The position is responsible for providing support to programme/project implementation in monitoring and measuring the impact of programs and activities; communicating M&E information, development of monitoring & evaluation tools, data collection, analysis and interpretation, coordination and follow-up on all field monitoring and evaluation activities, and reporting. The job involves ensuring proper planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning initiatives resulting to better information for decision-making and strategic planning at the programme and organizational level.

Job Description

Effective roll-out of MEAL collection and reporting systems to all staff and partners through training, site visits, manuals, and other technical support as needed.
Develop and oversee the implementation of appropriate data collection and analysis instruments and methodologies.
Maintain donor and/or paper-based donor Management Information System (MIS) for tracking and reporting all quantitative data and information including reporting on the organization’s strategic pillar indicators.
Analyze MEAL data and produce reports, factsheets with useful statistical analysis and presentation (charts, tables, histograms, box plots) as necessary in a timely manner.
Measure and report on qualitative and quantitative input, process, output, outcome, impact, objective, and goal-level performance indicators for all projects.
Represent the organization in different forums on MEAL related issues when required.
Contribute to proactive dissemination and use of knowledge gained through MEAL activities among the organizational staff.
Provide timely information around project successes to be scaled up as well as challenges to allow ‘course correction’ throughout life of the project.
Capacity build organizational staff, partners and contractors on beneficiary accountability.
Identify the MEAL training needs of team members and discuss plans with the Programme Manager for internal training.
Support field compilation of the quarterly and annual donor reports ensuring data and information reported is of high quality.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Business Management/Administration, Project Planning and Management, Social Sciences, Actuarial Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
At least two-year experience in planning, monitoring & evaluation especially in relevant or related field.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Passion for humanitarian work.

Behavioral Competencies:

Professionalism: Two-year significant experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning. Experience in grant cycles, strong analytical, problem solving and drafting skills is an added advantage.
Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication (written, spoken and presentational) skills.
Proficiency in writing proposal and reports in English.
Technology Awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources, etc.
Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
Managing Performance: Ability to supervise, coach, mentor and develop staff as required.

All Applications to be sent to Mrobert@norwegianaid.org