Senior Monitoring And Evaluation Officer (OSPD)

Purpose of Job

The African Union launched the Second Ten Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of the Agenda 2063. Concurrently, the African Union Commission (AUC) is undergoing significant reforms to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and improve service delivery by institutionalizing Results Based Management.

OSPD led the development of the AU Strategic Plan (2024 – 2028), which must be cascaded to several Organs and the Specialized Technical Offices. Additionally, the AUC Plan must align with internal portfolios. Systematic institutionalization of RBM and appropriate delivery of the Strategy requires a robust monitoring and evaluation system with fully resourced human resources.

Therefore, the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer should be experienced in the design, management, and implementation of a cross-section of monitoring and evaluation systems to facilitate periodic monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on the progress of implementation of the related programmes.

This position falls under the supervision of the Principal Management Officer (P5) under the Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Division. The Officer will also be responsible for periodic review and management of the AU frameworks, implementation of specified initiatives to ensure the appropriate adoption of RBM, including recommendations for aligning leadership, organizational culture, systems, and processes.

Main Functions

• Lead the periodic review and continuous improvement of the AU’s monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Design and develop overall key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.
• Support departments in developing and managing the institutional monitoring and evaluation framework document.
• Manage the projects and programme results framework to ensure it is implemented, monitored, and assessed.
• Ensure all components of the Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks are functional, including recommending and re-engineering key business processes.
• Provide expert advice on lessons learned for implementing programmes and projects within the African Union institutions.
• Ensure effective coordination of the RBM transition process across the AU and contribute to the development of the change management strategy.

Specific Responsibilities

• Enhance the quality of programme management through development and maintenance of accountability and learning quality assurance systems.
• Provide expert recommendations to senior leadership on aligning organizational leadership, culture, systems, and processes with RBM objectives.
• Lead the function of program/project tracking and evaluation with a focus on results-based management and impact measurement.
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of M&E data and reports.
• Prepare project progress reports on programme implementation on time and ensure they are well archived.
• Facilitate oversight of capacity building and technical support for AU staff and stakeholders.
• Ensure M&E preparedness for internal and external meetings, seminars, and workshops.
• Perform any other relevant functions as assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, or Project/Programme Management with 10 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Master’s degree in the same fields with 7 years’ experience, including three (3) years at a supervisory level.
• Experience designing and implementing M&E frameworks and systems for projects/programs.
• Experience managing the full M&E cycle: data collection, analysis, validation, reporting, and learning.
• Experience liaising with stakeholders at different levels (donors, government, partners, beneficiaries).
• Knowledge of M&E methodologies and project management tools.
• Experience in developing and applying indicators, baselines, and targets aligned with organizational and donor requirements.

Required Skills

• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Sound decision-making abilities.
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work across business units/geographies; awareness of embracing workplace diversity and inclusion.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages; fluency in another AU language or French is an added advantage.

Skills Required:

• Economics / Statistics
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development