Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Background

Inter Aide is an international organisation specialised in the implementation of programmes that promote access to development for the most vulnerable communities. Inter Aide has been working in Malawi since 1992 with interventions around Health, Water Point Maintenance and Agricultural development in the Central and Southern regions of Malawi.

Inter Aide, in collaboration with local partners and the Department of Animal Health and Livestock Department (DAHLD) from the Ministry of Agriculture, has developed over the last fifteen years an expertise on the implementation of community vaccinators networks allowing the vaccination of chickens against the Newcastle Disease to improve the nutrition and incomes of small-scale rural producers.

The current program operates in Lilongwe, Zomba, and Phalombe districts and benefits more than 85,000 families. A new phase of the program, funded by the French Development Agency, started in September 2023 and aims 1) To support the government of Malawi in improving the production of 1-2 vaccine and its quality control; 2) Extending the network of vaccinators to six additional districts; and 3) Supporting the Government of Malawi to improve the governance of the sector.

Inter Aide is looking to hire Field Facilitators (2 positions) and 1 M&E Officer for one-year with possibility of extension. They will be travelling 80/90% of their time.

Application closing date is 25th October, 2024

About the Position

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer based in Phalombe/Machinga

The position holder will work autonomously under the direct supervision of the National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer. They will work closely with the regional team and project collaborators, including focal persons from the government, community vaccinators associations/sub-associations/clusters, and traditional authorities. They will also support the project’s consistent gender integration approach at all levels.

Duties and Responsibilities

In this capacity, the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be responsible for:

• Prepare data collection activities and surveys, with weekly work plans validated by the direct supervisor.
• Collect and compile first-hand data related to vaccination campaigns, baseline study, assessments, and other ad hoc surveys.
• Consolidate and analyse data to produce quality reports in collaboration with project coordinators, e.g., weekly/monthly progress reports, vaccination campaign reports, and associations performance reports.
• Assist in creating infographics for data analysis and visualization.
• Support the effective implementation of the M&E tools in collaboration with the focal persons of the government and the
  M&E project’s unit.
• Help to identify areas where technical support is required regarding information understanding and use, such as how to use and read the data coming from the project, the critical points of the data collection tools, and what improvements might be needed when identifying a particular gap.
• Actively support the project monitoring and evaluation unit to reflect on the different gender integration mechanisms and their implementation.
• Contribute to constantly improve the program by providing inputs
• Conduct any other duties requested by the National M&E Officer or unit coordinator.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Agricultural Economics, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a diploma in these fields and two years of work experience in monitoring and evaluation can be considered.
• One year of relevant experience is required for this position. The ideal candidate should have sound skills in implementing monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Language: Excellent written and spoken command of English and Chichewa.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Familiarity with the KoBo/ODK toolbox, statistical and data visualization software (SPSS, R, Power Bi, etc.) is preferred.
• Strong analytical and research skills, motivation for field work, flexibility, and dynamism are required.
• Visual and system thinking notions are preferred.
• Able to work within a strict policy framework regarding employee, partner, and beneficiary allowances/handouts.
• A Category A or A1 driving license (for motorbike) is mandatory.

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates meeting the required qualification and experience should send their CV and cover letter with names of three traceable references by email only to iamalawi.applications@gmail.com before 25th October, 2024.

Qualified women are encouraged to apply