Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for Branch of ARD INC

Training

• Organize and provide ongoing support, training, coaching, and induction to partners, grantees, and landscape field team on MEL-related activities, tools, and procedures, and the USAID Conserve Project Management System.
• Support MEL Manager in developing relevant training materials, delivering training activities, and organizing Pause and Reflection sessions among USAID Conserve team members and other stakeholders.

Data Collection and Reporting

• Support Site Manager and field team members to implement MEL activities following the project USAID Conserve MEL Plan.
• Ensure that data from field-based activities, grantees, and secondary data are input into the project database in a timely, effective, and efficient process, and that data is accurate, correct, and reliable.
• Develop a plan to verify data using participatory data collection methods and techniques and document activities’ relevant files in USAID Conserve MEL database system.
• Follow up with team members and GTCs to collect more proofs of field-based activities’ output and outcome, as needed.

Field Monitoring and Data Quality Control

• Conduct on-site monitoring of program activities collecting both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Conduct routine spot checks to ensure data has been accurately collected from project’s participants.
• As required, participate in client-directed data quality assessment (DQA) and preparation of report(s).
• Verify program results with supporting documentation, photographs, and success stories, with direct quotes from project’s participants.
• Produce evidence-based insights for project’s strategic adaptation and intentional learning.
• Collaborate with the technical field team and the MEL team to ensure that all monitoring results are clearly and accurately presented in the project progress reports.
• Under the technical direction of MEL Manager, ensure the administration, implementation, and compliance of MEL requirements and procedures per USAID procurement regulations and local laws.

Research and Cross-Cutting Support

• Support Site Manager and MEL Manager in the design of relevant research planning and implementation of research activities.
• Support MEL Manager and the COP in developing training materials and public-facing materials on project activities and results.
• Provide cross-cutting support to Site Manager and landscape field team on activity planning, implementation, and reporting.
• Develop special quick assessments to confirm data or provide contextual information on performance.