M&E Officer

About Afghan Development Foundation (ADF)

The Afghan Development Foundation (ADF) is a national, non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit organization established in 1996 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan. Founded and managed by Afghan professionals, ADF is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable communities through humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and resilience-building initiatives.

With nearly three decades of experience, ADF has implemented projects across all regions of Afghanistan, including rural, remote, and hard-to-reach areas. The organization works in a wide range of sectors, including women’s empowerment, livelihoods, food security, humanitarian response, legal aid, education, community development, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, construction and rehabilitation, and social cohesion.

ADF works closely with communities, government institutions, UN agencies, donors, and development partners to deliver impactful, accountable, and sustainable interventions. Guided by principles of integrity, transparency, and community participation, ADF remains dedicated to strengthening resilience, improving livelihoods, and supporting the long-term development of Afghanistan.

ADF is seeking a qualified Female Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer to support the planning, implementation, and management of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) activities under a UN Women-funded project. The position will ensure effective tracking of project performance, accurate data collection, reporting, and documentation of results, lessons learned, and best practices.

The M&E Officer will play a key role in ensuring data-driven decision-making, accountability to beneficiaries, and compliance with donor reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project monitoring and evaluation plans, tools, and systems.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to track project progress and verify activities.
• Collect, compile, and analyze quantitative and qualitative project data.
• Ensure accurate documentation of project indicators, outputs, and outcomes.
• Support baseline, midline, and endline assessments as required.
• Prepare timely M&E reports, progress updates, and performance dashboards.
• Maintain and manage project databases and information management systems.
• Ensure accountability mechanisms, including beneficiary feedback systems, are functional and effective.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Document lessons learned, success stories, and case studies.
• Support internal and external evaluations and audits.

Key Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in  Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, or related field.
• Master’s degree is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, or data management in development or humanitarian projects.
• Experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, or donor-funded programs is preferred.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, reporting, and field monitoring.
• Familiarity with results-based management (RBM) and logical frameworks.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in data collection tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of M&E frameworks, indicators, and performance tracking systems.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and in field environments.
• Understanding of gender-sensitive M&E approaches is an asset.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto.
• Basic English reading and reporting skills required.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)

ADF maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), Sexual Harassment (SH), abuse of authority, and all forms of misconduct.

The selected candidate will be required to:

• Comply with ADF Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and PSEA policies.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment.
• Report any safeguarding concerns or misconduct through established reporting channels.
• Participate in mandatory safeguarding and PSEA trainings.

All employment offers are subject to background and reference checks.

The interested candidates should submit their up-to-date CV and cover letter in soft to the below email address:

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