Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Data Manager
Role Purpose\:
• The Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Data Manager will support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of monitoring, evaluation, research, learning and data management for the Food & Agriculture (F&A) Pillar. The role will ensure that pillar data are efficiently collected, managed, analysed, visualized and reported to generate timely, high-quality evidence for programmes implementation, adaptive management, donor accountability and organizational learning.
• The MERL Data Manager will strengthen the Pillars' digital data and information management ecosystem by supporting the development, administration, integration with existing digital data collection and management platforms and business intelligence solutions. The role will support end-to-end data management processes, including data collection, validation, storage, integration, analysis, visualization and reporting while promoting automation, interoperability, data quality, and data security to improve programmes performance and operational efficiency.
• Working collaboratively with pillar teams, IT teams, implementing partners, donors and other stakeholders, the MERL Data Manager will provide technical support in monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, digital information systems, and knowledge management. The role will contribute to strengthening evidence generation and the integration of cross-cutting priorities into programmes monitoring systems.
| • Support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) systems for the Food & Agriculture (F&A) Pillar. • Develop digital data collection and administer programme databases including on DMIS platform to support efficient programme monitoring, reporting, and performance tracking. • Coordinate the collection, validation, cleaning, integration, storage, analysis, visualization, and reporting of programme data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. • Develop and maintain interactive dashboards, automated reports, and business intelligence solutions that provide real-time programme performance insights and support evidence-based decision-making. • Provide technical support for baseline, midline, endline, outcome, and impact assessments, including data management, statistical analysis and dissemination of findings. • Document and disseminate data best practices, innovations, and knowledge products to strengthen organizational learning and adaptive programme management. • Build the capacity of programme teams and implementing partners in MERL methodologies, digital data systems, data analytics, reporting, and the use of business intelligence tools. • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen digital MERL systems and support programme design, implementation, reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement for the F&A Pillar. • Support development and maintaining of GIS-enabled datasets, maps and spatial analyses to support programme planning, beneficiary mapping, environmental monitoring and impact assessment. • Stay abreast of emerging MERL methodologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital technologies and data analytics best practices and recommend innovations that enhance data management, reporting efficiency, evidence generation and programme performance. |