Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Officer – Equity Bank
Job Purpose
To support the monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) functions of the program by managing and cleaning databases, providing technical guidance on data systems, generating routine reports and data visualizations, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, and ensuring high standards of data quality and integrity.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Database Management & Quality Assurance: Support the management, maintenance, cleaning, validation, and quality assurance of program databases, proactively identifying and addressing errors, inconsistencies, duplicates, and missing information.
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System Support & User Guidance: Provide basic support and guidance to program and regional teams regarding the use of MERL databases, data collection systems, reporting tools, and related processes, escalating technical issues when necessary.
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Reporting & Data Visualization: Generate routine reports and data visualizations (including tables, charts, and dashboards) from program datasets, and prepare accurate, timely weekly reports for regional teams highlighting progress, key outputs, and data quality concerns.
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Data Collection & MERL Instruments: Support the development, testing, and refinement of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools (such as questionnaires, interview guides, and monitoring protocols) and participate in MERL field activities, data quality assessments, and beneficiary engagements.
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Data Analysis & Research: Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis using appropriate analytical software, assist in interpreting findings, contribute to MERL report writing, and conduct desk reviews to synthesize primary and secondary information.
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Knowledge Management & Collaboration: Support the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and good practices, and participate in regional and program meetings, workshops, and ad hoc MERL support requests.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, International Development, or a related field.
Skills, Experience & Competences
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Relevant professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, data analysis, data management, and program reporting.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with at least one statistical or data analysis software package (such as SPSS, Stata, R, Power BI, or similar tools).
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Basic knowledge of quantitative data analysis, data visualization, and reporting, with familiarity in qualitative data collection approaches considered an added advantage.
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Strong attention to detail, commitment to data integrity, professional confidentiality, and ethical MERL practices.
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, report-writing, and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.