Maihan Humanitarian Convergence Organization (MHCO) is a national non-government, non-political, and non-profit organization registered with the Ministry of Economy, committed to delivering humanitarian services across Afghanistan. MHCO focuses on various sectors including Health, Education, Gender Justice, Protection, Nutrition, Livelihood and Food Security, and Organizational Development.

Job Summary: Under the supervision and direction of the Executive Director, the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager will be responsible for the measurement, monitoring, and evaluation of all projects and programmes undertaken by MHCO. This includes ensuring alignment in projects' theory of change, M&E strategy, outcomes, outputs, and activities, as well as the relationships of expenditure to value for money. S/he will work closely with the programme department and programme manager to monitor projects and evaluate their impact. S/he will design the M&E plan and requisite tools, implement the plan, analyze and interpret data, and prepare high-quality reports in a timely manner. S/he will build the capacity of M&E Coordinators, M&E Officers, and Programme team members, ensuring consistency in the objectives and success indicators of projects and programmes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership, Planning, and Implementation:
   • Ensure quality programme implementation to achieve project goals and planned outcomes in compliance with national, organizational, and donor regulations.
   • Provide strategic direction and technical support to M&E staff regarding the strategic outcomes/results of projects.
   • Assist Project Managers in developing output, outcome, and results-based monitoring plans linked with donor-approved log-frames.
   • Monitor and report on the performance of the programs and suggest measures to improve the monitoring system.
   • Implement the organizational monitoring and evaluation strategy, recommending changes based on lessons learned.
   • Provide inputs for the revision/modification of log-frame related performance indicators and review the performance indicators and reports produced by project and program managers.
   • Set up protocols for sharing monitoring results in appropriate forums.
   • Provide feedback to Implementing Partners and Provincial Offices on the status/performance of projects.
   • Conduct periodic Internal Project Evaluations.
   • Collect programme/project case studies and success stories and disseminate them.
   • Develop and implement protocols for data entry and data security, including mechanisms for quality control.
   • Conduct regular data verification exercises to ensure the quality and accuracy of data collected.
2. Human Resource Management:
   • Lead the recruitment of M&E staff with the support of the Human Resources department.
   • Ensure all staff have clarity about their roles and responsibilities.
   • Provide technical guidance and capacity development to the M&E team; build the capacity of staff through coaching, mentoring, and exploring learning opportunities.
   • Design and deliver training programmes on survey research, monitoring, and documentation to provincial offices and implementing partners.
   • Support Provincial Offices and Implementing Partners in tracking log-frame indicators, undertaking monitoring, evaluation, and learning, analyzing project data and field information, and consolidating information to track and report progress.
3. Networking, Coordination, and Representation:
   • Engage proactively with donors, other stakeholders, and support networks focused on learning.
   • Promote the rights, equality, role, and empowerment of women, both within MHCO and externally.
   • Represent MHCO in relevant coordination forums.
   • Develop an active network for mutual learning and exchange of experiences with other partners.
   • Share success stories and lessons learned with external stakeholders, such as humanitarian clusters, donors, and national and provincial governments.
   • Generate and consolidate field visit reports and share critical findings with relevant Project Managers, Provincial Offices, and other MHCO staff.
   • Lead the compilation, analysis, and consolidation of provincial data to produce overall learning that will inform necessary course corrections.
4. Reporting and Communications:
   • Prepare and submit quarterly and annual Programme reports to the Executive Director.
   • Coordinate with the Programme Development and Resource Mobilization (PDRM) department and provide required reports and information for fundraising and communication purposes.
5. Other Duties:

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Education & Professional Qualification:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from a well-recognized university in project management, international development, management science, Monitoring and Evaluation, social science, or a related area, or equivalent professional experience.

Work Experience:

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, preferably in a reputed organization such as a INGOs National NGOs.

Professional Skills, Competencies, Values, and Attitudes:

• Fluency in written English.
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuasively present ideas.
• Ability to lead and influence others with diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to represent a respected organization at a senior level.
• Personal integrity with initiative and drive to achieve results in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Strong coordination skills.
• Cultural and gender sensitivity and a strong sense of humor.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Flexible and dynamic with the ability to deal with challenging situations creatively.
• Resilience to live, travel, and work in isolated and possibly insecure locations.

Please apply by filling the form and sending a CV/resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the skills and experience required, using the below link. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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