Job Description

Agency

Aga Khan Foundation

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Region

Middle East

The requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
• A graduate degree in a relevant field, preferably in the field of social science or economic development.

EXPERIENCE:
• 4–6 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL).
• Proficiency in Kobo Toolbox, Excel, Power BI, and SPSS.
• Experience with UNICEF and/or donor-funded programmes.
• Experience in DQAs, surveys, evaluations, and research.
• Knowledge of RBM, Theory of Change, Logical Frameworks, and indicator development.
• Experience with MIS, databases, and digital data collection systems.
• Understanding of safeguarding, inclusion, accountability, and data protection.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong knowledge of MEAL systems, RBM, Logical Frameworks, Theory of Change, SMART indicators, and data quality assurance.
• Experience in designing and conducting assessments, surveys, evaluations, and research using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Proficiency in data analysis, visualization, and reporting using Excel, SPSS, Kobo Toolbox, Power BI, and MIS platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in dynamic environments.
• Knowledge of gender equality, disability inclusion, safeguarding, PSEA, and accountability principles.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, professionalism, and willingness to undertake regular field travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Hybrid work that is a blend of in-office and field visits.
Normal conditions for an office environment.

SAFEGUARDING POLICY:
OHF has policies and systems in place to prevent sexual abuse, neglect, exploitation, harassment, bullying, and sexual harassment. It is also to safeguard children, adults, our teams, consultants, volunteers, partners, beneficiaries, and all stakeholders. OHF will ensure a workplace culture built on respect, tolerance, diversity, and inclusion.

GENDER EQUALITY:
OHF is committed to supporting gender equality in all of its programmes and internal operations by eliminating sex discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment and promoting equality for women and men in all hiring process starting from open call for a position, interview process, selection process, salary, benefits … etc.

DISABILITY INCLUSION:
OHF is committed to include persons with disabilities in all its programmes and projects.

ENVIRONMENT/CLIMATE RESILIENCE
Environment and climate are core strategic priorities and cross-cutting themes for OHF. OHF helps communities to increase resilience to climate change via awareness raising, infrastructure, resource management and clean energy.

This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. OHF reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, including criminal record checks. OHF also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can find out more about this scheme on this link: https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/

The position

BACKGROUND
The Om Habibeh Foundation (OHF) is an Egyptian non-profit organization established in 1991 under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Solidarity. OHF is the implementation agency for the Aga Khan Foundation Egypt and is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network of organizations and was founded by Om Habibeh Mohamed Shah Aga Khan to contribute to and support local communities in the Governorate of Aswan in areas including health care, education, and providing income for deprived communities through long-term development activities. OHF works in the following areas: Continuing Education, Civil Society, Agriculture and Food Security, Economic Inclusion, Women Empowerment and Early Childhood Development.

POSITION OBJECTIVES:
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will provide hands-on support and lead on specific MERL activities. This includes designing and implementing a robust MERL system; supporting evaluation studies (baseline, midterm, and end line), designing programmes’ monitoring tools, ensuring effective monitoring of programmmes’ outputs and outcomes; and contributing to reporting.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will work in close collaboration with the programme teams and OHF M&E and Data Quality Manager.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning (MEAL) systems and Management Information Systems (MIS), including monitoring plans, indicators, databases, and data collection tools.
• Monitor project performance against approved plans and targets, conduct field visits and data quality assessments, and ensure the accuracy, completeness, reliability, and integrity of programme data.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, and prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and other knowledge products to support decision-making and donor reporting.
• Support the design and implementation of baseline studies, assessments, surveys, evaluations, and learning reviews to measure programme performance, outcomes, and impact.
• Coordinate with programme teams and partners to ensure adherence to MEAL requirements, proper documentation, data management standards, and donor reporting obligations.
• Facilitate programme reviews and learning processes, and document lessons learned, best practices, success stories, and innovations to support continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support and capacity strengthening to staff and partners on MEAL systems, data collection methodologies, reporting requirements, accountability mechanisms, and data quality standards.
• Promote the integration of safeguarding, gender equality, disability inclusion, accountability, and data protection principles across programme monitoring and reporting processes, and perform any other duties as assigned.