The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing systems to track project performance, ensure accountability to donors, and support data-driven decision-making. The role requires strong technical expertise in donor-funded project monitoring, financial tracking, statistical analysis, data visualization (Power BI), and high-quality donor reporting.
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 using field and digital tools such as KoboToolbox and 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 by using the following link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/job-application/1211776
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