The NGO RIDEV is looking for an Expert in Monitoring-Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

The NGO RIDEV is looking for an Expert in Monitoring-Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Project for the Improvement of Connectivity, Resilience and Inclusion (PACRI) Implementation of the Social Communication Strategy, Complaint Management Mechanism (CMM) and Prevention, Mitigation and Response to GBV/SAE/HS and VCE Terms of reference – Recruitment of an Expert in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Element Detail Monitoring-Evaluation and Documentation — RIDEV / OFEF / AJED MR Project Project for the Improvement of Connectivity, Resilience and Inclusion (PACRI) Corridor / Region Mora Road Corridor – Dabanga – Kousséri, Far North Region Consultant (firm) RIDEV / OFEF / AJED MR — RIDEV, leader Title of post Expert in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Connecting component Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation Unit Reporting relationship Head of Mission / General Coordinator of the Group

Location

Main Office of Maroua, with regular movements to KoussériMora and Waza Contract type Fixed-term service contract Duration of the mission Until 02 January 2029, with trial period Date of taking office desired As soon as possible

Job overview

The RIDEV / OFEF / AJED MR Group implements, on behalf of the Ministry of Public Works and with financing from the World Bank and the State of Cameroon, the mission of social communication, complaint management and prevention, mitigation and response to VBG/EAS/HS and VCE along the Mora road corridor – Dabanga – KoussériIn the Far North. Notified on July 3, 2026, the mission extends for thirty months, until January 2, 2029. The start-up report (Bookable No. 1, submitted on 02 August 2026) establishes a MEAL system covering the three axes of the mission: social communication, MGP, VBG/EAS/HS/VCE and capacity building. This system is based on a four-effects results framework, a matrix of about twenty indicators, dedicated databases, a digital collection by KoBoToolbox and a monthly color-coded dashboard. The position of Expert in Monitoring and Evaluation is the technical pivot of this device. It is open to recruitment to provide the Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation Unit with a dedicated capacity, at a pivotal time when the mission engages in the production and validation of its entire corpus of M&E tools.

• 2. Job purpose The general objective of the Expert in Monitoring and Evaluation is to design, deploy and sustain the MEAL system of the mission, in order to:
• Provide stakeholders with a reliable and disaggregated measure of progress towards targets;
• Ensure the quality, traceability and security of the data collected;
• Early warning of any significant deviations from targets;
• Document the mission's lessons and support reviews and evaluations.
• 3. Hierarchical and functional connection The S&E Expert is attached to the Head of Mission. He/she leads the Monitoring-Evaluation and Documentation Unit and works in interface with the Social Communication Specialist, the Field Coordinator, the VBG/Protection Specialist, the PMU Social Focal Point, the PMU Monitoring-Evaluation Expert, as well as the field facilitators and focal points. He/she does not have access to the VBG Restricted Access database, reserved for the VBG/Protection Specialist; he/she only receives aggregated and non-identifying data.

Main duties

• 4. Missions and responsibilities Design and update of the M&E device
• Finalize and update the results framework and indicator matrix;
• Develop and maintain descriptive sheets for each indicator;
• Design and configure KoBoToolbox digital forms;
• Contribute to the reliability of quantitative targets for Year 1. Data collection, quality and management
• Oversee the monthly data collection;
• Ensure second-level control of data;
• Conduct the semi-annual Data Quality Audit (DQA);
• Ensure sealing between the MGP base and the VBG base. Analysis, dashboard and reporting
• Produce monthly mission dashboard;
• Document variances and prepare alert notes;
• Draft the M&E section of monthly and quarterly reports;
• Power the registry of deliverables. Assessments, capitalization and learning
• Prepare and conduct the internal evaluation in mid-year;
• Ensure triangulation of quantitative and qualitative data;
• Keep the capitalization guide and good practice sheets;
• Contribute to the annual update of the tools and the PTBA. Coordination, oversight and capacity-building
• Conduct monthly formative supervision of facilitators;
• Assess the functionality of installed committees on a quarterly basis;

Education / Qualifications

• Contribute to the initial training of the team;
• Represent the M&E Unit in coordination meetings.
• 5. Deliverables expected Tool / deliverable Role Due date Results framework and indicator matrix Results chain, indicators, baselines and targets Taking office + Continuous updating M&E Plan and Indicator Sheets Definition, formula, disaggregation, source, frequency Within 4 weeks

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Responsibilities

Distribution of M&E tasks Idem S2 KoBoToolbox digital forms Offline collection, consistency checks Continuous Mission Dashboard Monthly reporting of indicators, deviations and alerts Monthly Database of activities and beneficiaries Consolidation of sessions, public, coverage Continuous Formative supervision grid Observation accompanied by animators Monthly Data Quality Audit Protocol (DQA) In addition, contributions to monthly, quarterly and annual reports are included.

Candidate profile

Education Bac+5 (Master or equivalent) in statistics, demography, social sciences, program evaluation, development economics, public health or related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
• 2 years on projects financed by the World Bank, the EU, AFD or comparable donor;
• Proven experience in the design and operation of MEAL systems (results frameworks, indicator matrices, dashboards).

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