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Program Effectiveness (50%)

• Develop annual monitoring and result measurement (MRM) plans with private sector partners, ensuring alignment with program / project objectives and donor expectations.

• With support of the Project Manager/s, actively participate in planning, organizing and coordinating of the various project level activities.

• Provide MEL related operational leadership and guidance to the project front-line team.

• Prepare, consolidate, and submit reports according to donor requirements and the M&E plan, ensuring compliance with planned and reporting standards.

• Design and implement M&E tools (e.g., surveys, tracking sheets, indicator reference sheets, FGD guides) to facilitate data collection and evaluation, ensuring high-quality, actionable insights.

• Maintain and manage the project’s data management system, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for effective decision-making.

• Actively engage with the Project Manager and teams to identify potential challenges in data collection, reporting, and project implementation

• Lead collaborative problem-solving sessions with project teams to address issues, ensuring efficient solutions and aligning with project goals and timelines.

Knowledge, Information Management and Reporting. (30%)

• Develop knowledge management activities, identify lessons and other information that could be shared with partners and key stakeholders.

• Document the learning and best practices in the project area.

• Provides data deemed important for concept paper or proposal development

• Create and maintain an updated database for project participants i.e. smallholder farmers at project and FPO levels.

• Actively engage in trainings related to operations and project management.

• Contribute to organizational learning and knowledge-sharing platforms and communities of practice.

• Pursue ongoing professional development through continuous learning

Management and Compliance (10%)

• Maintain a project database as per the MEL framework(s).

• Conduct data quality assessments (DQAs) on a quarterly basis.

• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, mid-term and annual reports to the various project stakeholders.

• Closely review data and indicators progress to ensure that corrective recommendations are provided on a timely basis.

• Maintains accurate project data/information in both electronic and hard copy files.

• Continuously assess project delivery trends and risks and develop responsive strategies to address or mitigate such risks.

Partnership and Engagement (10%)

• Provide technical input and expertise in the development of project proposals, ensuring alignment with donor priorities, Heifer’s strategic goals, and the needs of the target communities

• Attend relevant government and partners’ meetings to further develop collaboration and to obtain new methods and ideas in responsibility.

• Prepare presentations to foster strong MEL practices

• Participate in the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and best practice.

• May perform other job-related duties as assigned.