Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Develops monitoring and evaluation frameworks, processes and practices for the project that responds to both donor and International IDEA needs; Coordinates and leads all project evaluations and the monitoring of results;
• Supports project planning and the compilation of partner inputs;
• Supports effective collaboration between the project’s partners on monitoring and evaluation ;
• Liases with the donors on monitoring, evaluation and the communication of results;
• Works with partners in developing outcome stories and outreach data for the project.
• Supports the internal and external communication of project results;
• Leads the development and production of all reporting under the project – including quarterly, yearly and final project reports;
• Participates in the continuous development of policies, guidelines, standards and tools for planning, monitoring, evaluation and results-based management in collaboration with International IDEA’s HQ and the donor;
• Contributes to trainings for national partners on monitoring and evaluation related processes;
• Contributes to internal training;
• Integrates a rights-based approach, gender and diversity perspective in all monitoring, reporting and evaluation activities;
• Conducts risk management in line with the organisational risk management policies and procedures.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer must possess and be able to demonstrate:

• University degree in development studies, business administration, public policy, international development or other relevant discipline;
• Minimum of five (5) years professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, responsible for implementing monitoring and evaluation activities of international development projects, preferably with a focus on support to democratic institutions and civil society organizations on issues related to elections and civic education;
• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project monitoring and evaluation systems from project initiation to closeout stages is essential;
• Experience with donor funded projects and requirements, as well as familiarity with their processes and systems is essential.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies is essential;
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans is considered an advantage;
• Experience in planning and managing surveys on behavioral impact of projects implemented is considered an advantage;
• Fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of written and oral Swahili is an asset.