Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Coordinator - Technical Assistance

Job Description

Build capacity of Implementing partners on MEL: 70%.

• In collaboration with Implementing partners, review or develop theory of change for TA projects being implemented.
• Support local partners in the development of MEL plans that align with the identified project.
• Support local partners in the development of M&E frameworks including logical framework, Performance management plans, indicators tracking tables among others.
• Support refinement and development of data collection tools, including household surveys, targeting, training and other tools.
• Build the capacity of local partner staff in development and use of project M&E tools and indicator performance tracking table for monitoring progress.
• Build capacity of partner staff to conduct data quality checks, data cleaning and other internal assessments.
• Develop/update training materials for key aspects of monitoring and verification tools, protocols and processes where necessary.
• Support in capacity development of local partner MEL staffs in carrying out key MEL activities.
• Support co-design activities to ensure that MEL adaptation are incorporated into the projects being implemented
• Work partners to increase effectiveness and quality of data collection policies and processes
• Contribute to ongoing MEL-related professional development for partner MEL and other staff
• Manage and lead the database management system.

Analysis and reporting: 10%

• Support partners in creation end of cycle reports and other reports as needed and upon request.
• Ensure logframes and indicator tracking tables are updated.
• Support partners to analyse performance and generate end of cycle statistics.
• Maintenance of participant tracking and monitoring dashboards and custom reports; creation of additional internal reports and memos as necessary.
• Creation of MEL Reports for funders/stakeholders in line with regional/project specific obligations.
• Ensure there are clear timelines in place for formal reporting both internal and for external stakeholders.
• Ensure findings are shared with relevant parties on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in special project evaluations, and review of M&E tools.

Learning and adaptation: 10%

• Support performance reviews and document adaptations in the program.
• Support partners in documentation of challenges and lessons learned in the program.
• Support development of learning products for each project.
• Support in refinement and upadting of TA documentations including MEL Framework, Reporting Templates, Manuals and other SOPs.
• Provide M&E support for Innovations and Learning initiatives as assigned by supervisor.
• Identify tools, resources, and best practices to help improve MEL programming.

Administration: 10%

• Manage relationships with partners as requested.
• Build and maintain relationships with partner MEL staff and have regular check-ins.
• Participate in VE MEL activities when needed.
• Other tasks assigned.

7.Safeguarding: "Safeguarding at VE is everyone’s responsibility."

• Continuously sensitize program participants about possible risks of child abuse, sexual/financial exploitation, prevention, and response mechanisms.
• Ensure compliance with VE’s safeguarding policies and Code of Conduct in all programs, operations, and practices.
• Report any incident of child or adult safeguarding in program operations for appropriate action and follow-up.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, international development or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience conducting monitoring and evaluation for social impact programming.
• Experience working with Ultra-Poor Graduation (UPG) projects is desirable.
• Experience with salesforce and Taro works is a plus.
• Experience with working as part of a diverse team with the ability to email, phone, skype and other virtual communications.
• Experience in supervising data collection and teams of field workers.
• Possess the technical knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the role, including.

Strong quantitative skills and experience with data analysis; good

command of STATA

o Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS Word and MS Power Point

o Proficiency with Google Documents, Gmail, and Android applications,

and electronic or mobile data collection system

o Understand the elements of data quality: consistent, complete,

accurate, timely, verifiable, valid

o Literacy with the basic methods for data collection: Surveys,

interviews, site visits/observation, focus group discussions,

participatory methods, pre-existing data.

o Aptitude for implementing Baseline surveys, End-line Surveys,

Market Price Monitoring Surveys, Business Progress Surveys,

Targeting Surveys, Business Saving Groups Surveys and Post

Distribution Monitoring Surveys.

o Aptitude for conducting data quality assessments as per Village

Enterprise DQR standards.

• Possess training and Communication Skills

o Demonstrate ability to communicate key concepts to people

o Ability to orally communicate issues, problems and key information

o Ability to write clearly, concise memos highlighting issues,

problems and key information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection.
• Experience with working with International Non-Governmental organizations.
• Ability to multi-task within tight deadlines and with strong attention to detail;
• Excellent English, oral and written;
• Strong collaborative and relationship management skills.

To Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the set criteria are invited to send their Cover Letter and CV (Maximum 3 pages) including 3 referees, on the online platform. 

Affirmative Action:

Village Enterprise will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Village Enterprise will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Village Enterprise does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by the law. Village Enterprise will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship to daily operations.

Village Enterprise is a corruption, solicitation or bribery free organization. We or any of our employees or associates do not charge money from job applicants before, during or after recruitment. Please report malpractices through our safeguarding Tollfree hotline 0800724810

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