Strategy and Planning

• Contribute to the development of programme theory of change, log frame (indicators and targets;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the M&E strategy;
• Contribute to the development of the M&E work plan;
• Support the development and refining of data collection tools and;
• Contribute to development of sector intervention partnerships, including the preparation of results chains and intervention-level indicators, data collection plans and data analysis, and progress/results reporting.

Monitoring and Evaluation Activities

• Work with other initiative teams in screening SME applications, conducting due diligence and provide technical support in the form of training, coaching and mentoring for potential pipeline partners;
• Support building the capacity of partners on M&E processes and procedures;
• Contribute to partners and SMEs targets and milestone formulation;
• Collect baseline data from partners and conduct case studies/ evaluations internally and;
• Monitor partners to ensure they meet set objectives and verify results reported.
• Conduct feedback sessions with initiative teams and help them contextualize the lessons learnt frequently;
• Support the review of SME concept notes and assess partners’ contribution to log frame ensuring value for money;
• Provide M&E guidance and support to new and existing intervention partners;
• Design and support implementation of baseline studies and finalise project log frames for intervention partners and beneficiary enterprises;
• Assist with conducting milestone verification and spot check activities on intervention partners and beneficiary enterprises to verify progress of implementation and reported results;
• Plan and participate in intervention partnership monitoring and evaluation visits;
• M&E related trainings for intervention partners and;
• Contribute to developing M&E frameworks for new business opportunities.

Data Collection

• Collect and update data from intervention partners and beneficiary enterprises on a quarterly basis;
• Support verification and quality assurance of data received from intervention partners and beneficiary enterprises;
• Conduct due diligence and correct accurate data on partners before the signing of partnership agreements;
• Collect baseline data all partners as they sign partnership agreements before the commencement of implementation of activities and;
• Collect Value for Money data and support the M&E manager to conduct VfM analysis.

Administration and Internal Coordination

• Implement chosen interventions and activities (Terms of Reference development, development of Grant concepts/proposals, organization of workshops/trainings due diligence support, etc. and;
• Collaborate with Sector Assistant to develop, review and track milestone claims;

Knowledge Management, Learning and Sharing.

• Ensure timely submission of data and reports by partners and beneficiaries;
• Comprehend the information reporting structure, timelines, and guidelines;
• Accurately aggregate data from partners ;
• Contribute to development of quarterly and annual reports;
• Liaise with the M&E Manager regarding information gathered and updated;
• Maintain and update the M&E database and provide relevant internal reports as require and; Contribute to the development of the monthly management report.

Skills:

• Team Cohesion;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Conceptual skills; and
• Highest standards of integrity.

• Organization and coordination skills
• Networking and;
• Administrative skills.

• Data Collection Methods;
• Quantitative Analysis with experience in SPSS;
• Qualitative Analysis;
• Monitoring Systems Skills;
• Data Visualization;
• Database Management;
• Report Writing;
• Value for money including conceptualisation and reporting skills;
• Money systems skills;
• Ethical Considerations;
• Project management skills and;
• Knowledge of the full MS Office suite