Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Job Purpose
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will lead the design and implementation of
monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems for the ongoing gender
equality and protection project and support M&E functions across other AMEF projects.

The officer will ensure systematic data collection, analysis, reporting, documentation of results,
and compliance with donor requirements.

Key Responsibilities
1. M&E Planning and System Development
• Develop and operationalize the project M&E plan in line with the logical and results
framework.
• Design data collection tools (baseline, endline, surveys, monitoring trackers, evaluation
forms).
• Establish gender-sensitive and conflict-sensitive indicators.
• Ensure proper beneficiary disaggregation (sex, age, disability, category).
2. Monitoring and Data Collection
• Conduct baseline assessments in target communities.
• Monitor project activities including trainings, roundtables, campaigns, award
ceremonies, radio and TV programs.
• Ensure data quality control, verification, and secure storage.
• Track progress against key project targets and indicators.

3. Reporting and Documentation
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, mid-term, and final M&E reports.
• Support donor reporting processes.
• Document best practices, case studies, and lessons learned.
• Develop summary dashboards and data analysis reports for management.
4. Evaluation and Learning
• Coordinate mid-term and final evaluations.
• Facilitate reflection and learning sessions with project teams.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to improve project performance.
5. Institutional Support
• Support development of M&E frameworks for other AMEF projects (education, WASH,
livelihoods, protection).
• Train staff on data collection tools and reporting templates.
• Contribute to proposal development through indicator and logframe design.

Required Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, Social
Sciences, Public Policy, Gender Studies, or related field (Master’s degree is an asset).
Experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in M&E within humanitarian or development programs.
• Experience working on gender, protection, GBV, or peacebuilding projects is highly
desirable.
• Experience with donor-funded projects.

Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM).
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools (SPSS, Power bi, KoboToolbox, ODK or
similar).
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
Competencies
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and coordination skills

Safeguarding Commitment
AMEF is committed to safeguarding, gender equality, prevention of sexual exploitation and
abuse (PSEA), child protection, and the Do No Harm principle. The selected candidate must
adhere strictly to AMEF’s safeguarding and ethical standards.

Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit:
• A motivation letter (maximum 1 page)
• Updated CV (maximum 3 pages)
• Highest academic certificate
• Contact details of two professional references

Applications should be sent to: human_r@ameffoundation.org copying atim@ameffoundation.org

Subject Line: Application – M&E Officer
Deadline for submission: 13/03/2026

However, application will be studied on a rolling basis.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted