Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

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Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Location: Choma
Country: Zambia
Deadline Date: Rolling basis

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
Action Against Hunger is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger. Established with the mission to innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach millions of people with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs, Action Against Hunger operates in 55 countries with a workforce of approximately 8,990 dedicated staff members. The organization focuses on addressing the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies, striving to create a world free from hunger for everyone, for good. Action Against Hunger USA is part of the international network and manages operations in 8 countries, including Zambia, where it has been operational since 2021, implementing both development and humanitarian programs through a multi-sectoral strategy.

Job Overview:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will play a crucial role in providing monitoring and evaluation functions for the Strengthening Livelihood and Resilience of Smallholder Farmers to climate change in Southern Province, Zambia (SLARF) and other projects under Action Against Hunger Zambia. The officer will be responsible for designing the MEAL framework for project monitoring, evaluation, and learning, ensuring that data collection includes gender-sensitive and nutrition-sensitive indicators. The role involves conducting baseline, mid-term, and end-line assessments to track security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, nutrition, and climate resilience outcomes, as well as training field teams in participatory monitoring and impact assessment tools. The officer will prepare donor reports, facilitate learning forums, and support the MEAL Manager in synthesizing data and findings into comprehensive reports. Additionally, the officer will assist in the design and development of monitoring tools, participate in field visits, conduct data quality assessments, and engage in learning opportunities to enhance skills and understanding of MEAL practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design the MEAL framework for project monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
• Conduct baseline, mid-term, and end-line assessments to track food security, nutrition, and climate resilience outcomes.
• Ensure data collection includes gender-sensitive and nutrition-sensitive indicators.
• Train field teams in participatory monitoring and impact assessment tools.
• Prepare donor reports and facilitate learning forums.
• Support the MEAL Manager in preparing timely and accurate reports on program activities.
• Contribute to the development of case studies and success stories.
• Collaborate with program teams to gather information for donor reports.
• Support the MEAL Manager in synthesizing data and findings into comprehensive reports. 1
• Assist in the design and development of monitoring tools to ensure effective data collection. 1
• Assist in the collection, entry, and analysis of program data. 1
• Participate in field visits to ensure the quality of data and information gathered. 1
• Conduct data quality assessments and provide feedback to field teams for improvement. 1
• Support in the analysis of data to generate insights for program improvement. 1
• Engage in learning opportunities to enhance skills and understanding of MEAL practices. 1
• Participate in relevant training sessions and workshops. 1
• Contribute to the development of project proposals, ensuring alignment with donor requirements. 1
• Assist in the preparation of logical frameworks and results frameworks for proposed projects. 1
• Organize and maintain a comprehensive filing system for MEAL documents. 2
• Support in archiving and documenting project achievements and lessons learned.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, or Statistics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project evaluation, specifically in nutrition and food security projects.
• Membership with the Zambia Monitoring and Evaluation Association (ZaMEA).
• Excellent experience in report writing, donor rules and regulations, validation procedures, and process coordination.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, under pressure, and under tight deadlines.
• Capacity building and facilitation skills.
• Bilingual with excellent knowledge of English and any local language.
• Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Initiative and ability to work independently and propose solutions to diverse problems. 1
• Experience working in a team environment and building a team. 1
• Active listener with good interpersonal skills. 1
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability. 1
• Excellent organizational and planning skills. 1
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and to multi-task. 1
• Experience with Action Against Hunger will be an added advantage.

Educational Background:
A degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, or Statistics is required for this position. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate possesses the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, conduct assessments, and analyze data related to food security and nutrition.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in project evaluation, particularly in nutrition and food security projects. This level of experience is crucial as it ensures that the candidate has a solid understanding of the complexities involved in evaluating programs aimed at improving food security and nutrition outcomes, as well as the ability to navigate the challenges that may arise during the evaluation process.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English, with excellent proficiency required. Additionally, knowledge of any local language is considered a good to have, as it can facilitate communication with local communities and stakeholders, enhancing the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation activities.

Additional Notes:
The contract duration for this position is 12 months. The role is full-time and is based in Choma, Zambia. Action Against Hunger provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. The organization complies with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment.