Job Description: 

The M&E Manager will lead the development and implementation of the project's monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) system. The role ensures data-driven decision-making, measures project impact, and ensures compliance with donor reporting requirements while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

II. Key Responsibilities

1. M&E System Development & Management

• Design and implement the project M&E framework, including indicators, tools, and data collection methodologies aligned with donor requirements .
• Develop Performance Monitoring Plans (PMPs), logical frameworks, and theory of change models.

2. Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting

• Oversee baseline/midline/endline surveys, focus group discussions, and impact evaluations.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis to assess progress against targets.
• Prepare donor reports (quarterly/annual), dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.

3. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Implement data quality audits (DQAs) and ensure adherence to international standards (e.g., SMART indicators).
• Train staff/partners on M&E tools, ethical data collection, and gender-sensitive indicators.
• Ensure alignment with donor M&E requirements and organizational policies.

4. Learning & Knowledge Management

• Facilitate after-action reviews (AARs), lessons-learned workshops, and adaptive management processes.
• Document and disseminate best practices, case studies, and impact stories.
• Lead internal/external evaluations and third-party audits.

5. Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Supervise the M&E team, including data enumerators and field officers.
• Build capacity of project staff on M&E concepts, data visualization, and reporting.

III. Deliverables

• Approved M&E framework and PMP within 1 month of onboarding.
• Monthly/quarterly progress reports with disaggregated data (gender, age, location).
• Database of all project indicators and achievements.