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Description:

Job Purpose
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of the Project. Develop a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by the Project. Provide technical assistance to the implementing agencies, particularly in relation to monitoring, reporting and governance issues.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the revision of the project log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance indicators and their measurement.
• Assist in the development and/or finalization of the project Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant.
• Develop the overall framework, for project M&E, for example mid-term project review, impact assessment, final evaluation, develop project Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant data collection systems.
• Maintain and administer the M&E database; analyse and aggregate findings.
• Support project progress reporting, project mid-term review and final evaluation.
• Identify areas where technical support to project partners is required. Organize refresher training on M&E for partners as required.
• Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project. Provide advice to the supervisor on improving project performance using M&E findings.
• Check that monitoring data are discussed in appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussions to fill any gap.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager and the Director Insights

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Good knowledge of programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation techniques and practices.
• Familiarity with impact assessment an advantage
• Good knowledge and experience regarding gender mainstreaming.
• Good moderation, facilitation and training skills.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise and negotiate with government and social partners
• Ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for the formulation, administration and evaluation of projects
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team and good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer applications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in diversified environments.

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