Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Development Exchange Centre (DEC)

About the Role

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual to develop and implement the project's monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems. The M&E Officer will ensure accountability, track progress, and support evidence-based decision-making. This role will oversee accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting, while building capacity among staff and partners to strengthen M&E practices.

Key Responsibilities

Framework & Tool Development

• Develop and implement M&E frameworks, plans, and indicators aligned with project requirements and donor expectations
• Design appropriate data collection tools, methodologies, and guidelines

Data Management

• Oversee data collection, entry, cleaning, and management
• Ensure accuracy and consistency through data quality audits and database maintenance

Data Analysis

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis to measure progress against project targets
• Identify trends, challenges, and lessons learned, providing evidence-based recommendations

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and visualizations for stakeholders and partners
• Ensure timely submission of donor reports in line with accountability frameworks

Field Support & Verification

• Conduct monitoring visits to verify data accuracy and implementation progress
• Ensure compliance with M&E standards and donor guidelines

Capacity Building

• Provide technical support and training to staff, partners, and field officers on data collection, reporting, and M&E methodologies

Evaluation Support

• Support baseline, midline, and end-line evaluations, as well as special assessments
• Contribute to measuring project outcomes and long-term impact

Learning & Knowledge Management

• Capture, document, and disseminate lessons learned, success stories, and best practices
• Promote adaptive learning within the project and across the organization