Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Senior Officer

Main Duties:

• Plan and lead all project MEL activities in line with the agreed MEL plan to ensure ARKand the donor (FCDO) can track the effectiveness and efficiency of delivery, identifylessons, implement project changes and meet all reporting requirements
• Maintain and update the LAF NSAP MEL plan as required. This includes the Theory ofChange, Results Framework, Logical Framework, indicator list, data collection tools andinstruments, reporting schedule and any other MEL-related donor requirements.
• Review and improve the existing MEL frameworks based on experience and bestpractices/standards in the field.
• Conduct focus group interviews, needs assessments, surveys, baseline and endlineassessments as required.
• Manage the data collection, knowledge management and analysis of data consistentwith ARK guidelines
• Create and deliver MEL trainings and provide ongoing support to the LAF NSAPmentors, trainers and advisors on the use of MEL tools.
• Quality-assure all collected data on performance indicators (timeliness, accuracy,validity, reliability, integrity, completeness) including by conducting field visits todelivery locations.
• Draft all M&E reports, including success, impact stories, and ad hoc requests.
• Update the quarterly and annual progress reports, aggregating data and findingsacross programme components. Identify opportunities for contributing to and supportthe creation of other relevant reports and publications using program data andfindings.
• Manage and store all LAF NSAP programme data in secure locations.
• Manage and support the work of the Third-Party Monitor (TPM).
• Communicate M&E findings to stakeholders as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

Essential:

• Extensive MEL experience in the international development, security, or stabilisationsectors, working with governmental and intergovernmental donors.
• In-depth knowledge of MEL tools, techniques, and approaches, including complexity-aware monitoring and adaptive management models.
• Experience utilising qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection andanalysis, as well as interest and advanced knowledge of relevant data collection,management, analysis, and visualisation software.

Desirable:

• Master's degree in a relevant subject e.g. International Development, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology or Area Studies.
• Experience working in the security sector including monitoring effectiveness of projects that train and equip military and policing actors.
• Experience of management information systems and visualisation software/tools.
• Experience working on projects funded by the UK CSSF/ISF.