Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Manager

Job description

Contract duration: 2 years with possibility of extension

Reporting Line: Programmes Manager

About ROCS:
Reformed Open Community Schools (ROCS) is a child-focused, community empowerment organization dedicated to transforming education systems for improved learner outcomes. As a recognized stakeholder in Zambia’s education sector, ROCS works to ensure that underprivileged and vulnerable children, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas, have access to quality education. Rooted in a commitment to holistic well-being and guided by Christian values, ROCS seeks to demonstrate God’s love by partnering with communities to inspire, motivate, and support sustainable, locally driven solutions to the challenges they face.

Position Summary:
ROCS is seeking an experienced and results-oriented PMEL Manager to lead its
planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts across all programs. The PMEL Manager will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of robust M&E systems that support data-driven decision-making, enhancing accountability, and promoting organizational learning. This position plays a central role in tracking program impact, building staff capacity, and ensuring donor and stakeholder reporting requirements are met with accuracy and quality.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Planning and Designing

Develop and implement a results-based monitoring, evaluation and reporting
system with detailed guidelines for its implementation.
Plan, manage, report and analyze data while developing and implementing a comprehensive M&E strategy.
Lead the development of the M&E strategy.
Develop and strengthen institutional monitoring and evaluation procedures.
Undertake periodic revisions of the M&E plan and prepare implementation work
plans and budgets for M&E activities and/or assist project staff within these
tasks.

2. Data Management

Carry out database management and a number of periodic updating, and
reporting activities.
Hold monthly review meetings and collect, compile, report and maintain field data.
Provide field support to project staff on M&E and data quality assurance.

3. Evaluation

Lead the conduct of outcome/impact and evaluation studies.
Consult with principals to resolve issues and provide guidance on management,
reporting and controls.
Develop and manage ROCS learning products.

4. Reporting

Attend meetings with project officers or meet independently with stakeholders to explain and report on project developments and deal with matters of mutual
concern and interest.
Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring
and evaluation.

Qualifications and Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies,
Demography, Social Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added
advantage.
Minimum of 3-5 years of practical experience in PMEL methodologies, project
cycle management, quality assurance, financial management, data analysis
and report writing.
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing M&E systems,
including development of results frameworks, indicators, and data collection tools.
Proven ability to generate actionable insights from data to inform program
design and decision-making.
Proficiency in data analysis software(e.g.,SPSS, Power BI) and data management tools (e.g., Excel, KoboToolbox).
Proven knowledge of data analytics and utilising monitoring and evaluation
data for impact reporting.
Strong facilitation, communication, and report writing skills.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply
Applications must be emailed to recruitment@rocsedu.org in a single folder with the subject line marked PMEL MANAGER and must be submitted not later than Friday 25th July 2025 and addressed to:

The Executive Director
Reformed Open Community Schools
Plot No. 3695, Mwaleshi Road, Olympia Park
P.O. Box 38255
Lusaka

Late submissions and hard copy submissions will not be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
ROCS is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.