Monitoring,Evaluation,Accountability and Learning Officer

Main Purpose of the Job: The MEAL Officer will lead in the implementation of the MEL framework which involves periodic and systematic collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination of progress data on the result indicators. MEAL-related technical knowledge, advice and guidance will contribute to determining how effective, adaptive and innovative JF Kapnek’s programming is across the implementing areas. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the development and implementation of network-wide strategies, standards, tools, and best practices in MEAL that effectively engage partners, donors and government departments. Lead or contribute to the development of the MEAL portions of the technical design for proposals, including defining appropriate monitoring systems and indicators. Ensure collection, analysis and reporting of high-quality programme data through regular data quality assessments and support visits on MEAL. Lead in review of partner reports to ensure high-quality reports are submitted on time and facilitate quality data collection. Contribute to the customization and design of digital forms for data collection and the design of approaches for data visualization that facilitate use of data and quality reporting from partners. Ensure accurate and up to date data is entered into the project online database Lead in strengthening accountability systems using the established beneficiary feedback mechanisms Contribute to capacity strengthening initiatives in MEAL for staff and partners through helping develop learning and training strategies and agendas/curriculums, conducting trainings and workshops, and mentoring and coaching to programme staff. Lead the MEAL technical working group and foster MEAL sharing and learning amongst the broader network of partner organizations. Contribute to knowledge management and learning through collecting and analyzing program data, evaluating strategic projects, assisting with measuring program impact, capturing and sharing lessons learned and best practices, and research and internal reports. Participate in MEAL forums to collect and share best practices and promote JF Kapnek’s work. Requirements Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in M&E, Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences or related field. Master’s degree in development studies, statistics, public health, M&E, disability studies or another related field required will be a distinct advantage. A clean Class 4 Driver’s License At least 3 years’ relevant work experience in M&E in the field of OVC, Child protection public health, education or disability sectors. Demonstrated experience project design and proposal development, including technical writing. Excellent communication and presentation skills to all levels programme teams Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to final stages and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans. Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, Statistical analysis software, ICT systems for data collection (Android-based), information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks. Functional skills and knowledge: Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skill Excellent report writing and data management skills Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision and work under time pressure and meet deadlines