Job Description
Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Specialist will be responsible but not limited to the following:
• Collect data and evidence to inform the elaboration of sector policies, strategies and plans;
• Ensure that the plans are results-oriented and informed by the review findings against strategic policy and programs implementation;
• Establish the performance indicators of the sector programs and activities and maintain regular tracking approaches to inform decision makers;
• Develop and strengthen relationship with stakeholders and organize periodic, quarterly, annual and end of programs reviews;
• Develop project performance monitoring plan and ensure adherence to plan during projects implementation;
• Develop, disseminate and operationalize monitoring and evaluation tools for harmonized and timely data generation;
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools and systems that effectively track projects deliverables and progress;
• Ensure the linkage between the plans and the budgets;
• Create evaluation frameworks including specific methodologies to conduct project evaluations;
• Conduct or oversee baseline, mid-line and end-line projects surveys and gather data into a reportable format;
• Devise quantitative and qualitative indicators, benchmarks, and data sources for program deliverables;
• Organize M&E field visits to ascertain status of project achievements and undertake interviews and discussions with program staff and stakeholders;
• Record data and prepare reports following each program monitoring visit;
• Provide pertinent monitoring and evaluation data to the Program Manager to strategically inform decisions on project implementation;
• Document best practices and success stories and prepare documentation for public relations purposes;
• Assist the Program Manager and SPIU Coordinator with preparation of high quality quarterly and annual reports that highlight project achievements and milestones;
• Make clear, concise, and of high technical quality presentations and materials to be shared with key partners;
• Prepare monthly M&E reports in time for monthly team reflection meetings;
• Ensure an end of project evaluation is carried out with documentation on lessons learnt to inform future programs and interventions of the Ministry;
• Development of tools and tools for monitoring and evaluation of programs;
• Manage M&E database and files;
• Reporting and documentation for both internal and external purposes;
• Actively assist in research to support development of new program/project proposals
• Develop quality assurance and quality enhancement strategies of the SPIU and
• Perform any other assignments assigned by the supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelors in Project Management
5 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Project Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation
5 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Economics
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Development Studies
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation
3 Years of relevant experience
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Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Knowledge of National Planning, budgeting and reporting framework, tools and systems
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Knowledge of results-based management, logical framework approach, strategic planning processes and tools
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Knowledge of results based management, logical framework approach, strategic planning processes and tools
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Conversant with computer programs relevant to management and administration (Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Package a minimum, conversant with statistics software and financial management software a strong asset)
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3 years of working experience in monitoring and evaluation of external donor funded projects/programs
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Bachelor’s degree with Five years (5) or Master’s degree with seven (7) years of Related/relevant working experience with external donor funded projects/programs
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