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Job Description
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for the below tasks:
- Collect data on program performance and impact, including undertaking field visits to activity sites
- Contribute to contract reporting requirements, conduct periodic data quality and completeness reviews, and assist the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Director in analysis of project results
- Oversee and manage the monitoring and evaluation system, including implementing the AMEP, developing data collection methodology and tools, and leading complex statistical analyses and M&E reporting
- Manage the implementation of baseline surveys, program indicators and targets, and gather qualitative and quantitative data related to those indicators and targets.
- Provide performance monitoring and evaluation to include developing appropriate indicators, implementing systems to safeguard the collection and management of program data, and recommending changes to performance monitoring and work plans
- Provide training on tools and methodologies to staff and local partners as needed.
- Provide support to local partners to develop and test theories of change, and create forums for information sharing and learning
- Conduct internal and grantee data quality assessments to test the validity and reliability of data used to measure program impact
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Director
- Assist M&E Director in preparing Quarterly and Annual reports on project progress; in addition to any internal and/or external reporting as per donor requirements.
- Monitor and evaluate the project activities on a regular basis through field monitoring visits.
- Support project teams and partner organizations in documentation of meetings and lessons learned.
- Strengthen learning practices through developing interactive and innovative tools for trainings and workshops.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
- At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring evaluation, program management, or knowledge management
- 1 years of experience in a USAID funded project
- Substantial experience with research and data analysis
- Experience training local partners and staff in M&E and knowledge management initiatives
- Excellent writing and organizational skills and experience preparing well-researched reports
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with institutional and private-sector partners and stakeholders in a multi-country setting
- Proficiency in database management and data analysis
- Excellent writing, speaking, and reading skills in English.
