Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist: Local Organization

Deadline: 30 October 2018

A local NGO is looking for a suitably qualified, highly competent and motivated individual with a traceable experience in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation to fill in the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists. The position will be based in Manicaland Province to support a program aimed at ending child marriages and all forms of violence against girls and young women.

Job Purpose
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist contributes to the development of a monitoring framework for the project. He/she is responsible for the collection and documentation of data and monitors the project impact. He/ she regularly communicate the collected data to the partner Programme Managers and Project Coordinators.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Grant and /or Program Management Support – that includes supporting all M&E initiatives for assigned grants (s) /project(s) including monitoring data quality, tracking the progress of activities, and contributing to staff capacity building initiatives as necessary.

System Development – Creating frameworks and procedures for the monitoring and evaluation of project activities. Defining and implementing the programme key performance indicators (KPI) as well as monitoring them throughout the duration of the projects. Develop tools that ensure effective and efficient data collection. Developing log frame, result framework, coordination of baselines /end line studies, impact assessments. Project performance tracking, indicators, results chain, M&E manuals, critical pathways, Outcomes, activities and inputs)

Data Management and Analysis – Identify strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection and management systems and propose solutions. Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of data collection by programs and to verify the accuracy of reported data. Analyze changes and patterns in Key Performance Indicators indicator data and performance reports in order to support Program staff. Ensuring that donor, partner, and Senior Management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner. Support and participate in program and project evaluations

Communication and Reporting – Support the Management in reviewing donor reports to ensure high quality reports are submitted on time for this grant/program. Development of templates and or matrices for reporting both internally and externally. Review and analyse weekly, monthly, half yearly and annual reports to identify the causes of potential bottle necks in project implementation and to enhance quality of reporting.

Qualifications and Experience Required
Relevant Masters Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation or Equivalent; At least 5 years relevant work experience: Established experience and track record in monitoring and evaluation of donor funded programmes. Experience in developing programmatic reports and conducting M&E related tasks such as data validation and verification, data base management and maintenance; Good Analytical skills; Computer literacy – competent Data usage; including speedy collation and analysis of complex and high volume data; Excellent organizational, writing, analytical and administrative skills; Self motivation and enthusiasm and ability to work under own initiative. Must have a clean Class 4 driver’s license.

To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above specifications should apply via email to [email protected] clearly indicating the position being applied for on the subject line of the email. The application must include an application letter and a current CV with full contact details of at least three (3) contactable referees. Please, note that applications received outside the stated channel and deadline will be disqualified.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply