Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

• Participate in monitoring program performance through periodic data collection
• Facilitate data collection, entry, and analysis for program evaluation 
• Prepare monitoring and evaluation reports to inform learning. 
• Participate in data quality assessments, feedback, and improvement activities 
• Collaborate with program team members to develop an M&E plan 
• Participate in the development and/or review of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual project reports 
• Participate in proposal development

• Master’s degree in statistics, economics, public health or other social science field*
• Experience in data collection through surveys, focus groups, studies, and field research activities.*
• Experience in using different monitoring and evaluation methods and drawing lessons*
• Experience in report writing 
• Strong quantitative background and proficiency in the use of statistical packages
• Experience in data visualization and report writing skills 
• Analytical and critical thinking 
• Demonstrates sound judgment  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, results-oriented, accountable, and attentive to detail 
• Demonstrates persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges 
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure 

Established in 2010, the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) is an African-led, non-profit research and policy institute. Its mission is to promote the development and institutionalization of a culture of evidence utilization in the public sector and to bridge the gaps between research, policy, and practice in development efforts in Africa. We contribute to the realization of sustainable development goals (SDGs) by enabling the use of evidence in the formulation of development policies and programmes. To do this, we undertake activities in three areas: 1) enabling governments and other stakeholders to address individual, institutional, and systemic barriers to the use of evidence in decision-making; 2) translating evidence and promoting its utilization in decision-making; and 3) strengthening the capacity of researchers and knowledge intermediaries in evidence translation and policy engagement. In our current strategic plan (2020-2024), we focus on providing support to governments and other partners in the following five priority areas: (i) Population dynamics and demographic dividend (ii) Health and well-being (iii) Transformative education and skills development (iv) Environment and climate change and (v) Governance and accountability.