Location:	Home-based
Reporting Manager:	Team Leader / Strategic Communications Expert
Start date:	Anticipated October 2026, subject to project award
Duration:	Six (6) months from contract signing. Level of effort up to 30 working days.
Type:	Deliverable-Based Agreement
Remuneration:	Deliverable payment based on an agreed daily rate based on experience andqualifications.
Application Deadline:	14 August 2026

In this role, you will build the framework that shows whether a national revenue authority’scommunicationisworking.You’llplayakeypartinmakingthestrategymeasurable,accountableandalignedwiththeresultsthereformisdesignedtoachieve.

MAGENTA is a leading Social and Behavioural Change(SBC) agency that specialises in understanding human decision-making processes inorder to design relevant and impactful solutions to some of the most challenging problems of our time. We implement programmes across Asia, MiddleEast, Africa, Latin America and TheCaribbean using the latest in behavioural science principles and a rigorous approach to research, strategy, campaign design and implementation.

We help social-impact focused organisations across the world, including UN agencies, INGOs, governments and the private sector.Whether we are aiming to improve hygiene behaviours in school sort ounderstandhowsocialnormsshapemenstrualhealthpractices,wealwaysgotheextramiletoensurewe can create positive impact for some of the most underserved populations in the world. Our culture isdriven by curiosity, transparency, authenticity and innovation.

Background

MAGENTA is preparing for a potential project, subject to funding, with the Government of South Sudanto develop a Communication Strategy and Action Plan in support of national tax reforms.

Todeliver this initiative, MAGENTAis engagingaMonitoring&EvaluationSpecialist todesignthe M&Eframework, KPIs and monitoring tools that underpin the Communication Action Plan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will report to the Team Leader / Strategic Communications Expert.Expecteddeliverablesinclude:

• Design the M&E framework for the Communication Action Plan, aligned with the project resultsframework.
• DevelopcommunicationKPIsandperformanceindicators,includingawarenesslevels,atrustindexandengagementmetrics.
• Establish baseline indicators drawn from the situational analysis and communication audit.
• Develop monitoring and reporting templates for the revenue authority’s use.
• Support costing of the Action Plan and integrate the M&E framework into the final deliverables.

1

• Supportthevalidationworkshopandbuildtherevenueauthority’scapacityinresults-basedmonitoring.

Beyondspecificdeliverables,theconsultntwillbeexpectedtoattendregularprojectmeetingsanddeliverpresentationstotheclientasrequired.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, monitoring and evaluation, public policy or a related field.
• Minimum7yearsofprofessionalexperienceinresults-basedmanagement,monitoringandevaluation,andperformancemeasurementsystems.
• Demonstrated experience in at least two (2) similar assignments involving results frameworks, KPIsorM&Esystemsforpublicsectorinstitutions.
• Abilitytoworkeffectively,respectfullyandsuccessfullywithgovernments,clients,partnersandotherstakeholdersincomplexsettings.
• Experience in South Sudan and/or the East African Community highly desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken English required, and software fluency including Office 365.

SUMMARY OF DELIVERABLES

Theengagementwillbestructuredaroundfivedeliverables,assummarisedbelow.PaymentwillbemadeuponvalidationofeachdeliverablebyMAGENTAandtheclient.LOEcannotexceedwhatisindicatedinthe table below.

#	Deliverable	Expected # ofdays	Indicative Timeline
1	Inception input (M&E approach)	3	Month 1
2	Situational Analysis baseline indicators	5	Months 1 to 2
3	Communication Action Plan and M&EFramework	14	Months 3 to 4
4	Validation and monitoring templates	4	Months 4 to 5
5	Final Action Plan and M&E Framework	4	Months 5 to 6
Total		30

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Home-based.

INSTRUCTIONS

Apply before 14 August 2026. Applicants should submit a two-page CV and letter of motivation

explaining how your experience meets the requirements of the role here.

MAGENTA is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,national origin, genetics, disability, or age. If you have a disability and require adjustments during the hiring process,pleaseletusknow,we’lldoourbesttosupportyou.

2