Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at LifeBank

Job Overview

• The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the BOAT Foundation by LifeBank, will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective monitoring and evaluation of the Foundation's programs and projects.
• You will be responsible for designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, collecting and analyzing data, and providing meaningful insights to inform decision-making and improve program/project outcomes.

Roles and Responsibilities
Objective:

• Develop and enhance the Foundation’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework to improve Program/project impact and effectiveness

Key Responsibilities

• Improve program/project impact assessment, and ultimately further the Foundation's mission and goals.
• Increase the completion rate of program monitoring reports as required.
• Implement, data collection tool for program/project evaluation in at least two projects by the end of the month.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of the M&E frameworks of all programs/projects and identify areas for improvement.
• Capacity building on M&E best practices and data collection techniques on a monthly/quarterly/yearly basis.
• Increase stakeholder satisfaction with M&E reporting in alignment with various milestones.
• Develop a dashboard for real-time monitoring of program performance and impact by the end of the quarter/year.
• By achieving these Key Results, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will contribute significantly to enhancing the Foundation's M&E capabilities,

Requirements
Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field such as International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years work experience.
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in a nonprofit organization or international development context.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation best practices, methodologies, and frameworks

Skills And Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data effectively.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software, such as Excel, SPSS, or other statistical analysis software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize activities effectively.

Personal Attributes:

• A growth mindset and willingness to stay updated on monitoring and evaluation best practices, methodologies, and tools to enhance professional development and performance in the role.
• Attention to Detail: A strong focus on accuracy and precision when collecting and documenting data to ensure the reliability of evaluation results.
• Critical Thinking: The capacity to evaluate information objectively, identify patterns and trends, and make informed decisions based on evidence.
• Problem-solving Skills: the capability to identify challenges in monitoring and evaluation processes and develop creative solutions to address them.
• Interpersonal Skills, that is the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, partners, and beneficiaries to facilitate data collection and collaboration in monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Adaptability to changing priorities, methodologies, and environments in the dynamic field of monitoring and evaluation.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards in data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure the integrity and credibility of monitoring and evaluation processes.

Work Environment:

• Work in the office. Might be required to travel

Reporting Structure:

• The job title will report to the M&E Manager

About Team:
We are a team driven by our values. Every day we strive to fulfill these values in everything we do. All LifeBankers must commit to these sets of values and this is the secret sauce of what makes working at LifeBank awesome. At LifeBank:

• You must care for our patients, our people (team members) and our partners. Caring for patients means focusing on impact and doing all we can to rescue people on their worst days.
• It is our duty to rescue the most vulnerable members of our community. We must rescue pregnant women who are bleeding, little kids who need oxygen, newborns who need vaccines, and many more critically ill people and we must do this at scale.
• We learn. We are never satisfied with the status quo. Our work is never finished. Every day, we are committed to our personal growth and by extension the growth of the business.
• Office politics bore us. We don't play favourites and your growth in the business is not at all dependent on who likes you and who doesn't. Your growth is entirely dependent on you
• At LifeBank, we are builders. We are a team committed to creating an agile distribution system to power healthcare across Africa. Join us and save the World!

Benefits
Accompanied by the fact that we provide services that help save lives, we also ensure that our employees are well taken care of. The following benefits are available for all LifeBank employees.

• Health Insurance
• Focused caring team members.
• Life Insurance
• Accelerated growth.
• Workman Compensation