Temporary Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant at African Population And Health Research Center (APHRC)

APHRC seeks to recruit a Temporary Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant to support the implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework for various projects within Research and Related Capacity Strengthening Division. The M&E Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring that data collected is accurate, complete and timely, and that it is used to inform programmatic decisions and improve performance:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of project M&E plans, including identifying project indicators, setting targets, and establishing data collection and analysis methods;
• Assist in the design of data collection tools and collect data from various sources, including project staff, partners and beneficiaries, to track the progress of the project;
• Enter data into databases and maintain the accuracy and completeness of project data;
• Assist in analyzing project data to identify trends, patterns and insights, and present findings to the M&E team and project stakeholders;
• Assist in  preparing  and  submitting  reports  on  project  progress,  impact  and outcomes, and sharing these reports with project stakeholders;
• Assist in drafting indicator definitions to ensure that project M&E activities are conducted in accordance with established standards and procedures;
• Provide support to  project  teams  in  the  implementation  of  M&E  activities, including facilitating data collection and supporting data analysis;
• Collaborate with other members of the M&E team, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that project M&E activities are aligned with project goals and objectives;
• Contribute to the  continuous  improvement  of  project  M&E  processes  and procedures to ensure that they are efficient, effective and responsive to project needs; and
• Perform any other tasks required to advance the projects’ and the division’s M& E agenda.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Demography, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, with experience in formulation of M&E frameworks, tracking project milestones, data collection and analysis.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis software such as Stata or SPSS.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.