Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for developing and implementing M&E frameworks, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing reports to track project progress, assess impact, and inform decision-making. The role supports evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management throughout the project lifecycle for the Sustainable Land Management in Puntland project.

Responsibilities

• Execute field-level monitoring activities based on the established M&E plan, ensuring accurate and consistent data collection aligned with output, outcome, and objective-level indicators
• Support the implementation of the standardized data collection methodologies, tools, and processes, including clearly defined responsibilities and frequencies
• Support frequent routine field visits to verify reported data, monitor implementation progress, and ensure compliance with technical standards through site inspections and qualitative assessments
• Utilize geo-referenced data collection, photo documentation, and digital data collection platforms to track infrastructure development, land use changes, and other project activities in near real time
• Engage with community-based structures, including Village Development Committees (VDCs), user committees, and herder groups, to facilitate routine data collection and reporting at the local level
• Facilitate the validation of community-level monitoring findings to ensure accurate representation of local realities
• Participate in midline assessments, midline and endline surveys, and annual monitoring surveys to track progress against benchmarks and outcomes
• Provide timely, high-quality inputs, including verified field data, status analysis, and challenges, for quarterly and annual progress reports submitted to KfW
• Report on a weekly or ad hoc basis to the Project Manager and supervisors regarding project status and risk mitigation measures
• Actively participate in and support the routine oversight of the project-specific digital monitoring dashboard
• Input verified physical and financial data into the dashboard to support real-time tracking of project performance
• Support the application of advanced remote monitoring tools, including satellite imagery and GIS-based data entry to monitor geographic coverage and land use dynamics, especially in hard-to-access areas
• Train and support members of Village Development Committees (VDCs), community focal points, and other community-based organizations on standardized data collection, routine tracking, and local-level validation methods
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches to support learning and adaptive management workshops
• Support the Independent Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) team during annual reviews by providing verified data, field insights, and logistical assistance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Accounting and Financial Management, Development Studies, Statistics, Public Affairs Management, and/or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 0 years of relevant experience is required
• A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in monitoring and evaluation is desired
• Two (2) years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in monitoring, planning, and evaluating donor-funded development projects, is required
• 1 year of experience working in Puntland State or conflict-affected states of Somalia is desired
• Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired
• Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired
• Fluent English language proficiency is required

Skills

• Monitoring and Evaluation
• M&E Frameworks
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Report Writing
• Project Progress Tracking
• Impact Assessment Design
• Adaptive Management
• UN Project Monitoring
• Humanitarian Experience
• Multicultural Environment Experience
• Donor-funded Programme Evaluation
• Monitoring and Evaluation Certification

Languages

English