offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse, and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. 

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.