Job Summary

The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer is responsible for contributing to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of M&E systems and processes. The role ensures the systematic collection, analysis, and reporting of high-quality data to support evidence-based decision-making, performance tracking, and institutional accountability. The position requires a solid understanding of results-based management and project cycle processes, with the ability to apply M&E principles effectively in practice.

Key Responsibilities

1. Planning & Strategic Alignment

• Support the development and review of strategic and annual operational plans in alignment with strategic objectives.
• Contribute to translating strategic priorities into measurable annual targets, indicators, and implementation plans.
• Assist in tracking progress against strategic and annual plans and flagging deviations or risks in a timely manner.

1. M&E Systems & Tools

• Support the development and implementation of M&E frameworks, loagframes, and performance indicators.
• Assist in designing data collection tools (surveys, checklists, templates, dashboards).
• Maintain project databases and ensure data quality and integrity.

1. Data Collection & Analysis

• Coordinate routine data collection activities (baseline, monitoring, endline, post-activity evaluations).
• Clean, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
• Support field teams and partners in data reporting and compliance with M&E standards.

1. Reporting & Documentation

• Contribute to learning processes, reflection sessions, and program improvement.
• Support feedback mechanisms, beneficiary satisfaction surveys, and accountability systems.
• Assist in documenting lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.

1. Learning & Accountability

• Contribute to learning processes, reflection sessions, and program improvement.
• Support feedback mechanisms, beneficiary satisfaction surveys, and accountability systems.
• Assist in documenting lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.

1. Capacity Building

• Provide basic training and coaching to staff and partners on M&E tools and reporting.
• Support the rollout of standardized M&E procedures across projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in M&E, research, or data management.
• Strong understanding of results-based management and project cycle management.
• Experience working with data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK, Google Forms, Excel, Power BI, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working with donors, NGOs, or development programs.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Familiarity with digital data systems, dashboards, or visualization tools.
• Experience in capacity building or training delivery.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong writing and reporting skills in English and Arabic.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.