Job Detail

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing a results-based monitoring plan which is derived from project log-frame;
• Setting up a project tracking system to measure progress made by the projects against milestones;
• Setting up Output and Outcome indicators, explaining those to project staff and client communities, and obtaining their agreement on the use of the agreed indicators to measure results and objectives;
• Identifying data sources in the field, developing method of data collection, compilation, and upward reporting to project management team;
• Ensuring that both the project monitoring structure and results evidencing methodology provide objective measurement  of community empowerment, gender equality and local ownership of project outputs;
• Taking care that monitoring data is discussed in appropriate forums (e.g. Provincial management team, Programme Implementation and Quality Department, Programme Development and Resource Mobilization (PDRM) Department and the Directorate) and in a timely fashion
• Advising project management teams on course correction measures based on findings from project mid-term reviews
• Engaging key stakeholders in important external evaluations to ensure an understanding of locally perceived impacts and challenges;
• Monitoring the follow up of recommendations arising out of evaluations by external sources; 
• Assisting In preparation of  annual calendar of M&E activities and a detailed M&E budget
• Providing technical support to the Provincial Programme Coordinator in revising performance indicators of project-specific log-frames as and when required;
• Facilitating in external monitoring and evaluation missions and participating, if required;
• Contribute in Developing reports and data collection of assigned projects
• Coordinate the process for generating donor report, involving the monthly collection of data from field, analysis of field data and presentation of information in concise and precise reports.
• To maintain close contacts with the Provincial offices, agree on updated monitoring formats and train field staff in its use.
• To take a leading role in the compilation of data for monitoring purposes and to develop and regularly update monitoring formats,
• To actively participate in the implementation of baseline surveys, monitoring missions, programme evaluations and impact assessments for Afghanaid programme
• Produce monthly and quarterly progress report base on annual work plan with qualitative and qualitative inputs for project.
• Assist in the production of other internal documents such as the case studies and newsletters.
• Perform any other related duties as required by the Programme manager and M&E manager.

Any other duties as and when assigned by the line manager, MD and/or Directorate.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The position holder must possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in rural development, project management, international development, social science or other relevant area and extensive relevant professional experience.

Education & Professional Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline (statistics, social sciences, development studies or any other relevant subject)

Work Experience

At least 3 years of professional experience in the area of monitoring and evaluation

Professional Skills, Competencies, Values and Attitudes

Afghanaid seeks a responsible and dependable ---------- team leader with strong initiative, judgment and adaptability as well as excellent skills in communication, organisational, interpersonal relations, decision-making, financial management and reporting.

Specifically, the holder of this position should also demonstrate the following:

Key Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Highly developed reporting, budget monitoring, and management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of community development and social mobilisation.
• Proven management ability and strong interpersonal skills – team player.
• Problem solving and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in the most common computer software including word processing, and excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to deal with difficult, often frustrating work situations.
• A willingness to live, travel and work in isolated and possibly dangerous locations.
• Gender sensitivity.
• Sensitivity to the Islamic culture.
• Commitment to support/develop the capacity of the national staff and of rural communities.
• Personal integrity and a sense of humour.
• Knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities in personal workload.
• Knowledge of exit strategies and sustainability issues.

Desirable

• A clear and firm commitment to human rights, equality, role and empowerment of women, minorities and persons with disabilities.
• Competent to take initiative, work with significant levels of autonomy and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Committed and honest in his/her work, ability to monitor the work of others and report gaps and challenges.
• Details oriented person.
• Responsible, flexible, adaptable.
• A willingness to live, travel and work in isolated and possibly high-risk locations.
• Personal integrity, proactivity, flexibility, sense of humour, intuitive and self-motivation.