- Develop, manage and implement a monitoring and evaluation system (performance monitoring plan) across all project components that leverages qualitative and quantitative methods, and draws from a variety of data sources to measure progress and evaluate impact, as well as support collaboration, implementation science, learning, and adaptation.
- Provide training, assistance, and consultation, as needed, on interpretation and use of performance benchmarking measures, indicators, and reports.
- Lead collection of periodic data reports and compilation of narrative reports and submit to COP and DCOP.
- Communicate information obtained through MEL activities to program staff, and external stakeholders, including BHA, to enable informed decision making.
- Develop and ensure compliance with procedures for collection and reporting of project and program performance data to provide quality, timely data.
- Regularly review data collection processes, perform data quality assessments, and make adjustments as needed.
- Prepare the MEL section of the annual work plans, and of review or updates of it, as needed.
- Participate and provide input to program strategy, including necessary adjustments or refinements to the work plan.
- Oversee baseline surveys and assessments and the implementation of the MEL system on a day-to-day basis.
- Lead mid-term and final evaluations to inform project to inform programming decisions.
- Conduct regular visits to project sites, as possible, to provide technical assistance and ensure proper monitoring of project activities.
- Lead learning agenda for the project and support integration of evidence into routine practice.
- Prepare inputs for regular and ad hoc reports.Qualifications
- Advanced degree (PhD or masters degree) from an accredited university in statistics, evaluation research, social science, international development, or a related discipline required; equivalent experience may be substituted for graduate degree;
- Minimum of ten years of experience in MEL and research for emergency responses and similar programming.
- Experience with $150 million or larger BHA, USAID, FCDO or other Institutional Donor funded, standalone projects
- Experience developing trigger monitoring tools, performance monitoring plans and associated data collection tools, systems and methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience in use of qualitative and quantitative methods for data analysis;
- Experience supporting local, regional and national disaster risk management offices.
- Experience working on Health, Protection, and WASH programming in fragile contexts, including familiarity with BHA health indicators and approach.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) for multi-sectoral humanitarian outcomes and associated data collection tools, systems and methodologies is an added advantage
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop relations with local counterparts, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Fluency in English required.
