Programme Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

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Programme Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

Responsibilities

• Lead and be responsible for the overall Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) function of the BRMM project, including the development, updating and implementation of the project M&E plan, results framework, data collection tools, quality assurance mechanisms and monitoring procedures.

• Provide regular technical M&E support to implementing missions, including guidance on data collection, activity monitoring, results tracking, reporting requirements, data quality and the accurate reflection of M&E plans in mission-level action plans.

• Lead the collection, consolidation, analysis and use of BRMM project monitoring data to track progress against agreed indicators, inform programme decisions, identify implementation gaps and ensure that programme-related datasets are accurate and up to date.

• Prepare BRMM biannual and annual reports by compiling, verifying and analysing inputs from implementing missions, ensuring that reported results are evidence-based, consistent with donor requirements and aligned with the project results framework.

• Review and provide technical guidance on activity concept notes, mission activity reports and related workplans, ensuring that M&E requirements, indicators, targets, verification methods and follow-up actions are clearly and accurately reflected.

• Undertake monitoring visits to implementing missions, as required, to assess progress, verify reported results, support corrective actions and provide hands-on guidance on the implementation of BRMM M&E processes.

• Design, coordinate and conduct surveys, outcome monitoring exercises, impact assessments and other learning or evidence-generation activities when required by programme needs or requested by the donor.

• Support adaptive management, learning and accountability by tracking risks, assumptions, lessons learned and emerging results; ensuring responsible data management; and providing evidence-based recommendations to improve BRMM implementation, reporting and donor accountability.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or,

• University degree in the above fields with six years of relevant professional experience.

• Specific training or certification in Monitoring and Evaluation, Results-Based Management, data analysis, research methods, or impact assessment would be an advantage.

• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience