Organization for Development Economic Social and Capacity Building (ODESC) is a non-political, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization registered on July 16, 2016, under registration # 3960 with the Ministry of Economy of GIRoA. UEI of ODESC is N2CPCNU9JZQ4; ODESC has also been registered or recognized as a partner with more than 20 national and International organizations. ODESC is an active Partner of UNICEF, UNOPS, and UNESCO. ODESC has the widest network of civil society, local structures, and government line ministries in Afghanistan, Capacity building, Health, WASH and livelihood programs have been the core activities of ODESC. We are currently implementing UNESCO and UNICEF-funded projects in the different regions of the country.

Purpose of the Position

The M&E Officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the project M&E system, tracking progress against KPIs, ensuring data quality, supporting reporting to UNESCO, and promoting learning and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Develop and implement the project M&E plan in line with the UNESCO agreement, KPIs, and logframe.
• Track project progress against indicators, outputs, and milestones.
• Conduct routine field monitoring visits to SDL classes, trainings, and BLG activities.
• Support baseline, midline (if required), and endline assessments.

Data Collection and Management

• Design and manage data collection tools (paper-based and digital/Kobo).
• Ensure accurate, timely, and disaggregated data collection (gender, age, vulnerability).
• Maintain and update project databases and dashboards.
• Conduct data quality assessments (DQAs) and verification checks.

Reporting

• Contribute to inception, progress, and final narrative reports to UNESCO.
• Compile monitoring data, analysis, and evidence for donor reporting.
• Prepare periodic internal M&E reports and briefs for management.
• Support preparation of audit and verification documentation related to results.

Accountability, Learning, and Safeguarding

• Support implementation of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) mechanisms.
• Ensure feedback and complaints mechanisms are functional and documented.
• Support safeguarding, PSEA/SEA-SH compliance, and incident reporting processes.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.

Capacity Building and Coordination

• Provide M&E orientation and on-the-job support to project staff and facilitators.
• Coordinate with program, finance, and operations teams to ensure coherence.
• Support joint monitoring visits with UNESCO and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in M&E/MEAL roles with NGOs or UN-funded projects.
• Proven experience in results-based monitoring and donor reporting.
• Experience with education, skills development, or livelihood projects is a strong asset.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of M&E frameworks, indicators, and logframes.
• Experience using Kobo Toolbox or similar data collection platforms.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word (Power BI or similar tools is an asset).

Language

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Knowledge of Pashto/Dari or local languages is a strong advantage.

If you are a qualified candidate for this position, apply through the Google Form given below:

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