Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist

Manage and guide the technical direction of the monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning (MERL) approach and strategy in line with donor requirements and AV M&E policy. Establish M&E systems and data collection efforts in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure a process of evidence-based learning that improves understanding while strengthening local capacity, institutional development and sustainability of value chain activities.
Oversee the development and implementation of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan to ensure inclusion of clearly defined indicators that reflect project causal model and/or results framework, operational protocols for collecting and validation of data and a system for consistent and accurate collection, collation, analysis and use of data, as well as clarity on the evaluation approach for outcome and impact level results.
Provide direction for, and as appropriate direct implementation of, all work related to M&E activities, including: 1) routine monitoring of program activities, 2) the rolling baseline data collection and analysis, 3) an internal midterm evaluation, 4) an end line survey; and 5) special studies or reports as determined necessary by program progress.
Ensure impact on gender and resource utilization are tracked, monitored, analyzed and reported; disaggregate all baseline and monitoring data by sex (and any other level of disaggregation as outlined in the indicator reference sheets) in data collection forms, databases and data collection processes;
Enter all project-related data into CaPISC (the ACDI/VOCA database) with sex and other level of disaggregation to ensure that quarterly and annual reports reflect the same. S/he will ensure that project data are regularly backed up and secured
Develop data quality standards and implement standard operating procedures to mitigate risk. Conduct periodic internal Routine Data Quality Assessments (RDQA) to assess the validity, reliability, integrity and timeliness of reported data and, where necessary, to make adjustments as per the data audit findings. Ensure accuracy and timely data reporting by working closely with partners and data enumerators by putting in place data collection and management procedures
Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive, efficient and effective M&E training and capacity building programs for local partners, grantees, and program staff. Oversee capacity building of staff, partners and beneficiaries on data collection and analysis, data management, basic research skills including report writing and requirements for ACDI/VOCA and other relevant donors.
Manage the development and improvement of organizational grant monitoring tools and other data collection forms and information tracking tools to realize effective programming.

Reporting

Work with DCOP to write project performance reports by proving analytical data in line with project performance indicators
Review project reports by extracting and synthesizing performance data and use the same undertake further analysis.

 
Learning

Guide the process for identifying key learning questions and parameters for monitoring project performance and comparing with targets, and spearhead the overall project learning agenda through quarterly reviews, reflection and planning sessions.
Facilitate the project team to document lessons learned through case studies and other methods such as most significant change
Provide leadership in sharing lessons learned through workshops, seminars and other forums

 
Coordination and compliance

Liaise and coordinate with ACDI/VOCA’s project management and M&E staff based in Washington DC.
Develop and manage successful relationships and networks with partner organizations, target communities and donor representatives. Coordinate with other stakeholders and organizations working in ACDI/VOCA’s implementation area to share data management tools, project activity data and lessons learned.
Represent ACDI/VOCA on external M&E-related working groups, task forces, conferences, publications and panels.
Ensure compliance with USAID policies and procedures, as well as ACDI/VOCA’s corporate M&E policy and procedures.