Monitoring, Evaluation, Results and Learning (MERL) Officer 190 views

The MERL officer will be based in Harare and provides support to the MERL Programme Coordinator. S/he is responsible for ensuring that all information and data from project activities across the COMPASS Africa coalition are captured, documented, analyzed and reported in a results-based and timely manner for internal and external reporting according to the MERL Management Plan and at the direction of the Program Coordinator. The MERL officer will also strengthen the learning work of the MERL hub such as supporting the development of case studies, supporting capacity strengthening of MERL champions, and monitoring and summarizing learnings from inter-COMPASS collaborations and engagements on existing social media/ communications platforms.

Duties And Responsibilities

Supports the Programme Coordinator and MERL team to implement the COMPASS MERL Management Plan; Assists in the provision of in-country support and technical assistance to COMPASS partners on the use of COMPASS M&E and learning tools and sound data collection; Collects and synthesis timely, complete and accurate data for reporting from the various COMPASS communication platforms; Contributes to the quantitative and qualitative analysis of M&E data/evidence and drawing conclusions on project performance, including the development of case studies, MERL summaries and regular reporting of MERL indicators to programme and donors; Assists with planning and provision of ongoing technical assistance to COMPASS partners; i.e. MERL related orientation, training and ongoing support.

Duration

Two months – September to October 2021. (with potential for renewal and extension to annual contract)

Qualifications And Experience

First degree in social/behavioral sciences or related discipline; 1+ years relevant working experience in a programme M&E role; in health or development sector; Strong knowledge of typical M&E activities (Log frames, quantitative and qualitative methodologies & analytical approaches); Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health advocacy; Experience working with multiple civil society stakeholders in HIV and health programming; Multi-level oral & written communication skills; Analytic and creative thinking with ability to work independently. Experience in website or social media management is an added advantage.