Monitoring , Evaluation & Research Lead

Develop and implement the organisation’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework in line with its strategic objectives and programme requirements Develop appropriate monitoring systems, tools, methodologies, and processes for programmes and projects Establish clear indicators, targets, milestones, and measurement approaches for programme activities Ensure that monitoring and evaluation requirements are incorporated into programme design and implementation Review and continuously improve M&E systems to ensure they remain effective and relevant Monitor programme implementation against approved plans, targets, outputs, outcomes, and indicators Conduct regular programme monitoring visits and assessments where required Track programme progress and identify implementation gaps, risks, and areas requiring corrective action Work with programme teams to develop appropriate action plans to address identified gaps Develop and maintain effective systems for programme data collection, storage, management, and reporting Establish data quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability Review and validate data submitted by programme teams and partners Lead research activities designed to generate evidence and insights relevant to the organisation’s programmes and strategic priorities Develop research plans, methodologies, tools, and data collection approaches Conduct or coordinate baseline studies, needs assessments, outcome assessments, and other research activities Analyse quantitative and qualitative programme data to assess performance and outcomes Develop dashboards, reports, presentations, and other data visualisations to communicate findings effectively Prepare periodic M&E reports for management, donors, partners, and other relevant stakeholders Provide interpretation and insights beyond the presentation of raw data Lead and coordinate programme evaluations in accordance with approved evaluation plans Develop evaluation frameworks and methodologies to assess programme effectiveness, relevance, efficiency, sustainability, and impact Support the measurement of short-, medium-, and long-term programme outcomes Promote a culture of evidence-based learning across the organisation Facilitate learning sessions with programme teams to review findings and identify lessons learned Document programme successes, challenges, innovations, and lessons learned Provide M&E inputs into donor proposals, budgets, logframes, theories of change, and programme plans Ensure programme indicators and reporting requirements align with donor expectations Support the preparation of donor reports and programme updates with accurate evidence and data Provide technical leadership and guidance to the M&E and research team Develop the capacity of programme staff and partners in monitoring, data collection, analysis, and reporting Develop and deliver training on M&E tools, data quality, research methods, and evidence-based programme management Set performance expectations and monitor the effectiveness of M&E team members Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across programme teams