Monitoring and Evaluation Lead 

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Lead to drive our organization's efforts in assessing and improving program effectiveness and impact. The Monitoring and Evaluation Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks, systems, and processes to track progress, measure outcomes, and inform decision-making. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Job Details

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the organization's monitoring and evaluation strategy, in alignment with program goals, objectives, and donor requirements. 
• Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including logic models, theory of change, performance indicators, data collection plans, and reporting mechanisms. 
• Provide strategic support on data collection, analysis, and management of quantitative and qualitative data to track program outputs, outcomes, and impact. Ensure data quality, integrity, and confidentiality throughout the process. 
• Plan and conduct evaluations, including baseline assessments, mid-term reviews, and end-of-project evaluations, to assess program effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and sustainability. 
• Analyze evaluation findings and performance data to identify trends, patterns, and lessons learned. Synthesize complex information into clear and concise reports, presentations, and recommendations for stakeholders. 
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff and partners on monitoring and evaluation concepts, methods, tools, and best practices. Build internal capacity for data collection, analysis, and utilization. 
• Promote knowledge sharing and learning within the organization by documenting and disseminating best practices, case studies, success stories, and lessons learned from monitoring and evaluation activities. 
• Collaborate with program managers, donors, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of monitoring and evaluation activities with program objectives and stakeholder expectations. 
• Lead efforts to continuously improve monitoring and evaluation processes, tools, and methodologies based on feedback, evaluation findings, and emerging trends in the field. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, International Development, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. 
• 8+ years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, or related roles, preferably in the international development sector. 
• Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation concepts, methodologies, and tools, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques. 
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. 
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences. 
• Experience working with donors, implementing partners, and government agencies on monitoring and evaluation activities. 
• Knowledge of donor reporting requirements and compliance standard 

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package based on the labour market and candidate's experience
• Opportunities for professional growth and development. 
• A chance to make a meaningful impact by contributing to transformative projects that drive development across various sectors in Africa.  

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

About Company

Vanguard Economics Limited

https://veglobalholdings.seamlesshiring.com

Vanguard Economics is an East African research and advisory firm founded in 2015 headquartered in Rwanda, and with offices in Uganda and Kenya. We specialize in social and economic advisory and project management services backed by operations on the ground, nationwide field work and data generation capabilities, and strong analytical capabilities.   We are a mission driven organization with the aim to Identify, design and implement homegrown solutions to the challenges populations face on their paths to sustainable and inclusive prosperity. Through our work we ensure that government policies and development assistance are aimed at enhancing the impact of private sector development, agricultural transformation, and international trade and integration have within the communities we work in. Since our establishment, we have successfully completed 160 assignments for over 100 clients demonstrating our unwavering commitment to delivering impactful, high-quality solutions tailored to diverse client needs. Read more about us: https://www.vanguardeconomics.com/