Planning, Monitoring, Evaluations & Learning (PMEL) Specialist
Full time @AGENCY FOR ACCELERATED REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT posted 2 weeks ago in non-government organisation Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 26867
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Career Level Specialist
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Administration
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
AFARD is seeking competent and qualified persons to fill the various positions shown below. Signed Application and a 2-pager
motivation letter plus relevant academic & experience credentials, CV with names and daytime contacts of three referees,
and your daytime phone contact numbers in 1-file PDF format should be addressed to “The Human Resources Office” and emailed to procurement@afard.net latest on May 23, 2025 at 5:00PM. In the subject area of your email, indicate the position
you are applying for.
Polite Notice.
• Qualified females and refugees are highly encouraged to apply.
• Only complete applications will be accepted and considered for review.
• Only those who are ready to start immediately will be shortlisted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Successful applicants will be required to start immediately after appropriate screening checks including criminal records,
child and sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment. By applying, job applicants consent to these screening checks
Job
Summary
Supported by an independent MERL partner, s/he is responsible for leading the management of innovative Planning,
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) systemfor evidence-based adaptive management in addition to providing
strategic direction and capacity building on the PMEL function to consortium partners. S/he will also serve as the link
person with the Mastercard Foundation M&E team.
Roles &
Responsibilities
MEL System Development
• Design and implement a comprehensive PMEL framework including PMEL plan, indicators, data collection tools, and
reporting mechanisms, aligned with program theory of change and results framework.
• Develop a digital integrated MIS aligned with the PMEL framework.
Data Collection and Analysis
• Develop clear guidelines and protocolsfor data collection, management, and analysis and coach team on its use.
• Lead data collection across program components, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
• Conduct data analysis and visualization to track program progress, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
• Lead periodic planning ensuring output-budget optimization and set targets.
• Lead the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activitiesincluding baseline, mid-termand endline surveys.
Accountability and Feedback Mechanisms
• Supportthe establishment and management ofthe feedback and complaint mechanismsfor program participants
and partners.
• Supportthe leadership teamto ensure thatfeedback is captured, analyzed, and addressed in a timely and effective
manner.
Learning and Knowledge Management
• Facilitate regular learning and reflection sessions with consortium partners to capture lessons learned, best
practices, and challenges.
• Convene annual learning events for knowledge sharing.
Reporting and Communication
• Develop standard reporting tools and orient program team on reporting requirements.
• Prepare regular progressreports highlighting key achievements, challenges, and lessonslearned.
• In liaison with CNS, communicate MEAL findings internally and externally.
Capacity Building
• Train, coach and mentor consortiumpartners on MEALmethodologies, data collection techniques, and reporting
standards.
Person specifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative economics, and Monitoring and Evaluation. Masters degree is an added advantage.
• A post graduate diploma in project planning and management is a must.
• At least 5 years of experience leading PMEL functions at a consortium level managing staffs, consultants and partners.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in qualitative and quantitative data management software e.g., SPSS, STATA, EXCEL, Power BI.
• Strong proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection methods, analysis, and reporting.
• Familiarity with designing and conducting surveys, evaluations, and assessments.
• Strong conceptual and analyticalskills and ability to generate insightsfrom data.
• Familiarity with participatory approaches to MEL and beneficiary feedback mechanisms.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and partners
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