Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (MEL)

Floresta is a Christian organization and a member of the Plant With Purpose Global Partnership.

Floresta has just begun its work by targeting a few key watersheds in the Viphya Plateau region of northern Malawi because of its steep terrain, deforestation, and level of poverty. The heart of our mission is restoring relationships between people and the planet, between people and one another, and between people and the Creator. Broken relationships are at the root of oppression, inequality, and poverty. At Floresta, we believe in the inherent value, equality, and agency of all people. We work with people as partners, not projects. Floresta is on a God-inspired journey as a member of the Plant With Purpose Global Partnership and is currently looking for a Program Director who pledge to God to serve communities with respect and establish partnerships to restore the environment and improve the economic stability of the people of Malawi as they create a brighter future, Ecclesiastes 4:9; Isaiah 40:3 l; Philippians 2:4. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position existing in Floresta in Malawi.

MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING OFFICER (MEL)

Location: Lilongwe Office

The M & E Officer reports directly to the National Director and has overall responsibility to manage the M & E database system for Floresta in Malawi programs, develop M & E, performance indicators, and logical framework analysis to ensure a continuous and systematic collection, analysis and reporting of program information based on qualitative and quantitative systems and indicators in all implementation processes. Systematic and objective assessment of the post-program implementation of activities, processes, and, outcomes for input into programming decisions in the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• M&E Strategy and System Management: Lead the development and execution of the M&E strategy for Floresta’s country program. Administering and overseeing of the organisation’s M&E database system to support all program activities.
• Developing Data Collection Tools, Data Collection, and Knowledge Management: Appraise existing data collection tools and develop unified formats and checklists. Ensure consistent data collection methodologies across all programs, enabling effective monitoring of program outputs, outcomes, and impacts. Guide and support the online uploading of data into the M & E system.
• Performance Monitoring: Collaborate with the Program Director to develop and implement the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP). Establish performance monitoring guidelines and quality assurance processes, ensuring accurate data collection and timely reporting to inform program decisions.
• Capacity Building: Build internal capacity by training staff on M&E tools, data collection, and reporting processes. Promote the use of clear program logic, sound data collection methods, and systematic analysis linked to program design. Regularly facilitate team reviews to assess the performance of projects or operations against agreed targets, objectives, and timelines and ensure the necessary adjustments are made.
• Evaluation and Reporting: Prepare detailed M&E reports that guide programming and policy decisions. Design Terms of Reference and budgets for program evaluations, and oversee their implementation within specified time frames.Assess team performance against milestones and standards and provide guidance and support. Coordinate and participate in regular program evaluations and assessments.
• Collaboration and Innovation: Work with partners and stakeholders to establish appropriate indicators for the Floresta Malawi program. Contribute to identifying and formulating innovative projects that align with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Documentation and Support: Ensure proper archiving of all M&E documents. Support the organization of field missions and supervise the implementation of activities to ensure compliance with M&E standards. Timely produce regular and analytical narrative, financial, qualitative, and statistical progress reports. Regularly contribute to the documentation of case studies and profiling of Floresta’s work and experiences based on field observations.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A Social Science Degree and 3-5 years of proven experience in a similar position in an NGO setting/Faith-Based Organisation. A Postgraduate Degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Rural Development, or any relevant social sciences is an added advantage.
• Must be able to work effectively and independently, in a team situation, and supervisory capacity
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, excellent organization, communication, and writing skills.
• Good teamwork and networking skills.
• A class B driver’s license.
• Three years of proven experience in a similar position in an NGO setting/Organisation Excellent computer skills in statistical software packages (SPSS, Access, Stata), MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills in statistical software packages (SPSS, Access, Stata), MS Word,
• Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good teamwork and networking skills
• Ability to design and implement effective M&E systems.
• Experience in conducting program evaluations, including baseline, mid-term, and end-line assessments.
• Strong communication and reporting abilities, with attention to detail.

Applicants who meet the person specification above should send their applications through email to hr@florestamw.org

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18th September, 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted