Provide leadership in design and implementation of accountability, monitoring and evaluation systems and tools for sector specific Technical Programmes including grant funded projects with an emphasis on M&E supervision and technical excellence. Support the Strategy, Evidence & Learning Director in ensuring that M&E systems are in place and relevant quantitative and qualitative data required for regular monitoring and for the reporting is captured/documented and stored in appropriate form.
The A, M & E Coordinator must have a strong understanding of the following: a) USAID/BHA's Data Quality Assessment procedures and protocols b) USAID/BHA reporting requirements which include but not limited to the MIS system c) Strong database management skills to help contribute towards report writing and generating both single and cumulative counts for reporting d) Enhanced knowledge of USAID/BHA's Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) framework e) Strong understanding of how theories of change and results framework work in measurement of results f) Strong understanding of USAID/BHA's M&E framework with particular bias in participant and population based surveys
Major Responsibilities
Lead in the design and set up of sector technical program monitoring and evaluation framework for the program (including program M&E plan, logical framework
Oversee monitoring and evaluation activities including the context analysis, impact evaluation, qualitative and quantitative analysis of program activities, output, outcomes, and impact, including design and testing of data collection tools, data analysis and reporting
Facilitate and give guidance on conducting the program evaluation, including review of Terms of Reference (TORs) participating in training, analysis, report writing and review of reports produced
Coordinate research initiatives, consolidate and document lessons learnt and best practices within the program and share information with relevant stakeholders
Participate in coordination meetings (including external engagements/partners) and other information sharing as requested by the Program Manager
Build the capacity of M&E Facilitators on M&E deliverables, including designing evaluation data collection tools, supervising field activities, data entry and data cleaning, data analysis (qualitative and quantitative) and report writing
Education / Work Experience / Key Competencies
Master’s Degree in Sciences, Operations Research, Statistics, International Development, Communication Studies or any related field.
At least 5years experience in the Monitoring and Evaluation Field.
Strong understanding USAID/BHA's Data Quality Assessment procedures and protocols, USAID/BHA reporting requirements which include but not limited to the MIS system
Strong database management skills to help contribute towards report writing and generating both single and cumulative counts for reporting
Enhanced knowledge of USAID/BHA's Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) framework
Strong understanding of how theories of change and results framework work in measurement of results
Strong understanding of USAID/BHA's M&E framework with particular bias in participant and population based surveys
Good Computer and database management skills, document review and report writing skills
A team player, ability to multi-task and work in cross-functional, fast-paced environments with the pressure of multiple deadlines.
Willingness to travel within Zimbabwe and work in remote areas.
Honesty and personal integrity, emotional maturity and ability to adjust to harsh working conditions.
Clean Class 4 drivers’ licence
NB: Shortlisting will be done as applications are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.