Advertisement for Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

The Youth Economy Agency (YEA) is seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to support and supervise all monitoring and evaluation activities associated with projects and programmes of the YEA. The incumbent will focus on achieving results and will ensure compliance and data quality of all projects and programmes of the Agency. S/he will facilitate knowledge building and sharing.    

Deadline for submission is Friday 25^th August, 2023 at 4:30 pm.

KEY FUNCTIONS

1. Develop, manage and lead the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans for projects and programmes within the Agency;
2. Provide technical guidance to Project Officers during evaluation design, quality assurance during implementation of projects/programmes, and use results to improve projects/programmes;
3. Lead research to capture relevant data to assist the YEA in meeting its Strategic Goals;
4. Collaborate with other governmental agencies on monitoring and evaluation issues and keep abreast of latest development and professional norms, standards, tools and methodologies;
5. Provide technical assistance to support the overall strengthening and capacity building within the Agency;
6. Perform the functions assigned to him/her by the Chief Executive Officer and other duly authorised Officers of the YEA.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

• Three (3) or more years’ working experience conducting monitoring and evaluation activities and preparing monitoring reports for complex projects;
• Effective management and leadership skills;
• Extensive experience in researching, analysing and monitoring trends;
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills;

• A Bachelors Degree, or substantial prior experience and responsibility in fields related to Research Methods, Statistics, Economics, Sociology or a similar field;
• Proficient with MS Office, and other related programme management software, as well as, other collaborative tools;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with tight and/or conflicting deadlines;
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills; and
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbally).

Suitably qualified candidates should e-mail their resume to coo@youtheconomy.lc with two listed references.

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