STRATEGY, PLANNING AND REPORTING

• Develop and implement strategies that measure program and project impact, identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth and promote best practices in MEAL.
• Adapt MEAL methodology, approaches and tools and provide support and guidance to HFHK staff to ensure their proper use.
• Participate in program/project design and proposal writing in the areas of theory of change and log frame design, MEAL plan and budget development.
• In collaboration with program/project teams ensure that MEAL is properly integrated into projectmanagement, reporting and learning.
• Track project data reporting; record, manage and preserve monitoring and evaluation data in a safe and accessible way.
• Develop data base for storage and tracking of all historical and current projects of HFHK
• Support HFHK in the use of our global results measurement and data reporting tools , reviewproject data collection and reporting for data quality and make recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct regular project data aggregation and analysis, discuss findings and recommend improvements.
• Provide support to management for evidence-based programmatic decision making
• Ensure all projects reports meet MEAL standards and good practices of the organization and donors
• MONITORING
• Advise and support program/project teams on quality information gathering and analysis to facilitate informed program and project design.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of data collection and monitoring tools, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor data collection to ensure data quality

Job Description

• Provide support and undertake field visits to monitor project progress and delivery of results as per MEAL plans.
• Reinforce systems and tools for MEAL, developing new tools as necessary; ensure appropriate process, output, and outcome level monitoring is carried out across all program sectors using effective qualitative and quantitative methods

RESEARCH AND EVALUATION

• Provide research, analysis, planning and evaluation guidance and tools for the implementation of new and pilot shelter delivery programs;
• Support program teams and partners, in conducting feasibility studies, baseline data collection and research for new program development
• Lead or participate in program and project evaluations and impact studies and assist in the development of tools and methods for such evaluations and studies, in collaboration with other staff and stakeholders.
• Prepare terms of reference for all evaluators and coordinate with other key staff
• Supervise the development of data collection tools proposed for evaluations activities.
• Perform data analyses, using appropriate software as necessary, for project research and evaluations.
• Conduct pre and post-tests for all training activities and ascertain change in knowledge acquired
• Conduct end of training/workshop assessments to ensure areas of improvement are considered for future trainings/workshop

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Manage and scale-up the Community Based Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (CBFM)
• Support program/project teams to set up accountability mechanisms to beneficiaries and community members
• Monitor the responsive use of accountability mechanisms, data and responses

LEARNING AND CAPACITY BUILDING

• Facilitate documentation of project activities with clear articulation of lessons learned, good practices and case studies for each project for internal and external sharing
• Organize learning events and workshops for program teams to document lessons learned, good practices and areas of improvement
• Ensure that learnings and recommendations from all projects and evaluations are well documented and made available to relevant stakeholders within the organization
• Plan, and produce case stories in various forms for documenting best practices in all projects
• Identify capacity gaps and build the capacity of the program staff in the areas of MEAL

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES / INDICATORS

• MEAL Capacity Assessment gaps are addressed
• Data being produced as per the MEAL Plan
• Efficient Community Based Complaints and Feedback Mechanism
• Lessons are tracked to inform program planning
• Quarterly and Annual Reports are produced on time

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Development Studies or a related field.
• Strong data analysis training including the ability to use computer statistical packages and relevant MEAL Softwares
• At least 8 years of experience in a similar position, preferable with a development organization
• Experience in developing and implementing successful MEAL systems
• Demonstrated experience in applying qualitative/participatory research methods; linking planning to M&E, results-based approaches.
• Familiarity with cutting-edge M&E methods, designing results frameworks and evaluating development
• results, including experience in practical implementation of impact evaluations, experimental and quasiexperimental evaluations, particularly in adequate and affordable housing