The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will advise the Project Manager in planning, implementation and reporting of monitoring, evaluation and learning related activities of our anticipated GEF funded grant. S/He will contribute to the development of programme related M&E systems, tracking performance indicators, development of data collection tools, data collection, analysis and reporting, drafting of learning papers and thought leadership papers. Independently manages surveys through SHA specific methodologies and tools. Provides accurate analysis and presentation of information to enhance SHA’s position as a strong development partner. S/He is the overall technical lead for the implementation of all project outputs and activities and ensure technical soundness of project implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure planning and implementation focusing on overall M&E framework of the project
- Ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation plan including periodically reviewing the M&E plan to ensure it is fit for purpose. Ensures planning and implementation focusing on overall M&E framework of the project
- Develop measurement methods and identify data sources for project performance and impact indicators in conjunction with the Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor and project team
- Provide quality assurance through the development and implementation of SHA’s M&E system
- Ensure that project data are entered and updated on a timely basis by all responsible officers
- Work as a team member of the Project Implementation Unit and with all project partners to monitor and evaluate project activities, outputs and outcomes
- Work with data collection partners and motivate, lead, and set objectives
- Develop and manage monitoring work plans and the monitoring budget.
- Oversee the collection of field data by project partners.
- Oversee local-to-global GIS and other enterprise-scale spatial and relational databases.
- Ensure the integrity of data collection and management related to project progress reporting.
- Input the data into the monitoring database, analyse the monitoring data, find the explanation for variations in the data
- Produce quarterly monitoring reports, provide summary reports on progress towards targets, and update progress in the project’s progress tracking system
- Document success stories and lessons learned from project work and share these with donors and partners.
- Organize and support data collection for project evaluations and assess and use relevant methodologies for the measurement of conservation and resilience indicators
OTHER:
Any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications/ Experience and Other Requirements:
- Master’s degree in social science in a relevant field, preferably in project management or development planning.
- An academic degree in natural resources management would be an added advantage.
- At least five (5) years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, results-based management.
- Act independently under limited supervision, resolve complex issues within the program area, and be a resource to others.
- Experience managing and supervising data collection.
- Sound knowledge of Zambia’s development planning process and development plans.
- Experience in interpretation of data.
- Experience in donor reporting requirements.
- Experience writing project progress reports.
- Experience collaborating with other parties to obtain data.
- Experience working within Development agencies, preferably in the government system
- Knowledge of GIS.
- Self-motivated and able to work remotely with minimum supervision.
Role Competencies:
- Results-oriented with excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as enthusiasm and initiative
- Proactive and motivated with a strong commitment to Self Help Africa’s vision, mission and values
- Able to prioritise, plan and coordinate work remotely and with various partners.
- Attention to detail and the ability to produce timely and accurate reports
- Ability to work as part of team across different cultures
- Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
- Excellent oral, written, mass and interpersonal communication skills.
