Monitoring & Evaluation Learning Specialist

Job Summary

The M&E & Learning Specialist ensures that all projects in the PCU portfolio are effectively monitored, evaluated, and analyzed to generate actionable insights for decision-making. This role is responsible for designing and implementing robust M&E frameworks, conducting impact assessments, and promoting institutional learning, ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into policy, strategy, and project implementation for continuous improvement and sector transformation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Outcome 1: M&E Framework Design & Implementation (25%)

• Develop and operationalize M&E frameworks, tools, and KPIs for all portfolio projects.
• Ensure data collection, verification, and reporting processes are standardized and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Monitor project progress, outputs, and outcomes using qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Outcome 2: Impact Evaluation & Performance Analysis (25%)

• Design and conduct baseline, midline, and endline assessments.
• Analyze project and portfolio performance data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to leadership for strategic adjustments.

Outcome 3: Knowledge Management & Learning (20%)

• Capture lessons learned, best practices, and success stories across projects.
• Develop learning briefs, case studies, and knowledge products for internal and external dissemination.
• Facilitate learning workshops, peer reviews, and communities of practice across portfolio teams.

Outcome 4: Reporting & Decision Support (15%)

• Prepare periodic M&E and learning reports for leadership, donors, and sector partners.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, and visualizations to support evidence-based decisions.

Outcome 5: Capacity Building & Advisory Support (15%)

• Train project teams on M&E tools, data use, and learning integration.
• Provide advisory support to PCU leadership and project managers on performance improvement strategies.

Required Qualification, Competencies, and Experience

• Field of study: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in M&E, Development Studies, Statistics, Data Science, Agriculture, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years for a bachelor’s degree or 4 years for a master’s degree of relevant experience in agriculture, rural development, or donor-funded multi-project portfolios. Proven experience in agricultural transformation, sector reform, and multi-stakeholder coordination is preferred.

Behavioural Competencies

Strategic Thinking & Systems Perspective

• Ability to design M&E and learning systems with long-term sector impact in mind.

Decision-Making & Problem-Solving

• Analyze complex data to provide actionable, evidence-based recommendations.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and build capacity within M&E and learning teams.

Communication & Influence

• Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences; influence strategic decisions.

Collaboration & Relationship Management

• Work effectively with partners, donors, and project teams.

Technical Competencies

M&E Systems & Methodologies

• Design and implement robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks.

Data Analysis & Visualization

• Use quantitative and qualitative analysis tools to generate insights for decision-making.

Impact Assessment

• Conduct baseline, midline, endline, and special evaluations of project outcomes.

Knowledge Management

• Capture lessons learned, best practices, and support evidence-based decision-making.

Reporting & Dashboard Development

• Prepare timely reports, visualizations, and portfolio performance dashboards.

Other Requirements (Languages, Licensing or Certifications)

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) required; local language proficiency an advantage.
• Professional certifications in M&E, program evaluation, or related areas are desirable.