Senior Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer

Siren Associates

MEL System Design & Implementation

• Develop a comprehensive MEL plan that translates the project s logical framework into clear tools, processes, and timelines.
• Define data collection methodologies and monitoring schedules that meet donor requirements.
• Set up and manage digital data collection systems (e.g., Kobo or similar platforms) to ensure accurate and efficient data capture.
• Establish protocols for data quality assurance, verification, and secure data storage.
• Collaborate with project staff to integrate MEL requirements into activity planning and implementation.

Monitoring and Data Collection

• Oversee routine monitoring of all project components, ensuring timely and reliable quantitative and qualitative data collection.
• Design and lead perception surveys (baseline, midline, endline), including sampling methodology, tool development, and data analysis.
• Recruit, train, and supervise external enumerators, ensuring adherence to ethical and methodological standards.
• Provide ongoing technical support to project officers engaged in continuous monitoring activities.

Evaluation and Learning

• Support the commissioning and delivery of the external final evaluation, ensuring evaluators have access to required data and documentation.
• Analyze survey and monitoring data to produce high-quality MEL outputs, including perception survey reports, quarterly updates, and donor submissions.
• Lead internal learning reviews to assess progress, identify trends, and formulate lessons learned for adaptive management.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to the Project Manager and HQ MEL Lead to inform strategic decisions.
• Prepare clear, data-driven presentations, briefs, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.