Oversee the design and implementation of the project’s MERL system in coordination with Pact’s Results and Measurement (R&M) Team to develop key performance indicators, targets, tools, and appropriate MERL responsibilities across the project.

Manage baseline assessments and support the implementation of research studies with Pact’s HQ R&M Team.

Develop and disseminate relevant M&E tools, formats and lead the provision of M&E specific technical training.

Oversee data collection, collation, storage, analysis, and reporting, ensuring that data is of high quality and audit worthy.

Coordinate any external evaluation processes, including drafting evaluation ToR and selection of firm, in alignment with award.

Supervise other M&E staff and oversee consortium partners’ compliance with MEL system.

Work closely with partners to establish their internal MERL systems, M&E plans, and data quality management, oversee partners’ compliance with MEL system, and design and conduct trainings to support capacity for MEL among partners.

Ensure appropriate training and supportive supervision of all partners in monitoring and evaluation procedures, data collection tools, and data management practices in alignment with the MELP.

Strengthen staff and partners’ capacity in qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation techniques through comprehensive staff training, mentoring, and/or coaching.

Conduct and manage Routine Data Quality Assessments (RDQA); ensuring implementation of corrective actions to improve data quality and accountability of staff and partners.

Oversee the development and maintenance of a comprehensive project database, ensure accurate and timely storage of electronic files.

Responsible for the data analysis, writing, and review of the results and learning sections of program reports in collaboration with program staff, before submission to donor and ensure consortium partners’ compliance with internal data quality requirements and timely submissions for reporting.

Commitment to applied learning and adaptation based on data: Lead the program team on routine reviews and interpretation of data for learning and adaptation; package and disseminate timely findings in a meaningful way and make suggestions for adaption_._

Manage MERL team members

Create a learning agenda and implement a system designed to identify lessons learned and disseminate timely information.

Produce learning products and thought leadership pieces relevant to the project intervention, present in local conferences or on webinars regarding project’s MERL successes.

Other tasks as assigned.