• Create and modify M&E tools to be able to accurately capture, measure and assess NP’s UCP methodology and interventions;
• Manage processes related to internal M&E and information management; including oversight of field and weekly reporting protocols, project-based monitoring and evaluation activities;
• Oversee the continuous development of NPSS’ M&E systems, including approaches and tools that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of useful programming data;
• Guide the design of data quality assurance procedures and training to ensure accurate and consistent data collection among NPSS field teams;
• Communicate regularly with field teams to support the implementation of M&E and identify adaptations and gaps, regular field visits are also expected;
• Lead capacity-building efforts within NPSS, and provide continuous support to help ensure that M&E maintains requisite levels of quality throughout programming;
• Guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with management and field staff; including reporting of assessments, evaluations, programme data, lessons learnt and good practices;
• Act as a central focal point within the organization for M&E technical assistance and support including; senior management, technical advisors and field staff;
• Work closely with senior management, the program development department, technical advisors, program managers and field staff to develop and strengthen M&E procedures and tools.

External Monitoring & Evaluation

• Manage processes related to external M&E activities including requests for applications, technical input, and oversight;
• Lead on all external communication related to needs assessments, baseline, mid-term, and end-line studies, ex-­post and other types of evaluations;
• Oversee outsourcing of assessments and evaluations to external agencies/firms/individual consultants and the recruitment of supervisors and data collectors;
• Ensure that external evaluators understand and are able to evaluate NP’s UCP methodology;
• Assess all external M&E activities and provides advice and recommendations to NPSS senior management

Research, Data Collection & Data Management

• Guide the design and deployment of innovative electronic data capture, data storage and data security systems;
• Manage quantitative and qualitative data for the purposes of programme development and reporting;
• Develop research protocols for internal and external research initiatives;
• Work with the NPSS programming team to identify research needs, projects, and partnerships;
• Lead on data analysis, report writing and dissemination of assessments, baselines and evaluations

Project Development

• Support all program areas with the logical framework and performance monitoring plan development;
• Provide technical support and guidance on M&E design and tools;
• Work with the project development team to create a program theory of change with clear objectives and results, utilizing NP’s UCP methodology

Management

• Provide administrative and technical management for the M&E Officer;
• Coach staff to develop their understanding of M&E and research concepts, approaches, and skills;
• Support staff to learn and utilize software, such as Excel, Kobo, and other relevant programs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in statistics, Monitoring and evaluation, demography, development studies, sociology, applied research or other social sciences field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in M&E and research
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills with excellent written and spoken English language
• Good skills in Microsoft Office, data management applications. Hardware IT skills a definite asset
• Experience of managing and prioritizing high workload with a flexible approach to changing environments