M & E Officer

The M&E Officer will manage the quality of data captured, establish and maintain database systems, and analyze data for reporting purposes. The M&E Officer is responsible for supporting the M & E Manager to regularly collect, enter, verify, and analyze data and make timely database adjustments to measure the impact of the project and to help ensure monitoring and evaluation data is accurately incorporated into all organizational reports.

M&E system, standards, and guidelines:

· Contribute to M&E system development, implementation and/or improvement based on assessments and analysis of resources and capacity;

· Support the M&E Manager in formulating guidelines and SOPs for improved effectiveness and efficiency;

· Provide support to M&E Manager in project design and planning phases;

· Work with the project teams on implementing M&E plans, processes and tools.

· Support Program Management Department throughout all phases of the program including identification and design, establishment and planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation and wrapping up.

Monitoring, information management and reporting:

· Collaborate with the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager in designing M&E tools as and when required;

· Support in the establishment of beneficiary databases as per project requirements. Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis, draft reports.

· Ensure that all field-data is collected in a timely and efficient manner while emphasizing accuracy and quality; and M&E data and files are properly organized and documented;

· Conduct qualitative data collection through frequent visits to the field and have focused and well-structured discussions with the beneficiaries;

· Report on any identified shortfalls in M&E and/or information management to M&E Manager and follows up on proposed solutions;

· Research and conduct analysis of secondary data sources including needs assessments, context analysis and sector trends.

Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning:

· Support in the design and/or management of internal evaluations in areas such as field-based data collection activities, following up on the implementation of recommendations;

· Share relevant M&E findings with project manager in an appropriate format and participate in meetings with the staff to reflect on findings and agree on action plans;

· Organize/support field-based and context specific reviews and learning workshops or activities;

· Support the teams and partners in documenting lessons learnt and success stories by providing guidance and suggesting methods and tools;

· Contribute to the development and improvement of feedback and complaints mechanisms in collaboration with partners;

  · Deliver any other responsibility related to M&E assigned by the M & E Manager.

M & E Manager & Programs Manager

Bachelor's Degree in Development, Statistics, Information Management, or other related field.

+1 years of experience working at an NGO as an M&E Officer or Reporting Officer or similar number of years of experience as a data analyst

SKILLS

• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation systems and tools preferred
• Excellent use of technology (mobile data collection) / reporting / Analysis / MIS.
• Ability to work effectively under stress in emergency and other situations.
• Strong analytical skills, solid reporting methods.
• Solid commend of fluent English spoken and written is a must.

• Committed to equality and social inclusion.
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• High confidentiality, respect, and non-discrimination attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team player, flexible, able to handle pressure well and work in cross-cultural setting.
• High level of planning and organizing (ability to meet deadlines).
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively with others.
• Willingness to learn new skills and/or approaches.
• Ability to show initiative and take responsibility.

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