Monitoring, and Evaluation Coordinator

1. Support PFESP’s program manager in developing new projects by providing required secondary data on the context and thematic areas, learning from previous projects, and primary data from needs assessments.
2. Ensure technical support is provided for proposals in developing log frames, indicators, M&E plans, budgets (M&E activities, M&E staff, capacity building & tools), in alignment with PFESP and partners standards.
3. Ensure partner assessment and selection is done based on their capacity to monitor & report back to PFESP on progress and upholding operational standards.

Monitoring, Implementation & Reporting:

• Ensure all approved projects have the following within a month from the start of the project: PFESP standard log frame, M&E plan. With defined indicators, M&E calendar, Detailed implementation plan (DIP), field-level data collection tools, mobile data collection tools, and databases for collection, consolidation, and reporting.
• If needed, ensure partners are trained on the M&E and reporting requirements.
• Ensure PFESP frontline and technical staff are knowledgeable on technical aspects related to M&E, tools, and quality standards and can comply.
• Ensure partner & direct implementation is monitored regularly for quality standards through schedule visits, data quality audits, spot check/verification visits against reports, and reports reviews (as per agreed schedule with donors and partnership).
• Ensure the effective functioning of the M&E system and that the outputs of this system reach PFESP management and other stakeholders in an accurate and timely manner.

Project closeout, Evaluations:

• Ensure an end-line measurement of the outcome level indicators is conducted to understand the change PFESP programs contributed to.
• If required by the donor, ensure to lead/coordinate the end of the project evaluation process in alignment with PFESP standards.
• act with the project coordinator/ manager to conduct program-level Evaluations periodically.
• Ensure all M&E data, reports, and records are organized archived in a central location for future reference.

Coordination:

• Ensure all relevant PFESP frontline & technical staff are assisted in strengthening their understanding of M&E concepts and competencies as a part of the M&E system establishment.
• Ensure partner capacity is built to comply and produce high-quality M&E products in line with PFESP & donor standards and requirements.
• Ensure management of day-to-day M&E tasks are completed with appropriate resources, proper planning, and to the highest standard required.
• Support other tasks as required by the Head of Projects and Programs department.

GRM Management:

According to an agrees upon grievance and redress mechanism at PFESP, the M&E Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

• Grievance reception and acceptance.
• The acknowledgment, assessment, and recording of the grievance.
• The investigation related to the grievance.
• Resolving the grievance.
• Following up and reaching a complaint satisfaction.
• The documentation for the whole process in a proper manner.