TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

1. Position Title

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Officer

2. Background

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) function supports the organization in measuring performance, ensuring data quality, tracking results, and using evidence to improve organizational activities and decision-making.

The position will be responsible for supporting monitoring and evaluation activities, managing performance data, preparing reports, and identifying areas where performance can be improved.

3. Purpose of the Position

The purpose of this position is to ensure that organizational performance is systematically monitored, measured, documented, and reported using reliable and accurate data.

4. Key Objectives

The position will:

• Monitor organizational activities and performance against established indicators.
• Support the development and implementation of M&E frameworks.
• Collect, manage, analyze, and interpret performance data.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Identify performance gaps and recommend improvements.
• Prepare clear and timely performance and M&E reports.
• Support evidence-based decision-making and organizational learning.

5. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain M&E frameworks, indicators, and tools.
• Develop and maintain data collection tools.
• Collect and verify monitoring and performance data.
• Conduct data quality checks.
• Analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
• Monitor performance against established targets and indicators.
• Identify performance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate M&E databases and records.
• Prepare periodic M&E and performance reports.
• Present findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Support research, evaluation, and learning activities.
• Document lessons learned and good practices.

6. Required Qualifications

Mandatory

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience; OR
• Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred

• Professional certification or additional training in M&E, research, statistics, data analysis, or a related field.

7. Required Experience

The candidate must have:

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in data management and analysis.
• Experience in performance monitoring, research, or reporting.
• Experience developing M&E frameworks and indicators.
• Experience developing data collection tools.
• Experience preparing performance and M&E reports.

8. Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong data collection, analysis, and interpretation skills.
• Good knowledge of M&E frameworks and indicators.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Power BI, KoboToolbox, or similar tools is an advantage.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to data quality and accuracy.
• Ability to identify performance gaps.
• Ability to recommend practical performance improvements.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

9. Deliverables / Expected Outputs

• M&E frameworks and indicators maintained.
• Data collection tools developed and maintained.
• Accurate and updated performance data.
• Regular data quality checks completed.
• M&E and performance reports prepared.
• Performance gaps identified and documented.
• Improvement recommendations provided.
• Evaluation and research findings documented.
• Lessons learned and good practices captured.

10. Application / Submission Requirements

Applicants should submit:

1. Updated CV.
2. Cover Letter.
3. Copies of relevant academic qualifications.
4. Copies of relevant professional certifications, where applicable.
5. Relevant professional references.