Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer at Mercy Corps

General Position Summary

• The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) officer will support all aspects of monitoring, evaluation, learning, research, and information management of the GOAL 2 project.
• The MEL Officer will be responsible for data collection, collation and analysis, supporting research efforts, and documenting of the project’s impact.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop a M&E plan to capture key outputs and intended impact of the project, based on project indicators and objectives outlined in the project proposal.
• Conduct routine monitoring of project implementations to ensure that information is shared and used for continuous improvement of ongoing programs and is incorporated into reports
• Develop capacity development plans and trainings to government M&E officers to strengthen their capacity on monitoring and evaluation
• Perform data analysis and present a monthly M&E report to project management and the Gender director
• Develop project fact-sheets
• Support in setting up and managing of Management Information System (MIS) also  strengthen the capacity of government officials on the use of MIS
• Conduct relevant surveys and needs assessments that support the implementation of the project

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or relevant field, with a strong foundation in research methods, statistics, measurement, and evaluation
• Minimum 1-3 years of work experience in the area of qualitative and quantitative M&E methodologies, database management and report writing.
• Experience in setting up and managing Management information System (MIS)
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with: Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, Access, and any other statistical packages.
• Demonstrated understanding of intermediate and advanced statistics and the ability to summarize, generalize, and make predictions from large data sets.
• Knowledge of program development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
• Fluency in written and verbal English and Hausa required.

Success Factors:

• The successful MEL Officer will have the ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work under tight deadlines.
• S/he will demonstrate strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and be committed to the values and mission of Mercy Corps.
• S/he will take initiative and contribute to team efforts, as well as demonstrate ability to communicate.