Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Systems

• Develop and implement M&E frameworks, logframes, and performance indicators aligned with project objectives.
• Design data collection tools, methodologies, and systems.
• Track project progress against targets, outputs, and outcomes.
• Ensure alignment with Results-Based Management (RBM) principles.
• Support baseline, midline, and endline evaluations.

Donor-Funded Project Monitoring & Compliance

• Monitor project activities in line with donor requirements and contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with reporting standards for donors (e.g., USAID, World Bank, FCDO, UN agencies).
• Track deliverables, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support donor audits, evaluations, and learning reviews.
• Maintain proper documentation for accountability and transparency.

Financial Tracking & Budget Monitoring

• Monitor project budgets in collaboration with finance teams.
• Track expenditure against planned budgets and analyze variances.
• Assess burn rates and cost efficiency of program activities.
• Link financial data to program outputs for value-for-money analysis.
• Support financial reporting inputs for donor reports.

Data Management, Analysis & Statistics

• Design surveys, sampling approaches, and data collection methodologies.
• Oversee data collection processes (field and digital tools such as KoboToolbox/ODK).
• Clean, validate, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
• Apply statistical techniques to generate insights and measure impact.
• Maintain databases and ensure data quality, integrity, and security.

Data Visualization & Reporting

• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards using Power BI.
• Integrate multiple data sources into real-time reporting systems.
• Present complex data in clear, user-friendly visual formats.
• Support program teams with data insights for decision-making.

Donor Reporting & Technical Writing

• Prepare high-quality donor reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Develop clear narratives linking activities, outputs, and outcomes.
• Produce case studies, success stories, and learning briefs.
• Ensure all reports meet donor formats, guidelines, and deadlines.
• Translate technical findings into clear, concise communication.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, or related field (Master’s is an added advantage).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in M&E, preferably in donor-funded programs.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, dashboards, data analysis).
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools like Power BI for dashboard development and visualization.
• Experience with data collection tools (KoboToolbox, ODK).
• Knowledge of statistical software (SPSS, STATA, or R).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (especially donor reporting).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/job-application/1211776