Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

The role involves supporting the Orphan Sponsorship Program under the supervision of the Head of Department – Monitoring and Evaluation (HOD–M&ED). The primary focus is to monitor program activities, verify beneficiary data, and ensure the delivery of assistance to sponsored children. The incumbent will assess progress against established targets and provide accurate, timely reports to enhance accountability and improve program outcomes. This position requires regular field visits across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to validate data and engage with beneficiaries, schools, and relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Monitor and verify school fee payments, monthly stipends, and the receipt of educational materials by sponsored children.
- Conduct regular field visits to schools and beneficiaries throughout AJK to verify activities, records, and reported progress.
- Maintain accurate beneficiary records and project databases, identifying and following up on missing or inconsistent data.
- Collect, validate, and analyze data against agreed indicators and targets, including documenting beneficiary feedback.
- Prepare detailed field visit reports as well as monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports for management and donors.
- Oversee safeguarding training and other planned activities, ensuring participation and completion.
- Report any implementation gaps to the HOD–M&ED, recommend improvements, and track corrective actions in coordination with Field Officers, school heads, and relevant departments.
- Protect beneficiary information by adhering to child safeguarding standards and promptly reporting any concerns through approved channels.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of two years’ relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management, or project reporting. Experience within NGOs or the development sector is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and database management, with strong skills in data verification and analysis.
- Clear and effective report writing, communication, and stakeholder coordination abilities.
- Strong attention to detail, impartiality, and a firm commitment to confidentiality and child safeguarding.
- Willingness and ability to undertake extensive field visits across AJK.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Experience working on education or child welfare projects will be considered an advantage. The role offers a 12-month contract based at the Head Office in Islamabad, with extensive fieldwork across AJK. The monthly salary is competitive, up to PKR 62,000.

The organization is committed to safeguarding and preventing abuse, exploitation, harassment, and other forms of harm. The successful candidate must comply with the Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. Appointment is contingent upon satisfactory references and relevant background checks. Applications are encouraged from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.