Job Purpose:

• To support the development, implementation or mainstreaming of M&E functions and systems, specifically but not limited to Accountability, Monitoring & Evaluation (M & E) and Learning

• To contribute to the process of strengthening M&E department through deliverables as well as support in strategizing and planning for future growth

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

 Development of M&E department

• Define & Develop M&E functions within DIL
• Develop M&E Strategy based on defined functions for the department and assist in implementing the strategy
• Work with all departments to develop a mechanism to review external and DIL best practices in Accountability, M & E and Learning
• Deliver training and organize other capacity building activities for program staff on M & E and selected cross-cutting themes to program and M&E teams
• Lead training and other capacity building activities on Accountability mechanisms 
• Develop capacity building plan for program staff on capturing human interest stories, case studies and lessons learnt

 Capacity building of M&E, program and/or support staff in program quality and accountability mechanisms and approaches

• Revise existing module of M&E related trainings in order to make it more action oriented

Contribute to M&E institutionalization and follow-up

• Assist programs in defining sampling and assessment/surveillance methodologies and provide technical advice
• Provide necessary support to department  to review and build upon existing accountability mechanisms in line with applicable standards
• Design systems to collect and verify M & E data produced by Programs/Schools
• Provide Technical Support to assess the quality and effectiveness of M & E systems within each Schools
• Participate in processes to identify areas within Programs/Projects/Schools that need internal evaluations and help roll out the evaluations
• To develop methodologies to locate qualitative changes brought about by DIL in educating children
• Organize & Develop learning, knowledge sharing and capitalization workshops
• Provide necessary support in external evaluations (if applicable)
• Responsible for development of Yearly M&E Strategic Plan

Representation in relevant forums and working groups

• Represent DIL externally in issues related to monitoring, evaluation, accountability and reporting

Education, qualification, skills and experience:

Education: (Formal degree)

• Masters degree in Social Sciences

(Relevant) Experience:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in development sector

Skills: (Essential and Desirable)

• Excellent oral communication skills  (E)
• Excellent report writing skills (D)
• Strong analytical skills for qualitative and quantitative data (E)

Technical knowledge/ know how

Excellent computer skills especially statistical analysis using MS Excel etc.