Career Opportunity

IRM is a not-for-profit organization working all across Pakistan. IRM is currently seeking applications from
qualified, experienced, proactive and dynamic candidate for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation
Expert at Dera Ghazi Khan.

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

Position reports to: Team Leader/Project Coordinator
Gender: Men/Women
No. of Positions: 01
Travel Requirements: If needed
Closing Date: December 03, 2023
Link: http://www.irm.edu.pk/index.php/jobs/

Major Responsibilities:

 Oversee the development and implementation of the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) to
capture project performance and results, including routine service delivery data reporting,
baseline and end-line assessments, and all monitoring for process and outcome evaluations.
 Develops, implements, and monitors the tools/systems for gathering, reporting, and analyzing
performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation. Updates and
implements M&E framework for all project components in accordance with timeframes set in
the project work-plan.
 Develop and oversee data flow pattern for the program that will ensure timely data collection
and reporting.
 Provide leadership and direction on M&E to ensure the program achieves its goals and
corresponding objectives and targets.
 Ensure high-quality implementation, consistent with World Bank monitoring and evaluation
guidelines, protocols, information and reporting systems.
 Lead efforts to monitor and evaluate project interventions, document results and provide
feedback to stakeholders to guide decision-making.
 Lead efforts to utilize training monitoring systems to track and monitor project beneficiaries,
trainers and participants at training events to facilitate follow-up and recordkeeping.
 Conduct targeted evaluations and operations research, including design, data collection,
management and analysis.
 Ensure quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine data and ensure
reconciliation.
 Cultivate strategic M&E relationships and alliances with other World Bank projects and
represent M&E activities in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and
presentations.
 Assist the Project team leader in analyse results achieved compared with objectives expected
and identify the appropriate means and methods required at the project level.
 Promote and support the dissemination of project information among the IRM/NRSP senior
management, PSPA officials, project team leader, field teams and all relevant stakeholders on
regular and need-based manners.
 Work with project and financial staff to prepare and track the progress of project and activity
budgets.
 Leads efforts, design tools and training sessions to develop an inquisitive learning culture within
the project team and partners to feed innovations into organizational decision-making.
  Manages all M&E activities and reporting for the project. Collects and reports on indicators
required by the donor. Measures progress toward achieving project goals.
 Applies and promotes the use of participatory documentation techniques that involve project
participants and staff in the process.
 Coordinate all M&E capacity-building activities with project staff, implementing partners and
facility staff.
 Travel extensively to the project area.

Education and Experience:

 Master’s degree (16 years of education) in statistics, economics, public policy, social policy,
development studies or any other relevant disciplines required.
 Minimum seven (07) years of work experience in monitoring and evaluating complex, large,
multi-year social sector development programs.
 Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, operations research, large-
scale field-based M&E systems, survey analysis, reporting, data quality assessments, data
analysis and presentation and setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance as
per the objectives.
 Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven
ability to function effectively with multiple stakeholders/counterparts in both the public and
NGO sectors.
 Firm command of the M&E issues with respect to improvements in quality livelihood, economic
inclusion and poverty graduation programs.
 Experience and understanding of the World Bank and PSPA monitoring and frameworks and
reporting systems.

Skills Required:

 Strong technical skills, including ability to process and analyze data using one or more statistical
software packages, including at least one of the following: SPSS, Epi-Info, Stata, MS Access
 Demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, organizational, team-building, and
representational skills
 Expertise in research to practice, identifying and adapting best practices to specific project
contexts
 Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and presentation skills in English and Urdu
 Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in project management and field staff
 Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office
Apply:

 If your credential matches the above mentioned criteria and required skills, send your CV to
hr@irm.edu.pk .
 Mention the Position Title you are applying for in the subject line.
 DO NOT send original documents and /or heavy attachments/Certificates beside the CVs. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test & Interviews.
 IRM is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.