Position summary:

• The primary function of the Senior Associate, Platform Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) is to develop requirements for standardised M&E services and build the solutions (e.g. in Power BI). In addition, the Senior Associate, Platform M&E, will be responsible for ensuring the effective design, implementation, and management of monitoring and evaluation activities for the organization’s platform initiatives and programs. This role will lead efforts to assess program performance, analyze data, track impact, and ensure that learning from evaluations is integrated into the development and refinement of programs.
• Within the RA environment, M&E products are M&E services that are scalable, reusable and available without tailoring to specific customers.
• In this role, you will work closely with the project and program M&E teams to find opportunities for productization, and build into the team as new solutions, integrated with the rest of the product portfolio. In addition, this position focuses on data that comes through from standardised projects, platforms, and cases where M&E is offered as a standalone service (e.g. on top of a company own program in the field).

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of M&E frameworks, plans, and indicators to monitor and assess the effectiveness and impact of platform-related projects and programs.
• Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to ensure that M&E is integrated into project design and implementation.
• Supports all aspects of data collection efforts, ensuring that data is accurate, timely, and reliable.
• Compile and synthesize evaluation findings into clear, actionable reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare regular M&E updates and reports for the organization and partners.
• Provide technical assistance to project teams to ensure high-quality implementation of M&E activities.
• Ensure that evaluation findings are used for adaptive management and decision-making.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of M&E systems, tools, and processes.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to ensure the utilization of M&E data in shaping platform programs and strategies.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, or related fields.
• Experience with M&E systems, data collection methods, and evaluation design.
• Proven ability to collect, analyze, and present data in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience working with donor-funded projects and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical software and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of relevant M&E frameworks (e.g., Logical Framework, Theory of Change).
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and high standards of quality in work output.