Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer

2026-09-26 Nangarhar Full Time 57

Job Location:	Nangarhar
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per organization salary scale
Vacancy Number:	ARSDO-HR-2026-025
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Jalalabad city, but requires frequent travel to the provinces/sub-offices.

Organization:	Afghanistan Relief & Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO)
Years of Experience:	Minimum 3–5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation with NGOs/INGOs.
Contract Duration:	7.5 months (Seven and a half months)
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Administration, or related field.
Close date:	2026-09-26

About Afghanistan Relief & Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO):

Afghanistan Relief and Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO) is a national, non-profit development organization established in 2017 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan (Registration No. 4190). ARSDO has a strong grassroots presence and extensive experience in designing and implementing community-based development and humanitarian interventions across Afghanistan.

ARSDO works through a three-pronged strategy: 1. Community Organization and Inclusion: Strengthening grassroots community institutions with a strong focus on inclusion of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children. 2. Capacity Strengthening: Enhancing the knowledge, skills, and capacities of local communities to actively participate as co-implementers in addressing existing and emerging social, economic, and humanitarian challenges. 3. Advocacy and Policy Engagement: Advocating for improved justice, policy reforms, and the development of laws and strategies to combat social, economic, and rights-based challenges at local, national, and international levels.

ARSDO implements multi-sectoral programs including Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Humanitarian Response, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Construction, combining advocacy with quality service delivery.

Job Descriptions:

1. Purpose of the Position

The M&E Officer is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure effective tracking of project activities, outputs, and outcomes. The role supports evidence-based decision-making, promotes accountability, and ensures compliance with donor and organizational standards.

Job Requirements:

2. Key Responsibilities

Monitoring & Evaluation Duties

· Develop and implement project monitoring and evaluation frameworks, plans, and tools.

· Collect, verify, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from field activities.

· Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites and provide feedback to staff.

· Ensure data quality, accuracy, and timely reporting.

· Support preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

· Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.

· Provide technical support and capacity building to project staff on M&E practices.

· Maintain organized filing systems for M&E data and reports.

· Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and safeguarding standards.

Coordination & Communication

· Work closely with program teams to integrate M&E into project planning and implementation.

· Support project management in decision-making through evidence-based recommendations.

· Coordinate with external stakeholders, partners, and donors on M&E matters when required.

· Contribute to organizational learning and knowledge management initiatives.

3. Reporting Line

· Reports directly to Program/Project Manager

· Provides technical input to senior management and donor reporting units

4. Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Administration, or related field.

· Minimum 3–5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation with NGOs/INGOs.

· Strong knowledge of M&E methodologies, tools, and data management systems.

· Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

· Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analysis software.

· Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Fluency in Pashto/Dari; working knowledge of English is preferred.

5. PSEA

The ARSDO maintains a strict policy of zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA). All employees are required to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and respect. Any violation of these principles will be subject to disciplinary action, and staff are encouraged to report concerns through established reporting channels.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their applications the instructions below:
Through link: https://forms.gle/iqv4yT7VhBzkSYhHA
Required documents:
Updated CV
Cover letter (briefly explaining suitability for the position)
File format:
Documents must be submitted in PDF and word format
Application deadline:
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.