Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job Description

Support the development of a comprehensive M&E framework and reporting system that will enable the collection, documentation, tracking, and reporting of data related to all results levels of the project: outcome, output, and activity. Develop and/or revise the project related M&E tools as well as data collection procedures (e.g. project performance tracking and monitoring, indicators, data flow chart, M&E guides). Support and guide the development of feasible (specific, observable, measurable, qualitative and quantitative,) indicators, targets, data collection and reporting framework, and performance monitoring plans for all project components. Support in compiling baseline data for each project component and for all project indicators. Systematize relevant quality dimensions into the project M&E framework as well as activities. Cascade M&E framework to all result levels of the project ensuring coherence and integration of indicators across all components of the project & results framework. Support the development of an automated and interoperable information management system and dashboard to enable the translation of raw data into an interactive visual platform to track real-time progress and inform decision making. Regularly collect data on targets of each indicator to measure achievement against performance indicators at all levels. Ensure validity, reliability, precision, integrity, and timeliness of information through quality checks and implementation of corrective actions to improve data quality and accountability of project team including technical assistants. Maintain and update the MIS platform to ensure that M&E data are readily available. Compile and analyse data to support the Regional Manager in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as well as ad hoc updates which provide comprehensive insight to the progress, constraints, gaps, and lessons of the project both to internal and external stakeholders. Support the regional manager in preparing briefing materials on project performance and status, as required. Support compliance with reporting requirements, reviewing relevant project documents, work plans, M&E framework, and other relevant documents and providing input as needed. Support the project management team in coordinating and/or conducting thematic assessments. Regularly track and analyse progress, challenges, gaps, and lessons learned through implementation. Facilitate spot-checks, implementation of assessments, mid-term and endline evaluations, studies and research-related efforts related to the project delivery. Support in extracting lessons learned from monitoring, assessments, and evaluations for course adjustment and continuous performance improvement. Work in close collaboration with head office WOTR, Pune to ensure that projects M&E framework is implemented and practiced according to organization standards. The role involves visit to project site in rural areas and travel will be 50-60 percent of the total monthly duration. Other duties that may be assigned by the Regional Manager within the scope of the role. Qualification and Skills Required: Master s Degree in Statistics, Sociology, Agriculture Economics/Economics, Development Studies, Rural Development, Anthropology, Geography or bachelor s degree in agriculture technology, Civil Engineering or Post graduate diploma in Development Management. At least three (3) years experience in the design, development and/or implementation of M&E systems, in the Development sector. A minimum of two (2) years in research and evaluation design, reporting, and knowledge management is required. A minimum of two (2) years of experience setting up and maintaining information and data management platforms is required. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills including the use of software such as PowerBI, looker studio, tableau, and excel/google sheets and familiarity with routine management of information systems is highly desirable. Experience using statistical packages such as SPSS, STATA is an added advantage.