The role is responsible for providing technical expertise in Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER) to ensure programme/project performance for the realisation of WAT strategy. This is through an enhanced (PMER) system in implementing programmes/ projects, building capacities of staff and local partners on PMER; and ensuring that data quality standards are monitored, met and reported timely. Ensure programme quality standards are adhered to and manage multiple accountability requirements of donors and stakeholders. Undertake monitoring and evaluation of grant implementation. In addition, contributes to learning and knowledge management. Provide key advisory and support to the senior management on programme quality monitoring, accountability frameworks, knowledge initiatives and compliance. Lead in identifying PMER technical needs and making appropriate recommendations. The role focus on the quality of program implementation in delivering sustainable and equitable WASH projects with partners and communities. The position also work with local partner organizations and service providers in developing their capacity on M&E to deliver effective and sustainable WASH and behaviour change programmes. The role will proactively contribute to program quality including generation of context data to inform fundraising and partnerships. The role will proactively contribute to program quality including generation of context data to inform fundraising and partnerships.

COMPETENCY

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, Public Health or other relevant Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 8 years post experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation preferably in an NGO setting in the field of WASH. Experience in international research or development organisations will also be considered.
• Extensive knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies i.e. both quantitative and qualitative data collection, processing and analysis.
• A strong background in WASH programs, having managed projects wherein systematic input, output and process data were collected and used to guide programming.
• Good knowledge of project planning cycle and management; and strong hands-on experience in development project designs and management as well as designing research projects to support monitoring, evaluation & learning.
• Skilled in analysis and visual representation. Able to analyse information and make sound conclusions and decisions.
• Strong knowledge in the development and use of software and database applications for programme monitoring & learning. Tools for capturing knowledge and learning; MEL tools and techniques, and application of computer software (MS Excel, SPSS, GIS, data visualization software) and monitoring is essential. IT skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint and strong Microsoft PowerBi skills.
• Good knowledge of data collection methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience in using quantitative and qualitative tools for carrying out monitoring and evaluation projects. • Experience in conducting data quality assurance and reviewing indicators for projects.
• Experience in designing and implementing country-level M&E training.
• Experience in using quantitative and qualitative tools for carrying out monitoring and evaluation projects.
• Proactive approach. Identifies issues and challenges and seeks to resolve these promptly.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, drive to meet deadlines.
• Experience in building the capacity of staff and partners and facilitating learning with planning, monitoring & evaluation.
• Experience working with and maintaining good relations with international, as well as counterparts and beneficiaries (e.g. International and Local NGOs and government representatives.
• Solid experience in the management of people and systems, and working in a high-pressure environment.