M&E Specialist

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Lead and be responsible for implementing and coordinating the project M&E system. This position will be based in Islamabad, Pakistan

 Responsibilities:

 Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Assist in the development, updating and implementation of the USAID SMEA Activity Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (AMEP), Log Frame and other M&E systems and documents utilizing clearly defined objectives, activities, indicators, and results for each component in the implementation period.
• Assist in the develop and implement appropriate and innovative M&E tools, reporting guidelines for new project activities with an aim to improve the overall M&E system of the project.
• Draft SoWs, ToRs and concept papers for various M&E tasks including but not limited to routing monitoring, surveys, assessments, evaluations and other relevant studies.
• Review the project indicators, including agreed targets and aggressive time-frames for achieving them.
• Assist in the development of systems to monitor the provision of project inputs grants and training activities and the beneficiaries receiving these products and services.
• Conduct data quality assessments & data audits to ensure that the collected data is accurate and maintain the integrity of the project.
• Collect and/or verify M&E data of the project activities through regular visits to the project locations; when needed.
• Conduct beneficiaries’ interviews, focus group discussions and verification visits to the project sites as per the instruction from the M&E Lead
• Assist in the design and implementation of project impact evaluation, when needed.
• Operate, administer and update the M&E information management system/database using automated information management system from time to time.
• Orient and train project staff, subcontractors and grantees on the M&E framework, including objectives and indicators, on their responsibilities for the complete, accurate and timely collection and reporting of data and information.
• Assist M&E Lead in preparing project status reports including but not limited to weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Coordinate with component and technical leads, provincial and district staff as necessary to perform M&E duties including providing guidance on priority areas for attention/action.
• Perform other monitoring and evaluation tasks as needed.

 Qualifications:

• Ability to perform successfully as a member of multiple project-related teams;
• Strong computer literacy skills required in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, web browsers, and email;
• Proficiency of working on data analysis applications.
• Excellent communications and writing ability;
• Demonstrated successful interpersonal skills;
• Work experience in the private sector and in a development project environment is preferred, with work experience in the former being more preferable.
• Familiarity with USAID monitoring and evaluation protocols
• Demonstrated experience in research, and monitoring and evaluation of business development and economic development programs.
• Ability to analyze and report on program performance and impact from the perspective of donors, program planners and partners
• Ability to determine key indicators to measure project impact, and to develop measurement systems for them.
• Advanced degree in business administration, economics, development studies or other relevant discipline and at least 5 years of relevant experience or bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline and at least 7 years of relevant work experience.
• A willingness to travel to all provinces of Pakistan
• Fluency in English required; Urdu and other Pakistani languages preferred;

Application Instructions: Please send electronic submissions of your CV, cover letter and 3 professional references when you apply to [email protected] by April 5th, 2017. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line. Applications without these items may not be considered. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.