The M&E Officer will be responsible for all M&E related program actions (Initiation, project start‐up, implementation and close‐out), providing technical M&E leadership for all program sectors with specific attention to data quality and use. S/he will assess the current M&E systems and the current capacity of staff related to M&E, and based on this address the identified needs through capacity building and technical support on data collection methods, data analysis, data quality assurance and result‐based management. S/he will also ensure that quality data collected is entered into a data platform; data analysis is completed by project teams and will play a key role in the process of reporting on the impact of the IRC program to relevant stakeholders. S/he compiles monthly data reports, assists in the narrative components, and prepares quality presentations for the review meetings while providing data trends to inform program decisions. S/he works with M&E and PRoL Managers in writing donor reports and other reports required by the organization. S/he will conduct frequent visits to the field and assess the quality of the program, M&E work, ensure understanding and compliance with M&E procedures and provide guidance and coaching to staff.
Specific Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the MEL Manager, the Monitoring and Evaluation officer will:
Technical
- Work with the program team to develop a detailed M&E plan for the program based on the project log frame to track progress against agreed indicators.
- Track the M & E plan and frequently provide the program with trend analysis of tracked indicators while identifying the outliers.
- Mentor and coach PRoL staffs on data collection, reporting and data cleaning to inform organizational and donor reports.
- Supports program sites and program staff to frequently use data for program improvement.
- Support the program sites to engage in continuous data quality improvement.
- Participate in quality of care/intervention monitoring together with the District and IRC project staff while ensuring availability of data for assessing program quality.
- Provide accurate information that informs the program review meetings.
- Maintain an accurate and up to date database for the protection and rule of law.
- Maintain a good record keeping system and undertake continuous monitoring and regular evaluation of program activities.
- Support the operation of feedback channels (logbook, client satisfaction and engagement surveys).
- Support the recording of feedback, analysis and accessibility of feedback data for programmatic decision making.
- Overview preparation of consolidated reports including concise narratives that capture progress against indicators and provide both management and donors with accurate and user‐friendly information.
- Manage electronic tools to prevent disorganization (Keep server data confidential).
- Support the M&E Manager to ensure that donor, partner, and Senior Management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Assist the M&E Manager and program Heads in implementing the IRC’s monitoring for Action standards.
- Provide to the supervisor, technical coordinators, program staff and districts with monthly reports on indicator trends.
Liaison
• Liaise with any existing district/partner M&E teams while ensuring that accurate and timely data on the program is fed into the district information management systems and program reports.
Communication/reporting
- Provide regular feedback to the MEL Manager/protection and rule of law Managers on project implementation.
- Provide the program staffs with monthly reports on performance against indicators and trends.
- Assist in preparation of donor program reports.
Miscellaneous
· Assist with any duties as requested by the direct supervisor.
Requirements / qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in statistics, demography, Economics, M&E or related field. An advanced certificate in M&E, statistics will be of an added advantage
· Postgraduate studies in M & E shall be an added advantage
Job Qualifications:
- At least 2 to 3 years’ experience in a similar role either in humanitarian or development settings with proven success in implementing M&E systems from project initiation to close‐out stages.
· Experience in data quality assessment and oversight
· Experience in data analysis, trend analysis and interpretations.
· Experience in continuous quality improvement.
· Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies.
· Previous experience with an NGO in similar program.
· Good experience of monitoring and evaluation of programs.
· Strong facilitation skills, and strong understanding of how to safely and accurately collect feedback from all members of a community regardless of their age, gender, or other diversity factors
· Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, internet, power point, etc
How to apply; Send application and CV only to [email protected]
Deadline for receiving applications is February 17th , 2020. (Applications shall be reviewed on a rolling basis)
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