MEAL Officer at Taimako Community Development

Role Purpose

• The MEAL Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective implementation of projects and programs by developing, implementing, and overseeing monitoring and evaluation systems.
• The primary focus is on collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to measure the impact and outcomes of various initiatives.
• The MEAL Officer collaborates with project teams, partners, and stakeholders to enhance accountability, learning, and decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities
Design and Implement M&E Systems:

• Develop and implement comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems for projects and programs (WASH/FSL and GBV/MPHSS).
• Design data collection tools, methodologies, and frameworks in line with project objectives and donor requirements.
• Develop a work plan (quarterly or annual) and ensure is been followed accordingly

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Coordinate and oversee data collection activities, ensuring the timely and accurate gathering of relevant information.
• Conduct data analysis to derive meaningful insights and trends.
• Implement data quality assurance measures to maintain the integrity and reliability of collected data.

Reporting:

• Prepare regular reports on project progress, outcomes, and impact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Generate ad-hoc reports as needed to support decision-making processes.
• Ensure timely submission of reports to donors and other relevant entities.

Capacity Building:

• Provide training and capacity-building initiatives for project staff and partners on M&E methodologies and tools.

Evaluation and Learning:

• Plan and conduct project evaluations, including baseline, mid-term, and end-of-project evaluations.
• Extract lessons learned and best practices from project activities and share them with relevant stakeholders.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with project managers, technical experts, and partners to align M&E activities with project goals.
• Collaborate with external evaluators and consultants, ensuring their work aligns with project requirements.

Quality Assurance:

• Monitor the implementation of project activities to ensure compliance with established standards and protocols.
• Conduct regular internal audits of M&E systems and processes to identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors or Master's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, statistics, social sciences etc.).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E systems for development projects.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical software and data visualization tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite Excel, SPSS, STATA, KOBO, ODK preferred
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the social, economic, and political context relevant to the projects.