Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (National)

About the role

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will support CWS Africa’s humanitarian and development programmes by ensuring high‑quality data collection, analysis and reporting. Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Supervisor, the role involves field monitoring, partner coordination and the use of evidence to improve programme outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation of project monitoring plans, indicator tracking tools and data collection schedules.
• Collect, compile and verify routine project data from CWS teams, partners and field activities.
• Conduct field monitoring visits, document progress, challenges and beneficiary feedback.
• Assist with baseline studies, assessments, post‑distribution monitoring and learning exercises.
• Enter, clean and maintain data in approved databases, trackers and dashboards.
• Perform first‑level data quality checks and follow up on corrections.
• Support routine data analysis, visualization and preparation of monitoring summaries.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper handling of participant and programme data.

Required profile

• Relevant degree in monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, international development or a related field.
• Experience working on humanitarian or development programmes, preferably in Africa.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to data quality and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with partners, field teams and internal stakeholders.

Required skills

• Data collection and verification.
• Data entry, cleaning and management in databases or trackers.
• Basic data analysis and visualization.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies.