Lead the development of M&E methodology including frameworks, instrumentation, data collection, implementation, and analysis plans to support programs and ensure compliance with Donor requirements 1. Identifies gaps and supports programs with best practices & recommendations towards achieving program and institutional objectives
 Develops and strengthens monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures. 
 Monitors all project activities and progress towards achieving the project output.
 Recommends further improvement of the logical framework.
 Develops monitoring and impact indicator for the project success. 
 Monitors and evaluates overall progress on achievement of results.
 Monitors the sustainability of the project's results.
 Provides feedback to the Program Coordinator on project strategies and activities.
 Suggests strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimise or eliminate such bottlenecks. 

2. Assesses the data quality of program files to ensure all program data collected is relevant and accurate
 Ensures that all program reports and documents are up to date, filled and secured in a readily accessible safe lockable cabinet.
 Establishes an effective system for assessing the validity of monitoring and evaluation data through a review of activities/installations, completed monitoring forms/databases, and a review of aggregate level statistics reported.
 Conducts routine data quality assessment reviews and document reports and tracks progress.
 Contributes to the development of the Field Implementation Plan (FIP), ensuring alignment with Field /ERC Office strategy, agreement on programme indicators and inclusion of monitoring and evaluation activities in the work plan.






3. Provides support to Technical Leads with regards to quality reporting and ensures monitoring and evaluation elements are properly captured in all reports
 Reports monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the management.
 Conducts capacity assessments on existing monitoring and evaluation system.
 Develops indicators and a monitoring strategy for the project.
 Provides inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to the Project Management Team.
 Participates in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assists the Project Coordinator in preparing relevant reports.
 Provides technical advice for the revision of performance indicators ensuring that realistic intermediate and end-of-programme targets are defined.
 Supports monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project.
 Assists in coordinating across the available components of the Project to ensure effective implementation of M&E/MIS.
 Assists the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use. 
 Performs any other duties as assigned by management
         Possesses thorough knowledge of research and interview methods and able to remain up-to-date with new methods and technologies;
 Must be able to develop M&E frameworks, instrumentation, data collection, implementation, and analysis plans.
 Possesses knowledge of broad range of constitutional, legal and public policy while knowledge of issues such as gender, youth, electoral processes, and those involving national institutions is highly desirable;
 Able to conduct independent research and simultaneously guide the work of team members;
 Possesses proficient computer skills in use of internet, the full Microsoft Windows environment, excellent SPSS and NVIVO
 Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organisation
 Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organisation.
 Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
 Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organisation and to create new opportunities.

  

Job evaluation subgrade: C