Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Villages In Partnership (VIP)

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Summary

Villages In Partnership (VIP) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer to lead the design, implementation, and strengthening of organizational M&E systems. The position will support evidence-based decision-making, donor compliance, learning, and accountability across VIP programs through high-quality data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting.

Location: Zomba
Reporting to: Program Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. M&E Systems Development and Strengthening

  • Design, review, and strengthen VIP’s M&E systems in line with organizational strategy, donor requirements, and community-based programming standards.
  • Review and improve project logframes, results frameworks, indicators, and theories of change.
  • Conduct M&E system assessments and recommend improvements to enhance data quality, efficiency, and utilization.

2. Project Monitoring and Performance Management

  • Monitor implementation of project activities, budgets, and timelines against approved work plans.
  • Track progress toward outputs, outcomes, and impacts using results-based management approaches.
  • Monitor sustainability of project results, including community ownership and continuity of benefits.

3. Data Collection, Management, and Quality Assurance

  • Support staff and partners in the use of M&E tools and digital data collection systems (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).
  • Coordinate routine data collection at community and project levels.
  • Ensure data quality through verification, validation, consistency checks, and routine data quality assessments.
  • Maintain and update project databases, trackers, and dashboards.

4. Data Analysis, Visualization, and Reporting

  • Conduct advanced data analysis using R and other analytical tools.
  • Develop interactive dashboards and automated reports using Power Bl and/or Tableau.
  • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual M&E reports for management and donors.
  • Provide verified data, visualizations, and analysis for donor reports, proposals, and progress updates.

5. Evaluation, Learning, and Adaptive Management

  • Support baseline, midline, endline evaluations, and internal reviews.
  • Provide timely performance feedback and data-driven recommendations to management.
  • Promote a culture of learning and evidence-based decision-making within VIP.

6. Capacity Building and Technical Support

  • Train and mentor staff, field teams, and community facilitators on M&E systems, data collection tools, and data use.
  • Develop training materials, SOPs, job aids, and user guides.

7. Accountability and Community Engagement

  • Support community feedback and accountability mechanisms.
  • Ensure ethical, inclusive, and participatory monitoring approaches.
  • Uphold data protection, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM), logframes, indicators, and theories of change.
  • Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
  • Advanced analytical skills using R (data wrangling, visualization, statistical analysis).
  • Strong proficiency in Power Bl and/or Tableau for dashboard development.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, Power Query, advanced formulas).
  • Experience with digital data collection platforms (KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare).
  • Excellent report writing, data visualization, and presentation skills.
  • Strong training, facilitation, and mentorship abilities.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently in field-based and community settings.

Core Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and teamwork
  • Time management and ability to meet multiple deadlines
  • Cultural sensitivity and commitment to community participation

Required Professional or Educational Qualification

Must have a degree in Statistics, Development Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation OR a degree in Economics from accredited University. A Master’s Degree may be an added advantage.

Send to ipcvip2022@gmail.com; or VIP, P.O. Box 496, Zomba, not later than 31st December 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged