Organization Background:

The Youth’s Assembly for Afghanistan Rehabilitation (YAAR) is a non-governmental, non-political, and not-for-profit organization established in 1994 to support the rehabilitation and development of Afghanistan. YAAR works across multiple sectors including protection, WASH, health, education, women’s empowerment, and emergency response.

Job Purpose

The M&E Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing monitoring and evaluation systems for BPHS/EPHS programs across all supported provinces. The role ensures accurate data collection, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting to improve program performance, compliance with MoPH guidelines, and donor requirements.

Specific Responsibilities:

A. M&E System Management

• Develop and maintain M&E frameworks, tools, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure harmonization of data collection and reporting systems across all provinces.
• Oversee HMIS/DHIS2 data management and ensure data quality.
• Implement data validation, verification, and quality assurance processes.

B. Data Collection & Analysis

• Supervise data collection from health facilities and provincial offices.
• Analyze program data to track progress against indicators and targets.
• Identify gaps, trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support impact evaluations, surveys, and assessments as needed.

C. Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare timely and high-quality reports for senior management, MoPH, and donors.
• Ensure compliance with donor and organizational reporting requirements.
• Support audit preparations related to data quality and reporting.

D. Capacity Building

• Train and mentor M&E staff at the main office and provincial offices.
• Conduct refresher trainings for health facility staff on data collection and reporting.
• Promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making within the organization.

E. Coordination & Technical Support

• Liaise with PPHD, MoPH, and other stakeholders for data-related activities.
• Provide technical support to program teams for data-driven planning and monitoring.
• Participate in coordination and technical working group meetings related to M&E.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

• MD or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences, or related field
• Master’s degree in Public Health, is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in M&E in health programs.
• At least 2–3 years in a managerial or senior M&E role.
• Experience with BPHS/EPHS programs in Afghanistan preferred.
• Experience with HMIS/DHIS2, surveys, and data analysis is required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise M&E teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and database management.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; English for donor reporting.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within YAAR and amongst beneficiaries served by YAAR.

Safeguarding:

It is all staff’s shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk; and any form of trafficking in persons.

Submission Guideline:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their updated CV and Cover Letter (combined in a single PDF Only file) via email to recruitment@yaar.af

Please clearly mention the Position Title and Vacancy Number in the email subject line (YAAR-KBL MO/M&E Manager -030-); otherwise, your application will not be considered

Please note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and/or interview.

• Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be considered.

• YAAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.