The Project Monitoring Assistant will assist in monitoring and evaluating project activities, collect and analyze data on project progress, entering the data into the project’s Management Information System and support in preparing reports on project implementation progress and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports in the agreed format and submit to the M& E Specialist and Project Coordinator.
2. Participate in M&E field visits aimed at collecting or verifying data on implementation
progress, outputs and outcomes of the project.
3. Support in conducting training or workshops related to monitoring and evaluation for project
staff and partners.
4. Coordinate and supervise data collection for surveys, beneficiary assessments and other
studies organized by the project
5. Updated MIS: Support data entry into the project Management Information System
6. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to monitoring and evaluation activities.
7. Identify and formulate lessons learned from implementation experience to be included in
project reports.
8. Participate in meetings with the MGLSD, implementing agencies, and local government
PITs, the World Bank team, and others and document the outcomes
9. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the M&E Specialist and
Regional Project Officer.
Minimum Qualification
1. Applicants must hold an Honors’ Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Management
Social Sciences or other related disciplines from a recognized University.
2. Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in either Monitoring and Evaluation or Project
Planning and Management will be an added advantage
Experience and Competencies
1. At least three (3) years’ experience in undertaking the monitoring, evaluation and reporting, data management in a public or private institution.
2. Proven skills in MS Excel, Statistical Packages, MS Word and Internet Applications.
3. Able to work independently with little or no supervision and strong motivation and ability to work and deliver under short deadlines.
4. Able to communicate complex issues in a concise, accessible and engaging way.
5. Self-motivated and strong organizational and planning skills.
6. Strong analytical and organizational skills.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Deliverables
1. Updated MIS on all project activities in the respective region.
2. Project implementation progress reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual).
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3. Project activities in the respective regions implemented in a timely manner.
Travel
Travel will be required to fulfill the required tasks. The costs associated with travel will be
reimbursed in accordance with the government’s regulations.