Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Under the supervision of HOD-M&ED, monitor the Orphan Sponsorship Program, verify beneficiary data and delivery of assistance, and assess progress against agreed targets. Provide accurate, timely findings and reports to support accountability and programme improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and verify school fee payments, monthly stipends and receipt of educational materials by sponsored children. 
• Conduct regular field visits to schools and beneficiaries across AJK to verify activities, records and reported progress.
• Maintain accurate beneficiary records and project databases; identify and follow up on missing or inconsistent data.
• Collect, validate and analyse data against agreed indicators and targets, and document beneficiary feedback.
• Prepare field visit reports and monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports for management and donors.
• Monitor safeguarding training and other planned activities, including participation and completion.
• Report implementation gaps to HOD-M&ED, recommend improvements and track agreed corrective actions with Field Officers, school heads and relevant departments.
• Protect beneficiary information, follow child safeguarding standards and promptly report concerns through approved channels.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies or a related field. 
• At least two years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management or project reporting; NGO or development-sector experience preferred. 
• Experience in education or child welfare projects will be an advantage.

Knowledge/Skills:

• MS Excel, Word and database management; data verification and analysis. 
• Report writing, communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Attention to detail, impartiality, confidentiality and child safeguarding. 
• Willingness and ability to undertake extensive field visits across AJK.