Evaluation & Monitoring Specialist at Clear Leaf

Job Description:

M&E System Design:

• Support the development of the M&E System in line with donor requirements and needs of the project
• Elaborate, pilot and validate quantitative and qualitative monitoring tools as well as design the corresponding data collection procedures
• Lead efforts in reviewing existing evaluation approach and to promote more rigorous and impact-oriented evaluation design
• Support and engage in the design and management of constructive information feedback loops to inform program design
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Monitoring Implementation:

• Supervise and coordinate application of monitoring tools to track program performance in line with the Theory of Change and the M&E Plan
• Offer leadership and technical support to project staff in the implementation of their monitoring responsibilities to ensure correct and timely collection of monitoring data
• Manage and conduct qualitative monitoring among program beneficiaries and other stakeholders, such as surveys, focus group discussions, interviews and case studies

Data Management:

• Coordinate analysis of real-time program monitoring data collected on a weekly and termly basis
• Lead and conduct analysis of quantitative data as well as qualitative data on all program inputs, outputs and outcomes
• Compile and publish quantitative and qualitative monitoring results in visually-attractive Monitoring Reports for internal and external audiences

Impact Evaluation:

• Lead the process of designing, piloting and validating quantitative and qualitative evaluation tools
• Oversee and supervise the coordination of impact survey administration and implementation
• Design data analysis in line with the projects Theory of Change and conduct impact data analysis on program outcomes
• Elaborate and design Impact Reports based on impact evaluation results

Administration and Finance:

• To develop and manage budgets for specific projects and to sign off expenditure up to pre-agreed limits in accordance with delegated authority.
• Ensure responsible expenditure and reporting in line with budget allocation
• Ensuring that financial policies, procedures and systems are adhered to.
• Prepare paperwork (incl. purchase requests, payment requests etc) in line with procurement standards
• Keep up to date records in hard and soft copy

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in quantitative discipline (preferably in Social Science, Economics, or related field).
• Experience of supporting project work and/or M&E activities
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports;
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative monitoring methodologies and proven ability to design monitoring instrumentation tools;
• Broad experience in the design and implementation of capacity building activities in M&E
• Strong training and facilitation skills.
• Proficient computer literacy, specifically Excel and Word and in the development of MIS software using database software / or Statistical Software (SPSS, STATA)
• Advanced skills in data analysis presentation and report writing
• Excellent analytical skills combined with a proactive, energetic approach to problem solving
• Good organisation and planning skills
• Good project management skills
• Good people skills and experience working cross-culturally.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, flexible and proactive;
• Good analytical skills with the ability to identify key points from complex material or information;
• Honesty, integrity and accountability;
• Strong and proven monitoring and evaluation capacity;
• Strong project and financial management experience;
• High levels of creativity, and innovative problem solving
• Sensitivity towards gender, sexual, ethnic/race, cultural identities.
• Ability to involve other people, harness and build on their ideas.
• Strong interpersonal skills, coupled with ability to influence, advise and train others.
• Self-motivated person able to work with little supervision
• Demonstrate commitment to team work with a high degree of integrity, dependability and confidentiality.
• Must be in possession of a driver’s license valid for Southern Africa, and own vehicle.