Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Reporting to the Manager Research, the job holder shall be responsible for developing an effective monitoring and evaluation mechanism of its activities and programs in line with the Commission’s mandate within the Research & Knowledge Management Division.
He/She will provide accountability and ensuring success from start to finish.
Responsibilities

Develop an effective Monitoring and Evaluation tool, create a framework and procedure for project activities.
Define and implement the key project performance indicators (KPI) as well as monitor them throughout the duration of the project.
Analyze changes and patterns in KPI indicator data and performance reports in order to make recommendations to the Team.
Assist the Research Team in clarifying project information requirements.
Support Teams on ways to properly document, organize and capture the progress of the programs
Review performance of existing management information systems to help identify potential modifications or resources.
Recommend tools and strategies to increase program performance and results.
Implement and participate in Program and Project progress evaluation, survey and follow up in order to advise and recommend tools and strategies to increase performance and results.
Document and archive lessons learned on programs and activities in the Commission.
Develop, promote and adhere to best practice and to agreed systems and procedures in monitoring and evaluation; and
Undertake other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Sociology, Social Sciences, Information Systems, Project Management.
A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of Computer applications such as excel, word, statistical software, and social media platforms.
Member of relevant professional body.

Experience, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation and/or research;
He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Strong managerial skills, and ability to work for longer hours;