Job Purpose
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against outputs, outcomes and impacts. S/He will lead the analysis of data collected for the assessment of progress and areas of improvement. S/He will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidate program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt. S/He will support all the technical staff in M&E functions and will manage any M&E related staff in the program.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
. Maintain and update a robust M&E system for the project that ensures the highest data quality and use of data for decision making.
. Develop and manage the Project’s Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) in collaboration with project staff and partners.
. Operationalize the PMP, relevant dashboards and institutionalize monthly data reviews by the project management team (PMT).
. Oversee and coordinate execution of key M&E components (assessment, design, implementation, baseline, monitoring, evaluation, transition, learning and documentation) across the sub-grantees with a particular focus on results and impacts as well as lessons learned.
. Ensure that Sub grantees demonstrate the required MEAL capacity and ensure that core information for grant management, partners, and funding agencies is available.
. Identify MEAL requirements that require consultancy or partnership, planned for and executed effectively.
. Lead the project team in setting and monitoring the project targets and milestones.
. Identify MERL technical assistance (TA) needs of partners, facilities and/or government counterparts and provide/organize TA through training, mentorship, and/or on-site supervision.
. Support technical staff in M&E functions and manage M&E project staff.
