Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

A well-established non-profit humanitarian organization, registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 with the Government of Pakistan, has been dedicated to the integrated development of rural marginalized communities in Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan since 2004. Operating without discrimination based on race, creed, or religion, the organization works under a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Economic Affairs Division (EAD), Islamabad, and holds the necessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the Home Departments. Currently, the organization is seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer on a one-year contract basis, with the possibility of extension, to support its ongoing Cotton Project and other agricultural initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems tailored to agricultural projects, particularly focusing on sustainable cotton production.
- Oversee data collection processes, ensuring accuracy, verification, and timely analysis to support project reporting and decision-making.
- Translate M&E findings into actionable insights to inform project strategies and improve program outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with field teams, partners, and smallholder farmers to ensure effective data gathering and program evaluation.
- Build capacity by training staff on M&E tools, methodologies, and best practices to enhance overall project monitoring and learning.

Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Agriculture (preferred) or Social Sciences.
- Minimum of three years of progressive experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), preferably within cotton or other agricultural projects.
- Strong knowledge of sustainable cotton production and agricultural development frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Proven experience in designing and managing comprehensive M&E systems, including data collection, verification, analysis, and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to convert M&E data into strategic insights that support project improvement and decision-making.
- Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including field teams and smallholder farmers, to ensure reliable and timely data.
- Capacity-building skills with a track record of training staff on M&E approaches and best practices.
- The organization encourages applications from internal staff, females, and minority candidates. Preference will be given to local candidates.

This position is based in Hasilpur and offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to rural development through a structured and impactful role in monitoring and evaluation. Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting their updated CV and job application, clearly stating the position title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a test and interview. Please note that no travel allowance or daily allowance will be provided for the test/interview process.

The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and values diversity in its recruitment process.