Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Emergency WASH and MPCA Project) at Relief Rescue Initiative (RRI)

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Emergency WASH and MPCA Project)

Activities

• The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of WASH/MPCA Emergency response implemented by RRI.
• He/she will develop a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by RRI.
• He/she will also provide technical assistance to the implementing agencies, particularly in relation to monitoring, reporting and governance issues. Specific Duties: Setting up the system:
• Assist in the revision of the project log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance indicators and their measurement;
• Assist in the development and/or finalization of the project Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant.
• Develop the overall framework, for project M&E, for example mid-term project review, impact assessment, final evaluation, develop project Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant data collection systems.
• Review the quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it, and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation.
• Develop baseline data for each WASH/MPCA project component and for all Project indicators.
• With collaborating partners, review existing approaches and management information systems and agree on any required changes, support and resources.
• Develop a plan for project-related capacity-building on M&E and for any computer-based support that may be required.
• Organize and undertake training with collaborating/implementing partners on M&E as required.
• Implementation of M&E and coordination:
• Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators.
• Check data quality with partners.
• Maintain and administer the M&E database; analyze and aggregate findings.
• Support project progress reporting, project mid-term review and final evaluation.
• Identify areas where technical support to project partners is required. Organize refresher training on M&E for partners as required.
• Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.
• Provide advice to the supervisor on improving project performance using M&E findings.
• Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required.
• Provide the Project Coordinator with management information she/he may require.
• Check that monitoring data are discussed in appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussions to fill any gap.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the line manager.

Candidate Profile

• Education: First-level University Degree in Statistics, Economics, or a related field. Advanced certificate in M&E, statistics or economics preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in an M&E position.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
• Experience in designing and managing beneficiary monitoring and database systems.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g. qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Experience in planning and managing surveys, developing and refining data collection tools.
• Experience with data quality assessments and oversight.
• Experience in managing and providing training to partners and target beneficiaries.
• Ability to facilitate and serve as project liaison for externally-managed evaluations.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is Not Specified. Therefore qualified and interested candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Position applied for as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Application will be reviewed on rolling basis.
• The application will be reviewed on a Rolling Basis to meet project demand, and RRI reserves all the right to hire as soon as suitable candidates are identified. RRI will not be liable for any Application cost and do not request for any cost in submitting applications.
• Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document / PDF, otherwise applications will not be considered.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.