Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, NEXGEN Graduate Fellowship Programme

Position Summary

The M&E Officer plays a critical role in measuring the fellowship’s impact,  ensuring data-driven learning, and supporting continuous program improvement. 

Job Responsibilities

1. Develop and Implement M&E Framework 

• Design and operationalize a comprehensive M&E framework that aligns with the  fellowship’s objectives, outcomes, and indicators. 
• Establish data collection methods, tools, timelines, and responsible parties for each phase of  the program. 
• Ensure alignment with donor requirements and global best practices for youth program  evaluation. 

2. Data Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation 

• Lead the design and execution of mixed-method data collection strategies, including surveys,  interviews, focus group discussions, and observation tools. 
• Clean, validate, and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data to assess project  performance and identify trends. 
• Translate raw data into meaningful visualizations, summaries, and actionable  recommendations. 

3. Manage Baseline, Midline, and Endline Evaluations 

• Coordinate baseline, midline, and endline assessments to track changes in fellows’  knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors. 
• Manage third-party evaluations if required, including developing terms of reference,  supervising consultants, and validating findings. 
• Ensure ethical standards and participant confidentiality throughout the evaluation process.

4. Reporting and Learning 

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports that reflect program progress, impact, and  learning insights for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Support adaptive learning processes by facilitating reflection sessions and sharing evidence  with program teams for decision-making. 
• Contribute to donor reports/case studies, and communications materials if needed.

5. Disaggregated and Inclusive Data Practices 

• Ensure that all collected data is disaggregated by key factors such as gender, age, location,  disability, and socio-economic background. 
• Promote inclusive data practices and ensure that the voices of underrepresented groups are  meaningfully captured and reflected.
• Monitor intersectional impacts to guide equity-based program improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Statistics, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• 2-3 years of experience in M&E in youth or education programs. 
• Familiarity with MEAL strategy, development of digital data collection and analysis tools.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and reporting skills. 
• Proficiency in tools like SPSS, Power BI, Kobo Toolbox, or similar. 
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and ethics. 
• Collaborative mindset and ability to translate data into actionable insights.

JAAGO is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

JAAGO is also committed to safeguarding the safety, dignity and well-being of children, young people and other vulnerable groups. All applicants must share this commitment, will be required to adhere to JAAGO’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct if appointed, and may be subject to pre-employment reference and background checks and mandatory safeguarding training.