Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

My client is a leading non-profit organisation, specialising in working with and for young children. They are currently seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to join their team in Belfast.

This is a Full-Time, contracted position – initially until the 31st of March 2027 (possibility of extension thereafter).

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (hybrid working)

With a salary of £38,626 - £41,511per annum (dependent on experience).

Job Role:

• The postholder will work with management and wider staff teams to review, develop and implement outcomes based, evidence-informed reporting mechanisms.
• The role will require leading on the implementation of high quality and appropriate monitoring and evaluation processes within The Project.
• Using evidence to improve outcomes for children, young people, families and communities.

Essential Criteria:

• A degree level qualification or equivalent in an area of study related to or incorporating Social Science or Community Development or Business Development.
• Two years relevant experience in the monitoring and evaluation of complex projects with reporting responsibility to both internal and external stakeholders; to include an OBA approach.
• Demonstrable data analyses experience and proficient in the use of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Excel.
• A full current driving licence enabling the holder to drive in Northern Ireland/ROI and have the use of vehicle for official purpose OR have access to a form of transport that will enable the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitoring and evaluation

• To provide leadership and support in the development of monitoring, evaluation and learning strategies within the organisation.

• To conduct monitoring and verification of funded projects in accordance with the OBA framework and payments and monitoring schedule.

• Regularly review the monitoring and evaluation processes and systems to ensure the collection, tracking and reporting of data at project level, aligns with reporting requirements.
• Conduct annual evaluation of funded projects in line with The Projects outcomes and agreed measures, engaging with the organisations sector and projects to identify their support needs.
• In collaboration with management and wider staff teams review processes and data to identify what works, challenges and lessons learned for programme development.

Data management and reporting

• Maintain effective data management via the online grant management platform or other platforms as required
• Ensure reliability and accuracy of information through quality checks and provision of support to projects when collecting data.

• Compile and analyse data to produce high quality reports for internal and external audiences.

Grant management

• Assist with the assessment of a competitive grant application and award process for the allocation of funds in line with the requirements of the Department of Education.

• Delivery of workshops and training to raise awareness and enhance understanding of The Project.

Capacity building

• Provide support to grant recipients on how to evidence their impact.

• Contribute to the organisations thinking, processes and systems relating to measuring and evidencing our impact.
• Develop training and guidance to support with continuous professional development across staff teams.