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• Continuously report on progress and
  performance of Activity indicators according to the selected activity
  priority interventions.
• Organize logistics for undertaking field
  based evaluation of the Activity in all regions.
• Develop concept notes/ proposals based on
  the findings of monitoring and evaluation of processes.
• The M&E Officer will technically
  support Activity manager in producing reports (quarterly, annual, final)
  in a timely manner which accurately reflects field level conditions and
  programming progress according to the design.

• Guide and lead the team in all data
  collection processes
• Collect data through activity records,
  surveys, focus groups, training participant surveys and the MIS.

• Develop provisional targets to track the
  work plan through monitoring and evaluation.
• Keenly track, record and report physical
  progress against the implementation plans in consultation with the
  Activity team.
• Measuring progress on interventions
  outlined in the work plan
• Conduct M&E plan reviews in
  collaboration with YLA, these sessions will evaluate activity progress.
• Develop Measurable Outputs and
  continuously review performance Indicators.
• Recommend strategies for enhancing the
  efficiency and effectiveness of the Activity by identifying issues and
  developing plans to minimize or eliminate such issues.
• Provide activity targets  targets to monitor progress
• Provide technical support to the field
  teams in interpreting Activity M&E framework and detailed
  implementation plan aligned to the impact measurement
• Hold review/discussion with project team
  to identify the feasibility of the M&E format implementation and
  introduce appropriate modification, if required.
• Regularly review monitoring reports to
  assess impact and identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in
  implementation.
• Further guide, supervisor and ensure
  completion of assigned tasks to the Activity team and other contracted
  persons/organizations to achieve the set goals

• The M&E Officer will coach, train and
  assist co-workers in understanding and implementing M&E activities.
• Train and assist Activity field staff in
  conducting evaluations and will ensure that evaluation findings are
  utilized in future program design.
• Use the M&E system results as a basis
  for indicators and measuring progress on interventions in the work plan
• Facilitating, with the appropriate use of
  available technology, the identification and documentation of lessons and
  best practice, the sharing and dissemination of knowledge and experience
  for the benefit the Activity.
• Collect or compile success stories, good
  practices and case studies

• Support manage the information-gathering
  process for results and performance reports, in addition to other
  briefings, summaries, papers, presentations, etc. for various audiences as
  needed tracking results through monitoring and reporting
• Collecting, compiling and analyzing
  reports at different levels and preparing consolidated progress report for
  management in accordance with the approved reporting formats.
• Report to the M&E and Activity
  managers, on progress vis-à-vis planned activities and expected outputs of
  the Activity.
• Submit monthly and quarterly progress
  reports and ensure timely donor reporting.
• Undertake regular visits to the field to
  asses and evaluate Activity performance and disseminate findings as
  appropriate in consultation with the Activity manager
• Document the learning and success of the
  intervention.

• The ideal candidate for the M&E
  Officer vacancy should hold a Bachelors’ degree in development related
  subjects, such as Economics and Statistics. A  Post Graduate Diploma in Project
  Monitoring and Evaluation is desirable
• A minimum of three years’ experience of
  working in Monitoring and Evaluation
• Demonstrates substantial experience in
  M&E or other programming role.
• Proven ability in Data Collection, Data
  Management and Analysis.
• Past experience of conducting project
  evaluations including using survey methodologies, Feed-the-Future (FTF)
  M&E frameworks.
• Good knowledge of project cycle management
  and development.
• Computer skills especially in statistical
  analysis using programs such as SPSS, MS Access, STATA, Excel and MS
  Office packages.
• Ability to multitask in a very fast-paced,
  often rapidly changing environment
• Ability to manage partnership
  relationships with diplomacy, seeking win-win solutions. A demonstrated
  ability to work effectively with a variety of constituents is a must
• Stress tolerance and resilience; sense of
  humor; highly organized; attention to detail; and ability to work under
  pressure with multiple and shifting priorities
• Proven analytical and project management
  skills, including the ability to move projects forward from inception to
  implementation to completion with adherence to deadlines;
• Ability to follow instructions thoroughly
  while also providing a strategic and critical eye to identify and address
  additional gaps;
• Ability and experience in developing and
  maintaining effective working relationships with people, internally and
  externally, from a wide-variety of types of organizations, cultural
  backgrounds, and functional expertise;
• Excellent communication and analytical
  skills.
• Willingness to undertake regular field
  visits
• Previous experience in youth development
  interventions
• Excellent facilitation and coordination
  skills
• Team work orientation
• Good networking skills
• Strong documentation and proposal
  development skills

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