M&E Officer/Incharge Management Support
Unit

Job Summary & Specific Responsibilities:

The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer/Incharge Management Support Unit will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of a comprehensive, efficient and effective system of monitoring and evaluation (M&E System) that will enable the project to track progress, evaluate effectiveness, and assess the impact of programs portfolio. The ME Officer/Incharge MSU will provide technical leadership in M&E systems design and implementation. The incumbent will also act as resource for all project staff on utilization of M&E tools to enhance program design, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. S/he will also represent monitoring & evaluation reports in meetings with various stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Management

1. Develop and implement M&E strategy in conjunction with, and as a member of, the Senior Project Management Team to ensure project goal and objectives are met
2. Lead and supervise the project’s M&E team in order to have a state of the art project M&E unit
3. Participate in the development and revision of implementation plans, work plans and budgets
4. Liaise with M&E counterparts of local implementing partners, international, and government agencies involved in related activities and collaborate in promoting high quality results and complementary efforts

Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Improvement

1. Provide leadership in developing and implementing the M&E framework for the project based upon the new Life of Project Workplan and Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP)
2. Lead data collection, data cleaning, management and analysis activities across all project value chains and locations, which include the design and implementation of baseline, mid-term and end of project evaluations, surveys, special studies, and other components of the M&E system as technical assistance needs arise
3. Design, implement and revise the PMP, as needed, including the development of performance indicators, monitoring tools and results frameworks
4. Ensure integration of cross-cutting themes, such as gender equity and environmental mitigation, in the M&E designs 
5. Coordinate quality improvement activities across functions and value chains, including identifying potential quality gaps, developing and supporting staff trainings, and providing data to drive continuous improvement
6. Support the timely production of monthly, quarterly annual program reports and ad hoc reports as needed by the donor
7. Develop a monitoring and evaluation capability for all grant activities
8. Provide overall management for the IT/MIS and GIS team’s data collection, analysis, and dissemination of GIS data for program implementation, evaluation, and decision making

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, in relevant field with strong quantitative component (M&E, statistics, economics, etc.)
• At least 7-10 year experience with a combination of private sector and international development organizations, and at least 5 years of M&E experience with international donors funded programs.
• Familiarity with database design, analysis, and implementation of relational databases and GIS
• Experience in training, guiding, and managing field-based M&E staff, a plus
• Proven track record of successful teamwork, good presentation/facilitation skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills required; training design and instruction preferred
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access database required, SPSS a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in Urdu and regional languages
• Ability to travel up to 30% or more throughout project sites