We are seeking a highly skilled and results -driven Senior Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of M&E frameworks for projects across multiple sectors. The role requires expertise in performance measurement, impact assessment, data analytics, and reporting to ensure accountability and learning for both clients and donor -funded programs. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical M&E knowledge, consulting experience, and strategic thinking to guide organizations in evidence -based decision -making and program optimization.
Your responsibilities would include but not be limited to the following;
• M&E Frameworks: Design, implement, and manage comprehensive M&E systems tailored to client and donor requirements, ensuring alignment with global best practices and standards (e.g., SDGs, OECD -DAC, USAID, WHO).
• Performance Monitoring: Develop KPIs, results frameworks, logical frameworks (logframes), and performance monitoring plans (PMPs) for complex, multi -sectoral projects.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Lead the design of data collection tools, manage field data gathering, and ensure quality control in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Impact Evaluation: Conduct baseline, midline, and endline studies to assess program effectiveness and provide actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Capacity Building: Train and mentor client staff, partners, and project teams on M&E tools, methodologies, data management, and reporting techniques.
• Reporting & Learning: Produce high -quality donor and client reports, dashboards, and presentations, communicating findings in a clear and compelling manner.
• Consulting & Advisory: Provide expert advice to clients on integrating M&E into strategy, operations, and policy frameworks to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
• Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with government agencies, donors, NGOs, and private sector partners to harmonize reporting systems and build shared accountability.
• Technology & Innovation: Leverage digital tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, KoboToolbox, DHIS2, Salesforce) to enhance real -time monitoring, data visualization, and decision -making.
• Risk & Compliance: Ensure that M&E activities adhere to donor regulations, ethical standards, and data protection requirements.
Requirements
Requirements
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7–10 years’ progressive experience in M&E, preferably in a consulting, donor -funded, or multi -sectoral program environment.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing M&E frameworks for large -scale projects.
• Strong background in quantitative and qualitative research methods, statistical analysis, and data validation.
• Hands -on experience with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R, Power BI, Tableau, Excel).
• Excellent knowledge of donor requirements (USAID, DFID/FCDO, Global Fund, UN Agencies, World Bank, etc.).
• Familiarity with international development indicators and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Exceptional ability to produce analytical reports, dashboards, and policy briefs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex data for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership in capacity building, mentoring, and team management.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem -solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional certification in Monitoring & Evaluation, Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2), or Data Analytics.
• Experience with consulting projects, particularly in healthcare, education, governance, or development sectors.
• Published research or case studies demonstrating application of M&E expertise.
• Experience in grant writing, donor reporting, and resource mobilization.
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