The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M & E Officer) undertakes to set up all monitoring and evaluation systems of the EU Gender project. The position supports monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project; assist in coordinating across the available components of the Project to ensure effective implementation of M&E/MIS; assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use.
KEY TASKS
Support all M&E initiatives including monitoring data quality, tracking the progress of activities, and contributing to staff capacity building initiatives as necessary
Provides monitoring and evaluation (M&E) services and documentation of EU Gender project results
Support EU Gender project coordinator and management in reviewing donor reports to ensure high quality reports are submitted on time
Assists management in establishing log frames, M&E work plans, and targets throughout project implementation
Review and analyze weekly reports to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and to enhance quality of reporting
Develop and strengthen planning, monitoring and evaluation procedures
Monitor all EU Gender project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving the projected outputs
Develop output, outcome and impact indicators for the project success
Monitor the sustainability of the project’s results
Provide feedback to the management on project strategies and activities
Suggest strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying shortcomings in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such shortcomings
Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities
Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system
Develop indicators and a monitoring strategy for the project
Routinely monitor the programme implementation and performance of EU grants both at country and Africa Regional Office levels
Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to management
Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist management in preparing relevant reports
Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project
Assist in project coordination to ensure effective implementation of M&E systems
Undertake other related duties in accordance with instructions from the EU Gender project management.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Public Health, Health Economics or related field of study.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
3-5 years’ Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation.
Ability to produce high-quality briefs and reports in English (and French).
SKILLS
Bilingual (French and English)
Good project management skills
Good project/programme monitoring and evaluation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills – articulate, tactful and diplomatic
Good research, analysis and report writing skills
Good written communication skills
Good organizational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines
Good budgeting and financial skills
Excellent IT skills – Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willing to take initiative
Willing to travel extensively, at country level and internationally
Subscribe to IPPF’s vision and values including respect of diversity, inclusiveness, social justice and accountability.
*Salary will be negotiated depending on the candidate’s experience and skills for the position.
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