Key responsibilities for this position include:

Develops monitoring and evaluation frameworks, processes and practices for the project that responds to both donor and International IDEA needs; Coordinates and leads all project evaluations and the monitoring of results;
Supports project planning and the compilation of partner inputs;
Supports effective collaboration between the project’s partners on monitoring and evaluation ;
Liases with the donors on monitoring, evaluation and the communication of results;
Works with partners in developing outcome stories and outreach data for the project.
Supports the internal and external communication of project results;
Leads the development and production of all reporting under the project – including quarterly, yearly and final project reports;
Participates in the continuous development of policies, guidelines, standards and tools for planning, monitoring, evaluation and results-based management in collaboration with International IDEA’s HQ and the donor;
Contributes to trainings for national partners on monitoring and evaluation related processes;
Contributes to internal training;
Integrates a rights-based approach, gender and diversity perspective in all monitoring, reporting and evaluation activities;
Conducts risk management in line with the organisational risk management policies and procedures.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer must possess and be able to demonstrate:

University degree in development studies, business administration, public policy, international development or other relevant discipline;
Minimum of five (5) years professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, responsible for implementing monitoring and evaluation activities of international development projects, preferably with a focus on support to democratic institutions and civil society organizations on issues related to elections and civic education;
Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project monitoring and evaluation systems from project initiation to closeout stages is essential;
Experience with donor funded projects and requirements, as well as familiarity with their processes and systems is essential.
Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies is essential;
Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans is considered an advantage;
Experience in planning and managing surveys on behavioral impact of projects implemented is considered an advantage;
Fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of written and oral Swahili is an asset.