Save the Children at AIFO Liberia

Objectives AIFO Liberia is looking to hire an M&E officer for its office in Monrovia. The objectives of the position are to manage the monitoring activities of ongoing projects, as well as to set up an M&E structure for the organization. The M&E officer will start work in September 2022. Candidates are encouraged to send their CV and cover letter before the 8th of July (23:59).

Main Responsibilities Specific duties: Setting up AIFO M&E system:

• Assist in the revision of projects log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance indicators and their measurement;
• Develop the project’s overall M&E framework, for example mid-term project review, impact assessment, final evaluation, develop project Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant data collection systems.
• Review the quality of existing data, methods of collecting data, and the degree to which data will provide statistical indicators for impact evaluation.
• Develop baseline data for each project component and for all project indicators.
• With collaborating partners, review their existing approaches and management information systems and agree on any required changes, support and resources.
• Develop a plan for project-related capacity-building on M&E and for any computer based support that may be required.
• Organize and undertake training with collaborating partners on M&E as required.

Implementation of M&E and coordination:

• Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators.
• Check data quality with partners.
• Maintain and administer the M&E database; analyse and aggregate findings.
• Support project progress reporting, project mid-term review and final evaluation.
• Identify areas where technical support to project partners is required. Organize refresher training on M&E for partners as required.
• Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.
• Provide advice to the supervisor on improving project performance using M&E findings.

Communication:

• Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required.
• Provide the Project Manager with management information she/he may require.
• Check that monitoring data are discussed in appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussions to fill any gap.

Required / Recommended Qualifications

• College or University Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Business studies, or other relevant fields.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the development sector
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with M&E activities
• Good command of Microsoft Excel and Pivot Tables
• Good command of survey design software (preferably Kobo Toolbox)
• Ability to set up a cloud-based data management structure.
• Availability to travel to project locations when necessary