Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability Manager

About the role

World Vision Sierra Leone is looking for a local fixed-term employee to lead, coordinate and oversee its monitoring, evaluation, accountability and knowledge management systems. The role strengthens monitoring systems, evaluation processes, accountability mechanisms and data quality so that programmes deliver measurable, sustainable improvements in child well-being and the National Office strategy. It provides technical support and coordination for PME functions across Integrated Area Programmes, Future Ready Sponsorship, private projects and special grants.

Key responsibilities

• Integrate Design Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) standards into country strategy, technical and area programmes, grants and sponsorships, and lead technical reviews of designs, theories of change, log frames, indicators and implementation plans.
• Lead development and review of monitoring systems, including LQAS, STAR, sponsorship and grant monitoring, and oversee digital monitoring tools such as Horizon, iMPAQ, CommCare, mWater, CMAM and SAVIX.
• Plan and implement AIM+ and AIM baselines and evaluations, manage external consultants, and ensure quality review of reports.
• Implement data quality assurance, establish data verification and validation mechanisms, and oversee programme databases and information systems.
• Lead data analysis, produce monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports, and coordinate the National Office Annual Report with Advocacy and Communication.
• Implement the Programme Accountability Framework, maintain community feedback systems, track closure of accountability issues and embed safeguarding in DME processes.
• Lead learning and reflection forums, promote adaptive management, document lessons learned and build capacity of staff and partners on DME standards.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in PME, including at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience managing donor-funded programmes and in project cycle management, report and proposal writing.
• Strong understanding of WVI DMEL standards preferred.
• Office-based work with frequent field travel (about 20% domestic/international) and on-call duty (about 10%).
• Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check and counter-terrorism sanctions screening; women are strongly encouraged to apply.