• Develop and facilitate monitoring and evaluation system for projects at all level in the organization.
• Develop and review  project logical framework and recommend further improvement of the logical framework.
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring that data is of high quality and audit worthy.
• Analyze lessons learnt for quality and accountability.
• Provide technical support/guidance to programs in monitoring methodologies, good practice and reporting responsibilities.
• Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly and annual and other reports to management team.
• Identify and formulate monitoring and evaluation findings, lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated.
• Effective implementations of monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies.
• Develop baseline data for each project component and for all project indicators.
• Prepare and maintain database.
• Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annually on all project activities to the project managers and Director of programs.
• Prepare issues log and risk assessment for projects.
• Organize and conduct training on monitoring and evaluation for project.
• Perform other duties as required by the line manage.

Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the values and ethical standards of Yiaga Africa.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of Yiaga Africa.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

• Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships.
• Plans coordinate and organize workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Establishes builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support.

Knowledge Management and Learning

• In-depth knowledge of MIS, M&E and development issues.
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology: Good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity-building opportunities; 
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, Respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff. 
• Ability to lead the implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioural/ attitudinal change.

Self-Management

• Focuses on results for the client.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Remains calm, in control and good-humoured even under pressure.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
• Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her behaviour.

Required Skills And Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E/MIS in development projects implemented by national/international NGO/ Government;
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports; 
• Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software; 
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software;
  Strong training & facilitation skills.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken English.