Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation (DME) Officer
Search for Common Ground, Afghanistan

• Implement project logic frameworks, indicators, targets, data collection tools, and Mamp;E plans
• Provide timely, quality support and coaching to the different project coordinators and provincial focal points to meet their specific DMamp;E needs
• Ensure the system captures outcome/output indicators, and means of verification and develop case studies
• Ensure DMamp;E plans are integrated into project work plans with clear roles and responsibilities and deadlines
• Assist in the coordination and management of external evaluation contracts and teams;
• Assist in maintaining a database in google drive as well as GMS to ensure all program outputs and results are accurately recorded and coordinated to inform program staff;
• Assist Project Coordinators in providing monthly and quarterly reports on all activities, outputs, and relevant outcome indicators to the Country Director, ILT, and donors;
• Participate in and contribute towards internal evaluation processes;
• Work with the DMamp;E Coordinator to provide support and guidance to the different projects in the development and implementation of their Mamp;E work plans;
• Provide capacity building and support to staff and partners in capturing results and Mamp;E;
• Develop and update the list of projects’ beneficiaries and stakeholders

• Assist DMamp;E Coordinator to lead reviews of log frames and indicators with project teams
• Analyses both qualitative and quantitative data, and ensures data is presented in clear, coherent, presentations/reports
• Contribute to identifying and synthesizing good practices and lessons learned.
• Meet regularly with Search Afghanistan staff to review the progress of projects against project objectives, indicators, and deliverables, and give meaningful input and recommendations into the project management and institutional learning
• Be directly engaged in the continuing development of the organization, its mission, and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge and supporting research and learning initiatives
• Keep abreast of and navigate the conflict dynamics in Afghanistan and target locations
• Travel to program target areas in the field as needed to oversee and support DMamp;E initiatives

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• Essential:
• Minimum of three (3) years of DMamp;E work experience in a civil society or NGO setting
• At least one (1) year of field-based data collection and analysis experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area required
• Knowledge of logical framework and results framework planning and evaluation methodologies, and the ability to coach and train others in their use
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional relationships
• Strong commitment to values in data-based decision-making, transparency, community empowerment, methodological rigor, and program learning
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality
• Able to work independently and effectively in a team environment
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a proactive approach
• Ability to multi-task and work to meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as web browsers
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in Dari/Pashto and English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to travel within and outside of Afghanistan
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• Highly Desirable:
• Demonstrated technical capacity to provide support and guidance to project staff on DMamp;E
• Demonstrated technical capacity in the design, implementation, and analysis of various data collection tools including interviews, surveys, focus group discussions, and pre/post tests.
• Demonstrated capaci

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