JOB PURPOSE:
- Conduct data collection and analysis for project monitoring and evaluation
- Test and train project teams and investigators on the use of data collection tools, define their objectives and monitor progress.
- Collect qualitative and quantitative data through focus group discussions and interviews with key informants
- Manage the tablets used for data collection, ensuring proper functionality, fast downloads, and requesting maintenance or replacement if necessary.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The SMSPS manager is responsible for the following tasks:
- Implementation of the MEAL (Monitoring – Evaluation – Accountability – Learning) system
- Develop the MEAL plan for each project and ensure its implementation
- Support the development/revision of indicators (qualitative, quantitative)
- Develop the TOR and methodological tools (questionnaire, guides for ESS and FGD,
etc.) for the entire MEAL process
- Create/adapt data collection and analysis tools: rapid needs assessment, surveys, baseline study, real-time evaluation (RTE), end-line impact studies, follow-up field visits, focus groups, etc.
Evaluation, analysis and data collection
- Configuring questionnaires on data analysis applications
- Organize all monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities: rapid needs assessment, surveys, baseline studies;
- Recruit investigators and consultants, train them, supervise them and oversee/evaluate their work and guarantee the quality of the work;
- Participate in needs assessments and project development
Monitoring and reporting of project activities
- Collect field data (quantitative and qualitative), analyze it, and produce the requested reports and other documents.
- Keep the events calendar up to date for all projects
- Provide MEAL advice and coaching to program personnel
- Organize follow-up meetings involving all key project staff
- Monitoring compliance with the logical framework, the completion of activities, results, and adherence to the
- Calendar
- Develop a dashboard for the ongoing project
- Participate in the preparation of internal reports and reports to donors
Evidence production and knowledge management
- Write success stories, produce images (photos, videos), and build a database.
- Produce and manage monthly reports, capitalization documents, and databases.
- Promote the sharing of best practices and lessons learned within the team and between different teams
- Produce summaries of the documents and share them
Accountability
- Complete other key monitoring and accountability documents: Accountability Improvement
- Plan
- Establish a feedback mechanism for beneficiaries, partners and stakeholders
Relations
- Working closely with DCA teams and technical advisors
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Technical skills in monitoring and evaluation
- Strong analytical and interpretation skills for qualitative data, primarily data related to mental health, gender, peacebuilding, and democracy.
- University degree in humanities
- An ability to conduct in-depth analysis of conflict dynamics and to
Contextualize
- Experience working with young people, particularly young women, and the challenges they face in the Central African Republic
How to apply
SUBMISSION METHODS:
Interested candidates should send their complete application (cover letter, detailed CV including references, copies of diplomas, work certificates, and certificates of service) to the following email address: nana@dca.dk
The deadline for submitting applications is January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Central African Republic time).
Note: Applications from women are strongly encouraged.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.