Location: CHAL Office, Maseru
Closing Date: 31 January 2025, 12:00 Noon
Overview
The Christian Health Association of Lesotho (CHAL) is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Officer to oversee the MERL function for CHAL’s projects and operations. The role involves designing and implementing M&E frameworks, collecting and verifying data, and providing management with accurate and timely information to support evidence-based decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Develop and implement CHAL’s M&E Strategy and Plan.
- Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of CHAL projects, programs, and activities.
- Conduct Routine Data Quality Assessments (RDQA) and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor performance in accordance with CHAL’s Operational Plan and standards.
- Compile and analyze monitoring data for planning and reporting.
- Prepare management reports based on monitoring and analysis of key indicators.
Research and Learning
- Lead CHAL’s research and learning initiatives.
- Support operational research in CHAL institutions.
- Identify key lessons learned and best practices to inform future programming.
- Conduct program context analysis and review research reports.
- Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and learning events within CHAL and among stakeholders.
Data Management and Reporting
- Track performance against national health indicators and CHAL service delivery targets.
- Coordinate the development of monitoring and evaluation plans and tools aligned with donor agreements and workplans.
- Ensure proper documentation and dissemination of learning outcomes.
- Support CHAL staff with data-driven decision-making.
Operational and Strategic Support
- Provide technical support to strengthen M&E capacities within CHAL institutions.
- Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of work methods, recommending improvements.
- Liaise with program staff to strengthen budget management and address financial discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with CHAL policies and applicable regulations.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, or a relevant social science field.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in MERL for development programs.
- Experience in project evaluation, data analysis, and reporting.
- Experience with USAID project management will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies and Attributes
- Strong knowledge of M&E concepts, project design, and the theory of change.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical thinking.
- Passion for capacity development and knowledge-sharing.
- Ability to work within applicable financial and administrative regulations.
How to Apply
Important Information
- Application Deadline: 31 January 2025, at 12:00 Noon.
- Late applications will not be accepted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- CHAL reserves the right to withdraw or cancel this advert.