APHRC seeks to recruit a Temporary Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant to support the implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework for various projects within Research and Related Capacity Strengthening Division. The M&E Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring that data collected is accurate, complete and timely, and that it is used to inform programmatic decisions and improve performance:
Duties/Responsibilities

Assist in the development of project M&E plans, including identifying project indicators, setting targets, and establishing data collection and analysis methods;
Assist in the design of data collection tools and collect data from various sources, including project staff, partners and beneficiaries, to track the progress of the project;
Enter data into databases and maintain the accuracy and completeness of project data;
Assist in analyzing project data to identify trends, patterns and insights, and present findings to the M&E team and project stakeholders;
Assist in  preparing  and  submitting  reports  on  project  progress,  impact  and outcomes, and sharing these reports with project stakeholders;
Assist in drafting indicator definitions to ensure that project M&E activities are conducted in accordance with established standards and procedures;
Provide support to  project  teams  in  the  implementation  of  M&E  activities, including facilitating data collection and supporting data analysis;
Collaborate with other members of the M&E team, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that project M&E activities are aligned with project goals and objectives;
Contribute to the  continuous  improvement  of  project  M&E  processes  and procedures to ensure that they are efficient, effective and responsive to project needs; and
Perform any other tasks required to advance the projects’ and the division’s M& E agenda.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Demography, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field.
At least two years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, with experience in formulation of M&E frameworks, tracking project milestones, data collection and analysis.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis software such as Stata or SPSS.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.