Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

The Position Objectives:

• The M&E Manager will lead the M&E team responsible for the day to day monitoring and evaluation of the project activities in Aswan.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Programme Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Work with CEP Manager and project staff to implement and strengthen the M&E framework, and ensure annual review of the M&E Plan.
• Review existing external social and economic data for the programme’s target area to update the programme’s existing knowledge of data of socio-economic conditions
• Ensure that a user-friendly management information system (MIS) is developed and is functional, thereby allowing data to be accessed in a simple way for purposes of reporting and programme improvement; This includes developing the tools, data flow system, database and data analysis and dissemination processes.
• Ensure the systematic collection, analysis, and reporting of routine data as per the overall M&E plan. This includes implementing data collection exercises, analyzing the data and building the capacity of the ASDP project staff to apply these tools;
• Lead the design and implementation of quantitative and qualitative studies, including baseline and follow-up surveys, to assess the achievement of programme outcomes;
• Where studies are to be outsourced, prepare terms of reference for assessment and learning studies to be undertaken during the course of programme implementation; and be responsible for the supervision and quality assurance/control of external assessments as required;
• Support the Program Manager in the development of the annual work plan and M&E targets;
• Contribute to the development of the M&E Plan for donor proposals.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Identify customized, on-site training opportunities to build the M&E team capacity;
• Oversee the design and delivery of training courses on monitoring and evaluation for programme staff as is commensurate with their needs and level of familiarity with these concepts;
• Train/develop capacity among enumerators/researchers and data management staff as and when required;
• Mentor and strengthen M&E team capacity through appropriate recruitments and on-the-job capacity building

Reporting and Dissemination:

• Contribute to donor reporting by ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the data reported in project documents;
• Prepare reports on M&E findings, as required, to the Board, donor agencies, highlighting areas of concern and preparing the documentation, for review at meetings;
• Document best practices and share lessons learned with internal implementing partners and other network partners, government and NGOs;
• Guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with programme staff, implementing partners and primary stakeholders.
• Work closely with the communication team to develop communication material for external and internal audiences

Management:

• Manage and maintain the M&E budget and coordinate with finance on all matters pertaining to it;
• Supervise the M&E activities;
• Monitor implementation against target to ensure that programme contractual obligations are met;
• Encourage staff to report transparently on fieldwork, highlighting problems and possible solutions plus lessons learned. Reward innovation in critical reflection and learning;
• Mobilize relevant M&E technical assistance in a timely manner, with clearly defined needs for such assistance to other departments in the organization.