Job responsibilities

• Develop Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks tailored to the specific objectives and components of the EU Project

• Define key Performance indicators related to child development such as access to quality ECD services, and child well-being indicators.

• Oversee the collection and analysis of data related to child development including information on access to integrated ECD services;

• Utilize both quantitative and qualitative methods to assess program performance and impact

• Monitor progress toward achieving key project outcomes

• Analyze data to track trends, identify gaps, and inform program decision-making.

• Ensure the quality and integrity of M&E data by conducting regular data quality assessments, validation exercises, and checks for accuracy and completeness

• Provide feedback and support to field staff on data collection methods and standards.

• Plan and coordinate evaluations of child development interventions, including baseline assessments, mid-term reviews, and impact evaluations

• Prepare regular M&E and program reports documenting progress, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned

• Present findings to program stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and implementing partners.

• Ensure that M&E findings are disseminated widely and used to inform program planning and decision-making.

• Build the capacity of project staff and partners in M&E principles and practices related to child development.

• Provide training on data collection methods, monitoring tools, and analysis techniques to strengthen the M&E skills of project stakeholders.

• Facilitate learning and knowledge-sharing within the child development program, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and adaptive management

• Coordinate with other stakeholders working in Child Development, including government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations

• Participate in coordination and management meetings and working groups to ensure alignment of M&E efforts and avoid duplication of efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics

  5 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelors in Project Management

  5 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Project Management

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics

  5 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation

  5 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Economics

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Statistics

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation

  3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Knowledge of National Planning, budgeting and reporting framework, tools and systems

• Decision making skills

• Strong Analytical skills

• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports

• Knowledge and skill in designing and managing databases and data management systems using open-source platform

• Knowledge of statistical software for data analysis (R, Stata, SPSS, Advanced Excel)

• Designing and implementing M&E Systems