Job Purpose

To develop and implement M&E systems focused on data collection, analysis and reporting to ensure the implementation of policies and strategies according to the M&E framework

To Improve the quality of DIL Program & Training through maintaining efficient and effective monitoring & evaluation systems to improve accountability. The position focuses on data collection, analysis and reporting to ensure effective implementation of policies and strategies according to the M&E framework. 

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Assists program, training and IT Program  in developing systematic and realistic monitoring tools that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report project performance indicators.
• Conducts baseline surveys, follow-on monitoring and evaluation exercises to ensure the quality and accountability of various on-going projects.
• Analyzes the collected data for accountability and quality of projects
• Formulates analytical report of assessment/evaluation and shares with the relevant department manager.
• Ensures that monitoring and evaluation findings, lessons learnt and recommendations  are integrated into management efforts for improved programming.
• Facilitates documentation, reporting of assessments, program data and best practices for internal and external sharing
• Carries out regular onsite monitoring of projects as directed by M&E manager, project manager and technical coordinators and provides on spot necessary guidance
• Conducts frequent field visits to collect and collate monitoring report for each project site
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies as set by DIL standards
• Develops and maintains effective information database on projects
• Acts as a focal person for communication and coordinating information request and documentation of practices for internal and external sharing.
• Performs other monitoring tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the relevant departments
• Assists M&E Manager in developing and strengthening M&E framework & plans
• Supports Programs & Training teams in developing new initiatives by providing data and other relevant information
• Provides M&E in put in development of new proposals/projects
• Coordinates with relevant departments for monitoring & evaluation visits to project areas
• In consultation with Program & Training Director, reviews quarterly, semi/annual training & program reports and provides feedback on M&E issues pertaining to content and processes to gather data
• Builds capacities of & supports SOs in area of M&E
• Assists M&E Manager & relevant departments in developing measurable performance indicators to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of various program and training processes & functions related to DIL schools overall management, curriculum, teaching and learning

Education, qualification, skills and experience:

Education: (Formal degree)

• Masters/Bachelors degree in Social Sciences 

(Relevant) Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in development sector, preferably with an I/NGO

Skills: (Essential and Desirable)

• Oral communication skills  (E)
• Report writing skills (D)
• Strong analytical skills for qualitative and quantitative data (E)

Technical knowledge/ know how

• Excellent computer skills especially software for statistical analysis like MS Excel, SPSS etc.