ACET is seeking to recruit a Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) at an institutional and programmatic level. The MEL Specialist will lead ACET in developing a performance measurement framework with sound measurement models, data collecting tools and performance indicators. S/he will also lead the planning and managing of evaluations and assist ACET’s management in using performance information for decision-making and resource allocation.

Roles and Responsibilities

Specifically the MEL Specialist will:

M&E Strategy – provide technical leadership to develop institutional and programmatic theory of change frameworks

M&E Framework – develop results frameworks including indicators, baselines and targets for new projects and where necessary, refine existing frameworks of ongoing program/projects

Planning – work closely with the technical and operational teams to design M&E plans and activities

Data Collection and Analysis – regularly collect and analyze data on activities, outputs, outcomes and Impacts to inform accountability to stakeholders and learning from experience

Reporting – provide leadership for effective, accurate and timely monitoring, evaluation, and reporting results of all project and program activities. S/he will also be responsible for working with the Communications team to ensure effective dissemination of ACET results

Process improvement – assess ACET’s M&E capacity and seek ways to streamline the process and increase efficiency in gathering and using performance information. This could include an M&E assessment and roadmap for the function (human resources, budget, etc.). The MEL Specialist will ensure that lessons learned are integrated into program implementation to continuously improve quality of interventions and outcomes

Training – provide guidance and training to ACET staff for effective activity monitoring, evaluation and learning

Engagement – work with ACET’s partners to ensure ACET’s M&E planning, activity monitoring and results dissemination process is endorsed and used by partners. This includes co-creation of indicators, and documenting and disseminating program successes, impacts, and challenges to ACET’s stakeholders. The MEL Specialist will also support and contribute to ACET’s relationship management with funders & sponsors, including drafting ACET’s annual report

Quality Assurance – work closely with ACET technical and operational team to develop strategies and processes towards enhancing quality assessments and overall performance

Communication – work with ACET’s communication office to develop methods of communicating ACET’s impact and influence

People Management – manage the ACET M&E analyst

Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time in support of ACET’s mission

Education/ Experience

Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation or a related discipline such as development studies, economics, political science, social science, program management etc.

Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing an impact measurement framework for a development institution. Experience of doing this in an economic policy institute will be an asset

Minimum of 5 years post-master’s experience of performance monitoring and/or evaluation with an international development organization

Demonstrated experience in project monitoring, and evaluation of development activities including evaluation design, and related advisory in multisectoral setting

Experience in developing logic models for programs and projects is required

Experience in leading the implementation of performance management plans or tools of institutional portfolios

Experience in developing or managing M&E databases is highly desired

Proven experience in effective people management

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Excellent research and data collection methodology skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with mid and high-level partner contacts, the host government, and the local communities

Strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

An ability to work in French will be an asset