Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 12, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Job Description
Reports to: Executive Director
Grade: TBA
Location: ZYP Headquarters – Choma, Southern Province
As part of ZYP’s growth to nationally make youth impact at scale, we are strengthening our internal capacity to support an effective monitoring, evaluation and learning system. The role of the M&E Manager will be to develop, review and implement a robust monitoring, evaluation & learning framework and tools to facilitate measurement of progress.
Major Functions: The M&E Manager will work on a full-time basis under the direction of the Executive Director, towards effective implementation of ZYP programmes/projects and Strategic Plan. The holder of the position will play a major role in providing technical support to programs/projects delivery using appropriate M&E tools and processes, and building capacity for monitoring & evaluation among project/programme staff and Sub-Grantees. S/he will be expected to assist Program Manager in ensuring sound project planning, monitoring and evaluation of progress and technical reporting. The incumbent will also offer leadership in programme/project baseline/assessment, Data Quality Assessments, evaluations, action planning and performance reporting to both ZYP management and Board.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Manager will provide technical support to all the monitoring, evaluation and learning functions of ZYP so as to ensure that the implementation of the Programs/projects meets the highest standards, and in particular;
Monitoring – Take lead in the design and implementation of a monitoring frameworks and performance monitoring plans to track programs/projects outputs, outcomes and impact.
Evaluation – Take lead in the design and implementations of evaluations, Baselines and other special assessments.
Learning– Facilitate ongoing and collaborative learning within ZYP based on key data from the performance management system for continuous improvement of programme delivery.
Reporting– Provide regular update reports to senior management on the progress of programs/projects status implementation against the goal and objectives, and areas for improvement. The Manager will also work with the different Departments in preparing performance reports for the Board. Additionally, the incumbent will work with Programmes Manager to ensure timely and quality technical reports as per ZYP standards and donor requirements. .

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Leads the development of a comprehensive MEL Plan and System for ZYP, programs/projects; Undertake field monitoring visits to the projects sites and sub-grantees; Under Spot-Check, supervision and supportive monitoring visits; Undertake routine Data Quality Assessments; Establishes effective knowledge management mechanisms including documentation of baselines, outcomes/impacts; Take charge of collating and synthesizing information, updating the monitoring matrix and other monitoring tools in place for ZYP Programs/projects; Assist the Senior Management Team in tracking, consolidating and uploading/sending of programs/projects technical progress reports to relevant stakeholders and donors; Conduct Baselines, special assessments and evaluations for ZYP Programs/projects; to project evaluations and consultancies; Maintaining up to date database for ZYP Projects; Take lead in MEL capacity building activities for ZYP Project staff; Convene and facilitate learning events for ZYP staff to strengthen implementation delivery and capturing of best practices; Writing monitoring reports; and Perform other relevant duties as requested by ZYP Executive Director.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Required Qualifications
Degree in an appropriate field of development studies and social sciences; Professional training in Monitoring and Evaluation; At least 4 years’ professional experience in project/programme M&E design.
Required Skills and Competencies
Experience in setting up organizational, programs/projects MEL Frameworks and systems; Knowledge of logical framework and theory of change; Good management and coordination skills; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships with field staff; Possession of strong organisational, reporting and analytical skills; Knowledge in use of data management and analysis software e.g. SPSS, STATA and Excel or related software; Adaptable, flexible, able to take initiative and prioritize among competing demands; Experience and skills in training and transfer of knowledge; Willingness to participate in field activities/surveys and travel to remote areas of Zambia;

Job Education Requirements: Degree

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Working Relationships:
Internal – Interacts on a regular basis with Senior Management Team.
External– Interacts with National Government Institutions, Donors, specialists/consultants, and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the ZYP Senior Management Team.
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply by sending their application letter and detailed CV quoting Reference Number and day-time telephone number via the provided link: Follow the link below https://zyplatform.org/employer/careers/ 
Kindly note that only candidates who meet the above specifications and competencies should apply.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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