Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

Job Purpose

• The M&E Officer will support the implementation of INReMP’s monitoring and evaluation system by ensuring timely and accurate data collection, entry, analysis, and reporting. The role contributes to tracking project performance indicators, maintaining M&E databases, and supporting learning and accountability processes. The M&E Assistant will work closely with technical teams, county implementation units, and partners to ensure that data informs programme planning and decision-making.

 Key Responsibilities

Data Collection and Entry

• Collect quantitative and qualitative data from field activities using approved tools and methodologies.
• Enter and validate project data in the M&E system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in preparing monitoring tools, checklists, and data collection instruments.

Field Monitoring and Verification

• Conduct field visits to verify data quality and support data triangulation.
• Participate in routine monitoring visits and compile field reports for review.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date indicator tracking tables and project databases.
• Extract and present data for management decision-making and programme reviews.
• Support documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.
• Prepare presentation materials and dashboards from M&E findings for internal and external audiences.

M&E Tools and Filing Systems

• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual M&E reports, including data
• summaries and visualizations.
• Maintain an organized archive of M&E reports, datasets, and documentation.

Support and Coordination

• Assist in organizing baseline, mid-term, and end-line evaluations, including logistics and data collection.

Other Duties

• Undertake any other duties assigned by the NPC.

Academic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Additional training in M&E methodologies, data analysis, or GIS is an asset.

Applicable Professional Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within agricultural development projects.
• Experience in data collection, management, and reporting using digital tools and field-based methods.
• Familiarity with participatory M&E approaches and gender-sensitive data collection.

Competencies and Skills

• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA) and advanced MS Excel functions.
• Strong analytical, visualization, and report writing skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse teams and communities.