Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Programme Lead, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will undertake tasks related to programme monitoring and evaluation. The incumbent will be expected to:

MEAL Planning and Support

• Follow the MEAL Framework and support MEAL development and implementation. 
• Provide inputs into the development and refinement of MEAL tools, guidelines, and processes - including designing, pilot testing, and finalizing, in coordination with the M&E Specialist.
• Contribute to reviewing project MEAL frameworks and other key M&E deliverables including reports to ensure compliance with CPD MEAL standards
• Assist project planning processes related to MEAL work plan and budget.
• Take minutes, manage records and documentation, and ensure accurate and organized documentation management
• Support the MEAL team during workshops, trainings and other learning events
• Support various external and internal assessments, evaluations, and data requests

Data Analysis, Management, and Aggregation

• Compile, aggregate and ensure quality of project results data to measure programme level progress and achievements, including KPIs for existing and new projects
• Ensure proper maintenance and organization of results data and records to facilitate easy access and timely reporting and response to ad hoc requests
• Support analysis of project and programme data, for example by collating data, coding qualitative data, preparing summaries, etc. 
• Prepare relevant data required for reporting and aggregating into UN-wide monitoring frameworks under the supervision of the M&E Specialist.

Report Preparation and Documentation

• Assist in preparing a range of reports, including progress reports, monitoring reports, and other required documentation 
• Support the drafting of materials for internal and external stakeholders, including donors and implementing partners, ensuring clear and creative presentation of facts and figures

Education 

• A Master’s degree preferably in international development, law, human rights, statistics, peace studies, sociology or a related field from an accredited academic institution is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree preferably in the above fields with an additional two (2) years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.               

 Work Experience 

• Minimum 1 year of relevant MEAL experience working with humanitarian assistance, development, conflict management or peace building programmes is required.
• Experience in implementing monitoring and evaluation processes for  humanitarian, development, or peace programmes is required. 
• Familiarity with database management is required. 
• Demonstrated experience in producing writing and analytical skills are required.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (e.g. MS Office newer versions, Google Suite Applications) is required.
• Previous experience with electronic data capture, including KOBO Collect, is a distinct advantage.
• Programme implementation or monitoring experience in conflict-affected areas will be an asset.
• Experience working with the UN, NGOs, or civil society organisations is highly desirable. 

Language Requirements: 

• Fluency in both written and spoken English  is required. 
• Knowledge of an additional UN language is desirable.