Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) / ICT Specialist

Job description

BACKGROUND

EM ASSOCIATES LIMITED is mobilising a team of experts to respond to the African Development Bank (AfDB) funded Road Infrastructure Improvement Programme. The 4-year programme aims to improve regional interconnectivity, reduce transport costs, and enhance socio-economic development.

We are seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) / ICT Specialist to lead the design, development, and implementation of a digital M&E system. This role is critical for ensuring that all project data is accurately captured, analyzed, and utilized for decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development of a functional, automated M&E system based on the project’s M&E Framework.
• Specify appropriate hardware and software requirements and ensure system interoperability with other government systems.
• Design digital forms, workflows, dashboards, and databases for data collection and reporting.
• Integrate GIS, mobile data collection tools, and reporting modules.
• Develop user-friendly front-end training manuals and basic back-end troubleshooting manuals.
• Train the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and Ministry staff on the operation of the M&E system.
• Oversee data quality assurance, storage, and analysis, ensuring reliable and accurate data throughout the project lifecycle.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Academic: Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Project Planning and Management, or an equivalent field.
• Professional Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 8 years in M&E design and implementation at the programme level.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and managing performance monitoring plans and leveraging data for project management improvements.
• Proven expertise in designing and field-testing surveys and other data collection instruments.
• Experience in developing digital M&E systems, including database design, dashboard creation, and mobile data collection.
• Experience in impact evaluation on road projects and in Sub-Saharan Africa is an added advantage.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of M&E concepts, frameworks, and results-based measurement.
• Proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, etc.) and data analysis.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills in English.
• Knowledge of the local Siswati language is an added advantage.
• Registration: Must be a registered member of a recognized professional body.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to partnership@emassociate.net with the subject line: “Application: M&E ICT Specialist” .