General Position Summary

The M&E Officer will be responsible for reviewing, monitoring and reporting of the field activities conducted by the SRs. r M & E Officer will be responsible to support Senior M&E Officer in day-to-day M&E-related matters. S/he will ensure that SRs are implementing field activities as per operational guidelines, prepare feedback on the monthly and quarterly reports submitted by SRs.

The incumbent will carry out regular field monitoring visits to the project sites according to the comprehensive M&E Plan, and will ensure that data reported by SRs and districts are accurate, quarterly reports/R & R tools are properly maintain at districts and partners’ office level. S/he will support  PR unit in reviewing of field visit data; monitoring visit data and preparation of field monitoring plan, finalization and updating of issues log. He will also ensure timely updates of field issues in the online issue log and digital tools, supporting the MEL unit, and maintain regular coordination with SRs to promptly follow up on these matters.

The incumbents shall support the PR unit for day to day grant management.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be required to:

-      Assist in preparation of MEL plans, project log frames and implementation to ensure adherence to Mercy Corps’ Minimum Standards, including the use of standardized tools, indicators, and documentation methodologies.

-      Support the M&E teams in designing/updating M&E tools, as well as in guiding data collection and analysis as required.

-      Support M&E unit in design and implementation of assessments, different surveys and other pre and post data collection and analysis tools.

-      Actively support in any additional evaluation MEL activities including but not limited to baseline surveys, Rapid Need Assessments (RNAs), PDMs, baselines, midlines, end-line evaluation studies and any other, household surveys.

-      Regularly document lessons learned, best practices, program data analysis summaries, and evaluations and provide evidence-based information, success stories, case studies and other high quality, results-based documentation.

-      S/ He will be tasked with serving as the focal person for the Community Accountability and Reporting Mechanism (CARM), ensuring the effective implementation of CARM activities in the field. Consolidate of periodic findings and recommendation of periodic progress M&E reports for submission to Senior Management.

-      Actively collaborate with the M&E unit in conducting Data Quality Assurance (DQA) procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of collected data.

-      Responsible to conduct SRs office visit to conduct on site data verification process

-      Regularly update the TOLA data to reflect the project's progress and alignment with its anticipated results and indicators.

-      Offer support to SRs and other project partners on effective record keeping practices and the proper maintenance of project-related folders.

-      Responsible for conducting monthly work plans review submitted by implementing partners in comparison to the SR wise targets and Performance Framework.

-      Coordination with SRs regarding timely submission of request and reconciliation of R&R tools, project assets and other IEC material

-      Participate in SR staff meeting, prepare and present presentation of PR unit and finalize minutes of meeting, follow up with SRs on given timeline.

-      Carry out field monitoring visits in line with the M&E Plan to ensure that the data collection tools are properly used in field and data entry is being done on required formats/systems following deadlines.

-      Provide on-site technical support and capacity building to field teams for implementation of project activities.

-      Prepare field monitoring reports,ensure that the monitoring reports are sent to the SRs after appropriate review and finalization. Follow up with SRs in this regard and update important issues in issue log.

-      Prepare presentation for field monitoring issue and present in different meeting, share important findings with component leads

-      Conduct follow up of the recommendations made in the previous visits.

-      Support to PR unit in GF, LFA, CCM and other review missions.

-      Follow all policies and procedures of Mercy Corps including Safety & Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

-      Any other task or responsibility assigned by the Senior M&E Officer and Senior Project Coordinator. 

Supervisory Responsibility

None  

Reports Directly To: Senior M&E Officer

Works Directly With:

• M&E officers

• Regional Coordinator of implementing partners

Knowledge and Experience

Master’s degree in social sciences or equivalent at least 3-5 years of field experience in the social or development sector preferably 2 of these years should be with an INGO. Two years’ experience of M&E including; field monitoring, desk monitoring, working on different monitoring tools compiling and analyzing data and supportive supervision. Strong knowledge of M&E principles is a must. Experience working in a Global Fund-funded program will be a plus. Experience of working in public health programs especially TB program will be an advantage. Good communication skills, proficiency in written and spoken English and knowledge of local languages. Candidate should have a good working knowledge of MS WORD (Advanced user), MS EXCEL (Advanced user), MS Power Point, MS OUTLOOK (Working Knowledge) and data analysis and visualization software.

Success Factors

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Good communication skills. Ability to communicate with field teams and communities. Ability and willingness to gain TB technical knowledge will be key. Attention to detail, and ability to understand and follow guidelines will be important success factors for this position.

NOTE:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• The management reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and female are strongly encouraged to apply.