About the job WASAC - Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Organization: WASAC

Location: Head Quarter

Open Position : 2

Reports to: SPIU Coordinator

Nature of Contract: Short Term Contract

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive plans that will outline how monitoring and evaluation will be conducted, this includes setting objectives, selecting indicators, as well as determining methodologies for data collection and analysis.

• Analyze data to extract actionable insights and compile the findings into reports that will inform relevant stakeholders about the program progress, outcomes and impact.

• Collect, store and manage data efficiently to ensure it is accurate, reliable and accessible for analysis.

• Elaborate, pilot and validate quantitative and qualitative monitoring tools as well as design the corresponding data collection procedures.

• Support the preparation and review of annual work plans and program reports.

• Build capacity of program staff through leading learning opportunities to improve application of tools and processes and updates of evolutionary thinking around M&E.

• Lead efforts in reviewing existing evaluation approach and to promote more rigorous and impact- oriented evaluation design.

• Consolidate high quality M&E data and analysis on local governance, risks and conflict sensitivity.

• Compile and publish quantitative and qualitative monitoring results in visually attractive Monitoring Reports for internal and external audiences.

• Suggest strategies to the Project Management to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the projects by identifying bottlenecks and developing plans to minimize or eliminate the bottlenecks.

• Carry out daily, weekly and monthly reporting including status updates and decision-making processes.

• Offer leadership and technical support to project staff in the implementation of their monitoring responsibilities to ensure correct and timely collection of monitoring data.

• Design monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including setting clear objectives, defining key performance indicators (KPIs), and establishing data collection methods and tools.

• Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of data to track progress and outcomes of programs and projects, ensuring data quality and integrity.

• Develop evaluation plans and methodologies, including designing surveys, interviews, focus groups, and other data collection instruments to assess program impact and effectiveness.

• Generate regular reports and presentations on monitoring and evaluation findings, including synthesizing data, analyzing trends, and making recommendations for program improvement.

• Provide training and technical assistance to staff and partners on monitoring and evaluation techniques, tools, and methodologies.

• Facilitate learning sessions and knowledge-sharing forum.

• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by SPIU Coordinator.

Minimum Requirements

1. Master's degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Applied statistics, Economics, Civil engineering, Water engineering, Business Administration, or Management.

2. A minimum experience of 2 years in M&E field or project Management in donor-funded projects ((e.g., USAID, EU, UN agencies, World Bank or AfDB).

OR

1. Bachelor's degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Economics, Applied statistics, Civil engineering, Water engineering, Business Administration, Management

2. A minimum experience of 3 years in M&E field or project Management in donor-funded projects ((e.g., USAID, EU, UN agencies) World

Documents to be submitted

• Job application letter addressed to CEO

• A copy of Degree (s).

• A copy of service certificate (s) as proof of related work experience is a MUST.

?Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications not later than 06 February 2026.