The Assistant M&E is responsible for assisting the  program team to setup and implement a comprehensive participatory program monitoring and evaluation system that will facilitate effective planning, implementation, performance monitoring, evaluation and accountability of all programs implemented.

• Oversee the collection and analysis of data related to program activities. Ensure accurate and timely data entry, maintaining data integrity and quality.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the implementation of projects.
• Troubleshoot and maintain quality control to ensure adherence to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) standards.
• Promote a culture of learning and knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Facilitate the documentation and dissemination of best practices, lessons learned, and success stories. Provide technical support to field Extension officers and volunteers.
• Generate data for internal reports and support the preparation of reports for donors.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure accurate and comprehensive reporting.
• Stay updated on relevant development literature, reports, and studies to inform project work.
• Document and communicate program success stories and good practices.
• Coordinate the analysis of program data to measure impact and outcomes.
•  Assist in preparing evidence of success reports for donors.
• Provide technical support to field staff and partners on M&E approaches and techniques.
• Conduct training sessions on the use of monitoring tools.
• Ensure proper collection, storage, and security of M&E data in a central database.
• Coordinate data quality assurance processes.
• Contribute to the development of annual operational plans (AOPs) by setting targets and developing monitoring tools.
• Assist in organizing participatory reflection and learning events, such as quarterly progress review meetings.
• Assisting the Project Manager and Extension Coordinators
• Safeguard key project documents, including assessment reports, baseline reports, and evaluation reports.
• Conduct quarterly monitoring visits to assess program progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Hire, supervise, and manage data collectors and encoders for baseline and end-line surveys.
• Collaborate with IT for adequate maintenance of software and hardware requirements.
• Undertake any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education and experience:

• Grade 12 school certificate
• Minimum   Diploma in Applied Statistic Management, Demography  or any other  related field .
• Minimum  2  years of experience in M&E and project management position.
• Experience in taking a leadership role for project implementation and working in teams in a collaborative and consultative manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills–demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff and communities
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and meet deadlines in a timely way with attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent English is written and oral communication, as well as basic computer skills.
• Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research and impact evaluation.
• Experience in analyzing data and interpretation and reporting
• Experience in donor reporting