Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer – Child’s i Foundation

JOB PURPOSE:

Support a culture and practice of reliable planning, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and reporting. This includes updating and coordinating monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities & events, systems & databases which integrate the cross-cutting targets and results across all programmes to ensure accountability to all stakeholders.

KEY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Functions (KRAs)

MEAL Tools and Data Management

● Work with programme staff and managers to ensure the collection of relevant and appropriate data needed for an effective MEAL system which will be utilized in monitoring strengths, weaknesses and gaps in existing projects/ programs and services and for reporting on donor commitments.

● Incorporate field and technical team feedback to ensure the continuous improvement of data management systems.

● Timely update and sharing of data to MEAL management system

● Develop baseline data for each project component and all project indicators

Monitoring & Reporting

● Ensure the accuracy, relevance and timeliness of data as reflected on the strategy KPIs and external reports to donors, local government, partners and beneficiaries.

● Carry out data quality assessments/ audits regularly for MEAL data based on agreed indicators to guide decision making

● Provide alerts to the respective programme officers/ managers, on corrective actions required to avoid delays in implementation, including flagging operational issues and risks requiring timely actions.

● Review the quality of existing data in the project areas, the methods of collecting it and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation

● Support project managers in coordinating quality assurance and performance monitoring activity across the organization

Learning, Accountability and Capacity Building

● Support learning across the programme team by contributing to the process of quarterly evidence reviews and provide inputs which feed into reporting (Quarterly reports and annual report)

● Support direct staff training to ensure adoption of new data monitoring tools and quality of data collected

● Develop a plan of project related capacity building on M&E and for any MIS support that may be required. Regularly collect data on and analyse the complaints Reporting and Feedback Mechanism (CRFM) accountability data to help programme team to facilitate quality improvement

● Identify areas where project support to project staff is required. Together with MEAL manager organize refresher training on M&E for staff as required.

● Provide advice to the supervisor on improving project performance using M&E findings.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS (CONTACTS):

Internal contacts

● Programme Leads to gather accurate, relevant and timely data.

● Senior practitioners and social workers

External contacts

● Government officials

● Partner organisations

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education, Knowledge & Working experience

● Significant monitoring and evaluation experience (4 years+) in humanitarian, child programming or development contexts

● Understanding of Child protection and the process as well as or experience of working with organisations that focus on Child protection is favorable.

● Degree, preferably in statistics, information management, management, social Sciences or related fields

● Strong knowledge and proven experience on developing and analysing logical and conceptual framework

● Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies

● Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must. Microsoft office especially Word, Spreadsheets (Excel), Access, SPSS applications, experience in planning and managing surveys, developing and refining data collection tools, with data quality assessments and oversight

● Experience of writing and presenting reports and briefings

Skills and Abilities

● Excellent written and oral communications skills in English

● Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team and manage complex and sensitive organizational relationships

● Proven ICT skills especially in the development of MIS software using database software

● Ability to manage complex workloads and deliver work to tight deadlines

● Ability to travel frequently

● Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines

● Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it effectively to diverse audiences; ability to design and implement efficient workflows and procedures

● Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills

● Skills in research and documentation

Personal Attributes:

● Outgoing and proactive personality

● Self-motivation, high level of initiative and sense of responsibility

● Willingness to work out of office hours occasionally when necessary

● Proven ability to work as a member of a team

● Ability to work independently and with minimal direction or supervision

● Interest in alternative care and child protection issues

● Professional, motivated, flexible and culturally sensitive