Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer at Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA)

SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

• The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer supports the execution of programs and projects by monitoring and assessing their impact. Responsibilities include sharing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) information, creating monitoring tools, conducting surveys, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, managing structured data, coordinating field monitoring and evaluation efforts, and preparing reports.

Duties and responsibilities

• Conduct baseline surveys, evaluations and studies as designed in program implementation framework for HiH EA.
• Undertake M&E activities and initiatives including management of data quality, tracking progress of program activities implementation and impact and outcomes.
• Support the development and pre-testing of monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Support the M&E Manager in defining and implementing of the key performance indicators (KPI), as well as monitoring throughout the duration of projects.
• Perform regular field visits to ensure projects/programs are implemented according to project/program design.
• Undertake data analysis, interpretation, manipulation and reporting for internal use and external distribution to partners, donors, government agencies etc.
• Support fundraising and resource mobilization by providing relevant data and information for proposal writing, concept papers etc.
• Maintain positive relationship with beneficiaries, local communities, partners, collaborators, government agencies and other external contacts.
• Represent and participate in forums where nominated and promote HiH EA’s work.
• Compile and submit periodic and management reports as prescribed.
• Data Quality and Documentation Management
• Ensure compliance with relevant norms, protocols, guidelines and regulations as established by the M&E system and maintain high quality standards in the performance of M&E components at HiH EA.
• Oversee processes that ensure quality control for data management and ensure accurate reporting of findings.
• Maintain proper storage of data and information and carry out regular back-ups.
• Identify strengths and weakness in existing data collection and management systems and propose solutions to M&E Manager and management.
• Ensure M&E frame and tools capture and document case studies, best practices, experiences and lessons learned for internal and external sharing.
• Participate in the dissemination of findings; share M&E reports with operations that document findings highlighting areas of successes and proposed reviews, experiences and learning points.
• Coordinate implementation of adopted best practices processes.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Science (Mathematics/Statistics), Economics, Social Science (Social Scientists) Administration, Information Management, Project Management or any related field,
• Post-graduate or professional qualification in monitoring and evaluation or project planning and management.
• Statistical data analysis skills such as SPSS, Epi Info, STATA etc preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Ability to design M & E tools, surveys, surveillance systems, and evaluations
• Excellent analytical and detail-oriented individual with extensive experience in research, surveys and data management.
• Strong information technology and demonstrated ability to work with data analysis tools/packages and MS Office applications.
• A dynamic, innovative, highly motivated individual with good analytical skills and practical experience in management of structure data.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver under minimal supervision.
• Good planning, organizational and coordination skills and demonstrated ability to multitask and comply with standards and guidelines.
• Good interpersonal skills, team orientation, public relations skills and ability to network and interact easily with people from diverse backgrounds at the local community level.
• Good communication and presentation skills; good spoken and written English, and Kiswahili and demonstrated ability to write clear and concise reports.