The Organisation Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. We won’t stop until we are all equal.<h2 style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496;font-weight:normal"> </h2> <h2 style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496;font-weight:normal">Role Purpose</h2> The Lead M&E Specialist provides strategic technical leadership for the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Information Management System of the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP). <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Generates gender-disaggregated evidence to measure impact across social norms, health/education service-seeking, and resilient livelihoods.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Strengthens M&E architecture, harmonizes partner data systems, and institutionalizes learning processes.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Directly contributes to Plan International’s mission of creating lasting change for girls and women in Liberia.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496;font-weight:normal">Dimensions of the Role</h2> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Strategic leadership of the project’s M&E system.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Oversight of partner integration and harmonization of tools.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Coverage across Component 1 (social norms), Component 2 (health/education), Component 3 (livelihoods).</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Accountability to donors, consortium partners, and communities.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496;font-weight:normal">Key Accountabilities</h2> <h3 style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:13.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-weight:bold">A. M&E System Strengthening</h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Conduct gap analysis of current systems.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Operationalize the Results Framework with clear indicators and verification tools.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure gender-responsive monitoring and data quality assurance.</li> </ul> <h3 style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:13.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-weight:bold">B. Partner Coordination</h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Harmonize tools across consortium partners.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Build partner capacity through training and technical support.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Align SASA! methodology and GBV indicators with project frameworks.</li> </ul> <h3 style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:13.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-weight:bold">C. Staff Management</h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Supervise and mentor M&E staff.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Foster a culture of learning and accountability.</li> </ul> <h3 style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:13.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-weight:bold">D. Surveys, Research & Reporting</h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Lead mid-term and end-term assessments.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Track service uptake, livelihood outcomes, and community engagement.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Produce high-quality reports and document best practices.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical data collection.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Capitalize lessons learned into knowledge products for advocacy.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496;font-weight:normal">Technical Expertise</h2> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Proficiency in SPSS, STATA, R, Atlas.ti.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Skilled in digital data collection platforms (KoBoToolbox, ODK, CommCare).</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Strong leadership, report writing, and communication skills.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496;font-weight:normal">Qualifications & Experience</h2> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Demography, Economics, Sociology, International Development, or Gender Studies (strong quantitative background).</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">7–10 years of progressive M&E experience in large-scale projects (preferably Liberia/West Africa).</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Expertise in MIS/database development and digital beneficiary tracking.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Extensive experience in Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment projects.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Familiarity with SASA! methodology highly desirable.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Proven ability to coordinate across multiple partners/consortia.</li> </ul> Please click on the link to view and download full page JD: <a href="https://planinternational.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/PLANLIBERIAPC-SECONDMENT/Shared%20Documents/People%20and%20Culture%20Team-Liberia/RECRUITMENT/INTERVIEW%20SCORESHEETS/CVs%20for%20Advertisement/Role_Profile_Lead_ME_Specialist_FV%20(003).docx?d=w0286c53fd9bf4f3498a29bea0c0e82ad&csf=1&web=1&e=jerqPG">R</a><a href="https://planinternational.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/PLANLIBERIAPC-SECONDMENT/Shared%20Documents/People%20and%20Culture%20Team-Liberia/RECRUITMENT/INTERVIEW%20SCORESHEETS/CVs%20for%20Advertisement/Role_Profile_Lead_ME_Specialist_FV%20(003).docx?d=w0286c53fd9bf4f3498a29bea0c0e82ad&csf=1&web=1&e=jerqPG">ole_Profile_Lead_ME_Specialist_FV (003).docx</a> Location: Country Office, Monrovia Type of Role: Fixed Term Reports to: LSP Manager (with technical coordination with PMU M&E/MIS Unit) Grade: 14 Closing Date: 31 July 2026 Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. 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Lead Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist (Monrovia, Liberia) @ Plan International

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