Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (ME&L)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Manager, ME&L and in coordination with the Senior Manager, Programs & Research, the ME&L Officer will specifically:

• Contribute to tracking and assessment of project/program activities; provide regular progress reviews for program improvement, learning and recommendations.
  
• Support the design, development and effective use of research instruments, data collection, analysis and reporting tools and systems.
  
• Provide technical support in the design of ME&L strategy, frameworks and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness through timely identification of challenges and development of related plans to eliminate or minimize such bottlenecks.
  
• Conduct routine data/indicator quality assessments – in close collaboration with the Data Management team - on project/program databases and provide extensive technical support for planning and implementation.
  
• Contribute to routine and ad hoc data analysis and interpretation using different statistical and database systems and tools and appropriate presentation formats.
  
• Identify and suggest innovative research and ME&L ideas, lead the conceptualization and contribute to the planning, implementation and review processes.
  
• Provide critical inputs, information and statistics for all workstreams pertaining to ME&L including proposal development and mechanisms for technical/donor reporting.
  
• Contribute to project/program reviews and planning workshops and assist the supervisor in preparing the relevant documentation.
  
• Contribute to project/ program evaluations and research activities including baseline studies, mid-term reviews, outcome and impact assessments.
  
• Prepare information products such as briefs and reports and more elaborated manuscripts/working papers for peer-review and publication as well as presentation of key findings in relevant conferences, workshops and symposiums.
  
• Contribute to staff members and partners’ capacity development on ME&L through sense making sessions, training and other resources.
  
• Supervise and coordinate unit staff members, interns and consultants as assigned.
  
• Contribute to solving complex problems, leading and supporting creative taskforce and working groups within the team.
  
• Perform any other tasks as required.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• A master’s degree preferably in development economics, business administration with excellent training in monitoring and evaluation. A specialization in measurement and metrics (statistics) is highly desirable.
  
• At least five (5) years of experience in the design and implementation of ME&L development projects with consideration of gender, socio-policy and related issues in agriculture and rural development.
  
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, analyse, synthesise and translate data, information and knowledge into useful products, interventions and policies generating positive social impact.
  
• Demonstrated ability on goal setting, priorities and effective results.
  
• Working knowledge of donor reporting systems and requirements.
  
• Fluency in both oral and written English – Knowledge of French is highly desirable.
  
• Strong background in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
  
• Solid experience in tools/strategy design for data collection, analysis and production of various information products.
  
• Experience in data management, knowledge of best practices for database development and maintenance, and use of statistical software package such as STATA, SPSS, R, NVivo, etc.
  
• Excellent ability to explore new ideas and opportunities for impact; and
  
• Ability to develop effective communication by establishing and maintaining solid working relationships with staff members, partners and stakeholders.
  

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent ability to explore new ideas and opportunities for impact; and
  
• Ability to develop effective communication by establishing and maintaining solid working relationships with staff members, partners and stakeholders.
  
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and responsibilities in a diverse, dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  
• Ability to work with competing priorities and deadlines.
  
• Good work ethics and sensitivity to different socio-cultural backgrounds.
  
• Strong analytical skills, expertise in handling both qualitative and quantitative data.
  
• Strong written and oral skills,presentation and problem handling skills.
  
• Attention to detail, tech-savvy, creative and performance-driven; and
  
• Strong ability to work well within a team and independently.