Villages In Partnership (VIP) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer to lead the design, implementation, and strengthening of organizational M&E systems. The position will support evidence-based decision-making, donor compliance, learning, and accountability across VIP programs through high-quality data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting.

• M&E Systems Development and Strengthening: Design, review, and strengthen VIP’s M&E systems in line with organizational strategy, donor requirements, and community-based programming standards.
• Review and improve project logframes, results frameworks, indicators, and theories of change.
• Conduct M&E system assessments and recommend improvements to enhance data quality, efficiency, and utilization.
• Project Monitoring and Performance Management: Monitor implementation of project activities, budgets, and timelines against approved work plans.
• Track progress toward outputs, outcomes, and impacts using results-based management approaches.
• Monitor sustainability of project results, including community ownership and continuity of benefits.
• Data Collection, Management, and Quality Assurance: Support staff and partners in the use of M&E tools and digital data collection systems (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).
• Coordinate routine data collection at community and project levels.
• Ensure data quality through verification, validation, consistency checks, and routine data quality assessments.
• Maintain and update project databases, trackers, and dashboards.
• Data Analysis, Visualization, and Reporting: Conduct advanced data analysis using R and other analytical tools.
• Develop interactive dashboards and automated reports using Power BI and/or Tableau.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual M&E reports for management and donors.
• Provide verified data, visualizations, and analysis for donor reports, proposals, and progress updates.
• Evaluation, Learning, and Adaptive Management: Support baseline, midline, endline evaluations, and internal reviews.
• Provide timely performance feedback and data-driven recommendations to management.
• Promote a culture of learning and evidence-based decision-making within VIP.
• Capacity Building and Technical Support: Train and mentor staff, field teams, and community facilitators on M&E systems, data collection tools, and data use.
• Develop training materials, SOPs, job aids, and user guides.
• Accountability and Community Engagement: Support community feedback and accountability mechanisms.
• Ensure ethical, inclusive, and participatory monitoring approaches.
• Uphold data protection, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

• Strong knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM), logframes, indicators, and theories of change.
• Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Advanced analytical skills using R (data wrangling, visualization, statistical analysis).
• Strong proficiency in Power BI and/or Tableau for dashboard development.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, Power Query, advanced formulas).
• Experience with digital data collection platforms (KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare).
• Excellent report writing, data visualization, and presentation skills.
• Strong training, facilitation, and mentorship abilities.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in field-based and community settings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Time management and ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Cultural sensitivity and commitment to community participation

• Degree in Statistics, Development Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation, or Economics from an accredited University.
• A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.