Planning and Monitoring Officer

JOB Description – Planning and Monitoring Officer

Job Purpose / Main Functions:

The Planning and Monitoring Officer supports the implementation of structured action plans and tracking mechanisms for Social Development Centers (SDCs). This role ensures alignment with project objectives and effective monitoring of project activities.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Key responsibility

• Develop and implement structured action plans (P3) for SDCs.
• Track and assess project execution to ensure adherence to objectives and timelines.
• Provide technical support for data collection, monitoring frameworks, and performance indicators.
• Conduct periodic reviews and evaluations to assess impact and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance project effectiveness.

Communication and Coordination

• Ensure close coordination and update with the team members, and other supporting departments.
• Communicating efficiently with technical team and managers conveying to them ideas and new proposals according to daily observation.
• Participate with in donor visits and promote proper preparation and implementation.
• Conduct communication with the stakeholders, partners, and municipalities through regular visits.

Organisational Policies

• Respects the Prevention from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy (PSEA), ensuring the policy’s implementation and prompt notification of the PSEA Focal Point with any information regarding potential breaches of the policy.
• Is aware of, abides by and promotes the practices and values set out in all other COOPI policies and procedures such as the Internal Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures and other policies.
• Undertake all other duties that may be requested by the line-manager and that are compatible with the job.
• Participate actively in weekly and monthly coordination meeting with the line managers.

Job requirements:

Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in planning, monitoring, and evaluation (M&E).

Technical Competencies:

1. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
2. Experience with data collection tools and M&E methodologies.
3. Proficiency in MS Office and data analysis software.

Other Skills:

1. Good communication and facilitation skills
2. Self-management
3. Mission orientation
4. Teamwork
5. Cultural sensitivity
6. English and Arabic (written, read and spoken)
7. Computer Skills
8. Driving License (mandatory)