Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Optimal Greening

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plans for OGF programmes.
• Design logical frameworks, performance indicators, and data collection tools aligned with each program goals and objectives. 
• Establish clear data collection protocols and procedures, ensuring ethical considerations and confidentiality are maintained. 
• Coordinate and oversee the collection of high-quality data from various sources, including surveys, focus group discussions, interviews, etc.  
• Conduct data analysis using appropriate statistical software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, etc) to generate insightful and actionable findings. 
• Interpret data trends, patterns, and correlations to assess program performance, outcomes, and impact. 
• Apply quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to identify program strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. 
• Prepare comprehensive monitoring and evaluation reports, presenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with the program team to ensure effective utilization of monitoring and evaluation findings for evidence-based decision-making. 
• Monitor program performance against targets and milestones, facilitating timely reporting and accountability. 
• Collaborate with program teams and external stakeholders to integrate monitoring and evaluation activities into program design, implementation, and reporting. 
• ​​Support project progress reporting and project review.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's in social sciences, computer sciences, statistics or related field.
• At least three years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably with an NGO. 
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, including the ability to communicate complex data and concepts to a variety of audiences. 
• Experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans, including developing logical frameworks, indicators, and data collection tools. 
• Experience in managing data systems, including designing databases, developing data entry forms, and ensuring data quality. 
• Strong data analysis skills, including the ability to clean and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data using relevant statistical software.
• Experience in conducting data visualization and interpretation using data visualization software such as Tableau, Power BI, or Excel. 
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, including experience in conducting focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and surveys. 
• Ability to train and build the capacity of staff and partners in monitoring and evaluation, including developing and delivering training sessions and workshops. 
• Knowledge of online survey tools such as Survey Monkey or Qualtrics. 
• Familiarity with online data collection tools such as ODK or Kobo Toolbox, Commcare etc. 
• Experience in developing data visualization using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Excel. 
• Self-motivation with the ability to generate ideas and develop concepts to fruition with minimal supervision.
• Exposure to and interest in climate change, social impact and sustainability. 
• Must have a laptop with access to stable internet connection given the remote nature of the role.