MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGER

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager reports to the Director of Programmes and has line management responsibilities. Working closely with the Director of Programmes and programmes staff, the M&E Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust M&E system that effectively tracks and assesses the progress, results, and impact of Lilongwe Wildlife Trust's (LWT) programmes. The role is both technical and strategic, using data to generate evidence of impact and to support decision-making. The M&E Manager also conducts regular monitoring of activities to assess implementation, resource utilization and activity administration. Essential duties & responsibilities Research Support managers to develop annual workplans Support managers to develop grant work plans aligned to proposals and annual organization work plan and budget Support development of workplans for grant applications Monitoring and Evaluation Develop results frameworks, log frames, indicators, and data collection plans aligned with project objectives and donor requirements. Track and support implementation of workplan activities Conduct spot monitoring for projects and provide feedback to managers Assess and provide M&E reports on training/workshops/activities, Capacity building of staff and stakeholders on M&E systems and data collection Plan and manage baseline studies, mid-term reviews, and final evaluations, often coordinating with external evaluators. Support staff and (stakeholders where necessary) to ensure that there is proper monitoring, reporting and effective management of the evaluation process Organise and lead regular Programme review meetings for managers to share progress technically and financially Ensures M&E activities meet donor standards, reporting formats, and accountability expectations Data Management Establish and oversee systems, tools, and processes for collecting high-quality, timely, and reliable data Analyze data to track progress and prepare reports (monthly, trustees, donor reports) with clear insights and recommendations. Ensure that all project data is shared and updated on a timely basis Manage and maintain all databases Conduct regular data quality assurance and ensure quality checks are in place Support all staff in data collection and management Learning and knowledge management Promote the use of data for decision-making, adaptive management, and learning within the team Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices to inform future programming and communication . Supervision General supervision of the M&E staff Supervise hired consultants on programme/grant evaluation studies