Institution : National Fund for Environment (FONERWA).
Job Title: Project M&E Specialist
Administrative Unit: Chief Finance Office
Job Level and Grade: 3.III
IV: 500
Index: 1890
Report to: Project M&E Analyst
Responsible for:
Functions / Tasks
Project results frameworks and applicant support
- Support applicants and project teams to develop logical frameworks, indicators, baselines, targets, data sources and reporting plans.
- Review the M&E sections of project proposals for clarity, measurability and feasibility, and provide practical feedback.
- Maintain project monitoring plans, indicator reference sheets and data collection tools.
Monitoring and Data quality
- Track project progress against agreed outputs, outcomes, milestones and targets; identify missing or inconsistent information.
- Review data submitted by implementing partners, conduct basic checks and follow up on corrections and supporting evidence.
- Participate in field visits, spot checks and verification exercises; document observations and agreed follow-up actions.
- Maintain accurate project records and update the Fund’s M&E database or tracking systems in a timely manner.
Analysis, Reporting and Evaluation
- Compile and analyse project data for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, highlighting progress, delays and emerging risks.
- Review partner monitoring reports and provide clear feedback on data quality, results and reporting requirements.
- Contribute project evidence and concise analysis to consolidated Fund reports and presentations.
- Support the preparation and coordination of midterm and final evaluations, including document collection, data requests and follow-up on findings.
Partner support and learning
- Identify common M&E capacity gaps among implementing partners and help prepare practical guidance or training materials.
- Support partner training sessions on indicators, data collection, verification and reporting.
- Document lessons, case examples and results from project implementation, working with the communications team where appropriate.
Job Specifications/Profile:
Relevant Qualifications
A master’s degree in Environment Policy and Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Economic Planning and Policy, Business Administration, Statistics, Development Studies or Project Management or a related field with exceptional experience and proved performance.
Required Experience
At least 3+ years of relevant working experience in programs/projects planning, monitoring and evaluation, impact evaluation or research analysis. Working in international organizations or in complex projects and dealing with various stakeholders is an added advantage.
Required Competencies
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to summarize disparate information in a clear and concise manner.
- Excellent research and data collection methodology skills.
- Ability to create organizational work plans based on higher-level goals.
- Skills in supporting staff with a variety of levels of knowledge and capabilities.
- Strong organizational skills to balance competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently to efficiently meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with mid and high-level partner contacts, the host government, and the local communities.
- Ability to apply the Fund regulations and procedures to daily work requirements.
- Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet programs and database management.
- Experience working with implementing partners
- Ability to collaborate well on a team while also taking initiative to complete assigned tasks with high competence.
