Monitoring and Evaluation Officer-Safe Energy and Livelihoods at The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect feedback from field program technical teams on the functionality of the programs activities and ensure that communication is efficiently delivered to the head of programs.
• Ensure data in Performance Reporting Systems are up-to-date, accurate and reliable; update as necessary with changes in indicators and feedback from the programs teams and stakeholders.
• Support the technical teams with data cleaning, data validation, data analysis, and data visualizations during Program Reviews, Performance and Plan Reporting and other reporting needs.
• Conduct training for program staffs on data entry, data analysis, data visualizations, and how to maximize the functionality of the M&E activities.
• Gain familiarity with the ADRA M&E system, anticipate challenges and propose creative, efficient and effective solutions before they occur.
• Coordinate weekly with MPG & Livelihoods Managers to determine priority tasks.
• Ensure the programs team is aware of and up to date on all M&E tasks and reports.
• Conduct site visits during the project implementation phase for each component in assigned locations in accordance to approved work plans.
• In concert with the Area Coordinator, develop Monitoring and Evaluation plans for field-level activities and present the plan for approval by the responsible managers.
• Produce a “routine monitoring report” (RMR) according to an approved template for each site visit prior to the indicator verification visit.
• Draft “interim evaluation reports” (IER) based on prescribed format after visiting of implementation sites for verification of indicators.
• Monitor and Evaluate compliancy of program-policy and standard operating procedures (SOPs) required and share findings with the Program manager and Emergency Response Coordinator’s office on a quarterly basis.
• Serve as primary point of data and information for programs office when developing impact assessments, success stories and weekly reporting.
• Undertake comprehensive analysis of projects data with focus to Food Consumption Scores (FCS) and Copping Strategy Indexes (CSI) as key indicators for food security and ensure proper application of Minimum Expenditure Baskets (MEB). Participate in professional training and development activities, as necessary. Represent the program positively and professionally in both internal and external environments. Perform other tasks, as assigned.
• Share observations from monitoring visits with Program manager and Emergency Response Coordinator when findings demonstrate questionable actions.
• Identify lessons learned, constraints, and project impacts based on determined theme and/or sector for inclusion in Final Evaluation Reports.

Qualifications

• First Degree in International Development, Social Science, Economic, or related field is desired. Relevant experience in field monitoring, evaluation design, empirical and statistical analysis, management information systems and/or information management design is required.
• Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
• Minimum three (3) years of professional experience in developing and performing M&E function with bias to food security interventions.
• Strong attention to detail, and statistical, analytical, and visual capabilities for various data types.
• Ability to multitask and balance competing priorities from a variety of stakeholders and program needs.
• Ability to use advanced data collection tools/gadgets and interpret coded data generated by data colleting gadgets like Kobo tool.
• Ability to interpret and visualize time series indicator performance data
• Strong leadership and organizational skills to track challenges and manage human resources through alliances.
• Strong initiative to anticipate and solve problems before they occur.
• Familiarity with humanitarian response monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.