Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Sustainable Business Consulting (SBC)

Role Description

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing systems to track project performance, ensure accountability to donors, and support data-driven decision-making. The role requires strong technical expertise in donor-funded project monitoring, financial tracking, statistical analysis, data visualization (Power BI), and high-quality donor reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Systems
  • Develop and implement M&E frameworks, logframes, and performance indicators aligned with project objectives
  • Design data collection tools, methodologies, and systems
  • Track project progress against targets, outputs, and outcomes
  • Ensure alignment with Results-Based Management (RBM) principles
  • Support baseline, midline, and endline evaluations
• Donor-Funded Project Monitoring & Compliance
  • Monitor project activities in line with donor requirements and contractual obligations
  • Ensure compliance with reporting standards for donors (e.g., USAID, World Bank, FCDO, UN agencies)
  • Track deliverables, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Support donor audits, evaluations, and learning reviews
  • Maintain proper documentation for accountability and transparency
• Financial Tracking & Budget Monitoring
  • Monitor project budgets in collaboration with finance teams
  • Track expenditure against planned budgets and analyze variances
  • Assess burn rates and cost efficiency of program activities
  • Link financial data to program outputs for value-for-money analysis
  • Support financial reporting inputs for donor reports
• Data Management, Analysis & Statistics
  • Design surveys, sampling approaches, and data collection methodologies
  • Oversee data collection processes (field and digital tools such as KoboToolbox/ODK)
  • Clean, validate, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
  • Apply statistical techniques to generate insights and measure impact
  • Maintain databases and ensure data quality, integrity, and security
• Data Visualization & Reporting
  • Develop and maintain interactive dashboards using Power BI
  • Integrate multiple data sources into real-time reporting systems
  • Present complex data in clear, user-friendly visual formats
  • Support program teams with data insights for decision-making
• Donor Reporting & Technical Writing
  • Prepare high-quality donor reports (monthly, quarterly, annual)
  • Develop clear narratives linking activities, outputs, and outcomes
  • Produce case studies, success stories, and learning briefs
  • Ensure all reports meet donor formats, guidelines, and deadlines
  • Translate technical findings into clear, concise communication

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, or related field (Master’s is an added advantage)
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in M&E, preferably in donor-funded programs
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, dashboards, data analysis)
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools like Power BI for dashboard development and visualization
• Experience with data collection tools (KoboToolbox, ODK)
• Knowledge of statistical software (SPSS, STATA, or R)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (especially donor reporting)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks