JOB DETAILS:

Job  Summary

Supported by SIYEP Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Specialist, s/he is responsible for the program PMEL in AFARD.

Roles    &  Responsibilities

Data Collection and Analysis

• Ensures that all PMEL activities are embedded in program implementation and provides technical operational support and coordinates the management of PMEL activities.
• Train Project staff in SIYEP PMEL framework and ensure gender and safeguarding and disability inclusion are mainstreamed in program data management.
• Collect data across program components, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
• Conduct data analysis and visualization to track program and expenditure progress, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.

Accountability and Feedback Mechanisms

• Establish and manage feedback and complaint mechanisms for program participants and partners.
• Support the Program Manager to ensure that feedback is captured, analyzed, and addressed in a timely and effective manner.

Learning and Knowledge Management

• Facilitate regular learning and reflection sessions with Project staff to capture lessons learned, best practices, and challenges.

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare regular progress reports highlighting key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
• In liaison with CNS, communicate PMEL findings internally and externally.

Person specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative economics, and Monitoring and Evaluation.
• A post graduate diploma in project planning and management or data management is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience working in monitoring, evaluation and learning function in a large and fast paced donor funded project and preferably in a consortium setting.
• Knowledge and experience in qualitative and quantitative data management software e.g., SPSS, STATA, EXCEL, Power BI.
• Strong proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, analysis, and reporting.
• Familiarity with conducting surveys, evaluations, and assessments.
• Familiarity with participatory approaches to MEL and beneficiary feedback mechanisms.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and partners.