Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job Purpose:

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be based in the Field Office in Lahore, working under the direct supervision of Team Lead Polio, with technical supervision of the M&E Specialist, Polio Section in Islamabad and is accountable for supporting the polio eradication initiative in Pakistan by providing professional expertise and assistance in information/data collection, statistics, and data analysis, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), preparation of reports, communication, and partnership, and in implementing training programs for national and sub-national data collection, monitoring, evaluation and research capacity building with special attention to the interest, concern and participation of primary stakeholders. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support Provincial EOC ME and data team.
• Support field monitoring including pre-intra and post-campaigns.
• Support UNICEF team for data management and analysis, including data collection at the district/UC level, data cleaning, analysis, and developing graphs, charts, tables and presentations for the meetings.
• Support and facilitate the implementation of SBC monitoring framework, through coordination and facilitation of the ICIMS system rollout, including deployment of data staff and implementing activities.
• Building linkages in EPI/PEI Teams at field level through project site visits for streamlining Zero Dose coverage data to be reported back to the synergy team.
• Identification of the sites for integrated health camps along with province and District team based on data analysis to ensure maximum reach to zero dose & missed children. Also ensure the monitoring of the whole process till completion.
• Regularly update data trackers such as coverage, zero dose and refusal rates. Ensure accurate and effective usage of Synergy Evaluation System (SES) application in Punjab
• Support in monitoring and evaluation of ISD/ SBC strategy by active coordination with other sections and government counterparts
• Impact analysis using SBC/M&E tools to draw best practices, and lessons learned to assist in developing future plans.
• Assess the impact of the programs and policies, and report on the progress being made.
• Provide technical support to ensure that all of the above tasks are carried out and accomplished through effective communication and partnerships.

Essential Requirements:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or above) in statistics, project management, development planning, planning, evaluation, or social science.
• A first university degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• Professional work experience in M&E, data management, project management, and implementation including monitoring and evaluation activities as follows:
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience.
• Program implementation experience in health/immunization and polio eradication and fieldwork experience is desirable.
• At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning and active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response program preferred.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local provincial language is an added asset.

Disclaimer:

• The company reserves the right to reject any or all applications or change the number of positions at any stage without assigning any reason or as per requirements.
• The company will not consider applicants not fulfilling the requirements/criteria mentioned above. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
• The company reserves the right to cancel the whole hiring process at any stage without mentioning any reason.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for tests and/or interviews via call or Email.
• Micro Merger provides equal opportunity to all qualified Male & Females including physically challenged candidates.
• All jobs are of visual nature. Visually impaired applicants cannot be entertained.
• Recruitment will be made on a contract basis, extendable based on arising needs.
• Shortlisted candidates will have to bring their CV, attested copies of CNIC, certificates, experience certificates, and educational qualifications at the time of the interview.
• Please note that these positions are available on a rolling basis and may close at any stage.
• No TA/DA or any expense would be admissible during the whole hiring process including interviews, tests, etc.