Monitoring & Evaluations Reporting Lead at IDC

Job Description

Economic Analysis, Research & Strategic Insights

• Analyse programme data to identify socio-economic trends, economic multipliers, market effects, and community-level development outcomes.
• Translate quantitative and qualitative findings into evidence-based economic narratives and strategic insights.
• Assess the effect of programme interventions on household income, local consumption patterns, enterprise development, labour market participation, and economic resilience.
• Conduct economic commentary and contextual analysis to explain observed programme outcomes within broader local, provincial, and national economic conditions.
• Develop methodologies to estimate catalytic impacts, spillover effects, and indirect economic benefits generated by programme activities.
• Produce analytical papers, learning briefs, policy notes, and executive reports that support strategic decision-making.
• Support scenario modelling and forecasting exercises to evaluate potential programme interventions and investment decisions.
• Advise management on emerging economic risks, opportunities, and trends affecting programme performance and sustainability.

Strategy, Frameworks & Governance

• Lead the consolidation, implementation, and continuous evolution of SEF Impact
• Creating a Measurement Management (IMM) Framework across all SIP work programmes
• Define and institutionalize metrics, methodologies, and data standards.
• Ensure alignment with international standards and IDCs internal reporting priorities.
• Establish governance protocols that guarantee data consistency, traceability, and auditability, ensuring compliance with funder and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and manage measurement-related risks and ensure responsible data use and protection in line with ethical and legal standards.

Data Architecture & Systems Management

• Lead the design, governance, and optimization of a single source of truth for all SEF data —spanning CRM, databases, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Partner with Operations and Project Management team to integrate data capture into delivery workflows, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and relevance at the point of collection

Insights, Reporting s Learning

• Produce high-quality quarterly, annual, and ad hoc impact reports, donor submissions, and investor-facing insights.
• Translate performance data into actionable insights for leadership, funders, and delivery teams — supporting decision-making, strategy refinement, and resource allocation.

Technical Leadership Capacity Building

• Provide technical guidance to SEF Account Managers teams and partners on measurement methodologies, data tools, and performance reporting.
• Promote a culture of learning, reflection, and continuous improvement across all SEF functions.

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Postgraduate degree (Honours or Master's preferred) in Economics, Development Economics, Econometrics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Formal training in Monitoring & Evaluation, Impact Measurement, Econometrics, Applied Statistics, or Development Research desirable.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in development economics, socio-economic impact assessment, public employment programmes, labour market analysis, or economic policy research.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. Results-Based Management, Impact Evaluation, Lean Data, Power BI, or other analytics/MCE credentials) are advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• 8–10 years’ experience in Monitoring, Evaluation Learning (MEL), Impact Measurement
• Demonstrated experience interpreting complex socio-economic datasets and converting findings into meaningful economic insights for strategic decision-makers.
• Experience conducting development economics analysis, socio-economic research, impact studies, labour market analysis, or public policy evaluations.
• Ability to analyse relationships between programme interventions and broader economic outcomes including household welfare, local markets, business development, and community resilience.
• Management (IMM), or data-driven programme management.
• Proven record of designing and implementing impact frameworks, indicator hierarchies, theories of change, and data collection methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability managing data systems (CRM/ERP platforms, databases, analytics dashboards, and reporting workflows).
• Strong background in quantitative and qualitative analysis, including survey design, sampling methodologies, and results validation.
• Proven experience producing high-quality reports and presentations for donors, investors, or ecosystem partners.
• Experience managing or mentoring, with a focus on technical quality and delivery discipline.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and at least one analytics tool (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• Highly organised and systems-oriented, with a meticulous approach to data integrity and quality assurance.