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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer – Bong County
Directorate/Cluster
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Program and RMI Unit/Team: Program Quality, Learning and Impact
Grade 3 Contract Type: Fixed (3 years)
Core Funding (%) 100% Donor (%) SIDA 100%
Location: Monrovia Budget Holder: Yes No
Operational Remit: Bong County with extensive travel to other program locations and
regional/international meetings
Line Manager Program Quality, Learning and Impact Coordinator
Matrix Report (s) : Program Coordinator – Youth & SRH
Supervises: None
Summary of Role The MEL Officer is responsible to facilitate assessment of project impact and
recommend appropriate adjustments to ensure that programs’ milestones and
outcomes are achieved and documenting lessons learned, impact stories and best
practices.
Overview of
Responsibilities
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (MEL Officer) will be responsible for
continually informing program implementers and managers on the status, effects, and
impact of AAL’s interventions; and helping to design, and execute baseline and other
assessments/surveys and AAL’s MEL framework including participatory review and
reflection processes. The MEL Officer will work with program staff and partners to
ensure compliance and accountability for target groups, communities and other
stakeholders.
Program Planning
& Implementation
 Participate in the development of the MEL Framework for monitoring, program
assessment, tracking results and evaluation guidelines.
 Participate in the development of M&E guidelines, methods, formats, procedures
and criteria.
 Participate actively in project baseline, research and other related activities at all
levels
 Work closely with AAL’s Communication Officer and Campaign and Advocacy
Manager to ensure messaging is supported by timely evidence from ongoing
programs and results.

Program Quality,
Learning & Impact
 In collaboration with the Program Quality, Learning and Impact Manager (PQLI
Manager) to prepare monitoring, reviews and evaluations work plans and ensure
ongoing activities are in adherence to project work plan.
 Responsible for the day-to-day monitoring and program delivery
 Document successful human interest stories
 Organize and facilitate periodic reviews and appraisal aimed at stock-taking and
quality control and make recommendations for the improvement of program
performance.
 Conduct joint monitoring exercises, learning dialogues and evaluation activities
with supervision from the PQLI Manager
 Prepare and submit regular monthly and quarterly monitoring, reviews and
evaluation reports on project to the Program Manager and PQLI Manager
 Participate in M&E team meetings and perform other tasks that may be required
by the Program Manager, PQLI Manager and Head of Programs & Policy
 Design with communities and partner organizations adequate participatory
monitoring and impact assessment tools and systems
 Systematically document issues affecting women and girls for advocacy at key
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platforms at the subnational level (SGBV task force, Child Protection Network,
etc.)
 Support Program Advisory Group Meetings and documentation of stakeholders’
feedback for accountability.
 Provides technical support with annual reporting processes to track progress
against results.
Safeguarding ActionAid has articulated a strong stand on gender justice and safeguarding through
its child protection and anti-sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse policies.
ActionAid is committed to taking an intersectional feminist approach to Safeguarding,
recognizing how forms of abuse and oppression intersect. Safeguarding refers to the
policies, processes, and work cultures that an organization puts in place to prevent
and respond to harmful actions carried out by staff or those working on our behalf.
The principles and approaches that underpin our approach to safeguarding are those
of feminism; dignity, centrality and protection of survivors; legal rights and
responsibilities; objectivity; timeliness and accountability. AAL seeks to create a work
environment free from intimidation and abuse, communicating a zero tolerance of
violations/breach of policy. Please report any incidences or concerns relating
safeguarding including offers for employment to safeguard.liberia@actionaid.org
Anti-Bullying &
Discrimination
ActionAid has articulated a strong stand on gender justice and safeguarding through
its human rights based approach. AAL is also committed to creating an enabling and
safe work environment, championing freedom, equality, equality and justice. This
includes recognition of human rights and dignity of all persons regardless of their
gender identity, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, and ability. This includes zero
tolerance for harassment, bullying, discrimination and acts or threats of intimidation.
Fraud Awareness &
Anti-Corruption
ActionAid has a zero tolerance to fraud and corruption and requires staff, partners,
suppliers, consultants, volunteers, and all categories of collaborators at all times to
act honestly and with integrity and to safeguard the assets for which they are
responsible. This refers to bribes, kickbacks, pay-offs, or gifts from Action staff, their
relatives or close associates, partners for employment, contracts, and services.
Please report any incidences relating to blowwhistle.liberia@actionaid.org
Education,
Language &
Qualifications
 Minimum Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences, development work, or related field.
 At least three years of experience in program implementation or monitoring, with
professional knowledge of Women and Girls’ rights, Sexual and Reproductive
Health programs and Sexual & Gender Based Violence (SGBV).
 Must have proven knowledge and experience in the application of participatory
methodologies and processes; data collection and data analysis tools/
methodologies
 Good English language writing skills: communicating effectively in writing as
appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Essential
Knowledge, skills
& Experience
 Understanding of the result based management framework
 Familiarity with MEL tools with knowledge of applying them; feminist research
methodologies preferred.
 Ability to effectively interview and solicit information from individuals with varying
educational and socio-economic backgrounds and levels, as well as ethnic and
linguistic backgrounds.
 Ability to work in a multicultural context/environment, engage in social justice
activism/advocacy and demonstrate innovative practices
 Understanding of Women Rights issues in the Liberian context.
 Good complex problem solving skills and critical thinking skills: using logic and
reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
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How to apply:
All interested candidates should submit applications, including cover letter and CV in Microsoft Word or Pdf
document, addressed to the Program Quality, Learning and Impact Coordinator, ActionAid Liberia Country
Program, viathe System Click the apply button below.Deadline for submission
of applications is Friday, January 8, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
conclusions or approaches to problems.
 Good analytical and report writing skills.
 Able to work closely with others (often from a distance) to meet tight deadlines
and multiple priorities; able to work collaboratively across multiple teams and
levels.
 Knowledge of Office 365 or Microsoft Office 2007/2010 (Word, PowerPoint and
Excel), email and internet, and social media.
Competency profile Organization Learning the
Strategic
Perspective
Shared passion for AAL’s mission and causes the organization
supports and a clear working knowledge and or familiarity of
development programs and projects
Change
Management
Uses effective strategies to facilitate organization change
initiatives and overcome resistance to change by involving
others, listening and building commitment.
Decisiveness and
Agility
Prefers quick and appropriate actions in many management
situations, able to adapt and respond to fast changing eco
system/environment
Learning with
Others
Leading Teams
Attracts, motivates, and develops high performing teams.
Building
Collaborative
Relationships
Builds productive working relationships with co-workers and
external parties, whilst valuing diversity (gender, race, culture).
Communication
Expresses ideas clearly, concisely; disseminates information
about Communication decisions and plans, proactively.
Learning Self
Leading with
Purpose and
Credibility
Professional individual with high personal integrity including antiSHEA, fraud and corruption; innovative, flexible approaches to
work, coupled with enthusiasm and commitment to ActionAid’s
Vision, Mission and Values; has strong commitment to develop,
promote and practice AAL’s values
Innovation and
Taking Initiative
Takes charge and proactively seeks new ideas, experiments
with new processes/practices that capitalizes on opportunities