JOB PURPOSE

The incumbent will take the lead on designing, coordinating and implementing the monitoring and evaluation framework, data collection and reporting processes for the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be responsible for the following;

A - Design

• Develop the overall framework for project M&E including indicators, baseline data, impact assessment and reporting tools
• Ensure that the M&E framework is aligned with the project work plan
• Assist the Program Manager in liaising closely with the external M&E resource to ensure that the framework is in line with the reporting and technical requirements of the donor.
• Imitate and complete the baseline validation in line with donor requirements

B - Implementation

• Ensure that data is collected at regular intervals to measure against process indicators
• Prepare and train field team members regarding M&E toolkits
• Maintain database to track field team progress by site
• Coordinate with project field supervisor to ensure that any obstacles to data collection are highlighted to the Program Manager without delay
• Closely examine quality of quantitative and qualitative data, to ensure that any discrepancies or issues are highlighted and addressed in a timely fashion
• Assist the project team in the implementation of data collection tools where required
• Develop case studies based on the qualitative data to document the successes and suggest areas of improvement or that need further attention
• Supervise data entry officers to ensure the timely recording of data collected
• Analyze project outputs at regular intervals, collaborating with Program Manager
• Prepare quarterly reports in line with reporting requirements of the donor
• Develop presentations and/or reports for internal reporting
• Documentation of lessons learnt and facilitate the learning forums
• Participation in planning and management forums
• Any other task assigned by the Program Manager

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA)