Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER) Officer

Main Role
The LRC DRR Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer is responsible for overseeing the overall planning process, monitoring and evaluation framework of the program through ensuring follow up on M&E plans, target progress tracking and other subsequent M&E responsibilities.

Main Responsibilities

PLANNING

• Support in the establishment of projects’ proposals and plans including logical framework and work plans;
• Support operational team in setting monthly plans in accordance with projects’ targets;
• Ensure the development and utilization of effective planning tools.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

• Support in the development of the various monitoring, follow up and reporting systems (such as project M&E plans, Indicator Tracking Table, reporting tools etc.) that will support the use of data for external reporting and decision making processes;
• Ensure the implementation of the various M&E activities;
• Ensure and coordinate project targets are being met and oversee the overall monitoring;
• Clean and compile program related data at different intervals
• Support the documentation of the project progress through monitoring the availability of the project documents;
• Support in documenting the success stories captured by the field teams;
• Conduct observation and monitoring visits, spot checks, and pre-arranged visits to project sites;
• Ensure that the set monthly plans meet with the project targets;
• Conduct FGD and KII, transcribe and analyze the data;
• Support in the execution of program and projects’ evaluation activities (such as setting evaluation methodology, developing data collection tools, collecting and analyzing data and documentation of results)

REPORTING

• Contribute in establishing monthly, quarterly, mid-year and annual reports through compiling data from the project team and in accordance with donor requirements;
• Provide feedback to project team on reporting bottlenecks;
• Ensure that all relevant data is well captured within the digital reporting system;
• Support in designing various reporting tools and templates.

OTHERS

• Prepare, update and develop all documents, presentations and tools;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Position Related Competencies:

• Strong experience in report (internal and external) writing
• Knowledge in M&E
• Knowledge in conducting, transcribing and analyzing Key Informant Interviews (KII) and Focus Group Discussions (FGD)
• Experience in data management
• Experience in Project Cycle Management
• Experience in social/ health programs: needs assessment, awareness raising, community based-approach
• Knowledge of the Geographic Information System in an asset

Industry Related Experience

• Previous experience in working with NGOs
• Previous experience as an LRC volunteer is an asset

Behavioral Competencies:

• Pursues work with energy, drive, and a need for completion
• Applies innovative ideas
• Adapts to varying work situations
• Takes initiative
• Able to work with volunteers with high flexibility
• Able to work under pressure
• Experience in working with teams