Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Assistant

Position Title: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Assistant

2025-05-31 Jawzjan Full Time 3

Job Location:	Jawzjan
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Monitoring and Evaluation
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per organization salary scale.
Vacancy Number:	AFG-1280-1
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Sheberghan

Organization:	Partners in Revitalization and Building (PRB)
Years of Experience:	Minimum 2 years of relevant M&E experience.
Contract Duration:	Project Based
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Economics, BBA, Rural Development, or a related field.
Close date:	2025-05-31

About Partners in Revitalization and Building (PRB):

Founded in 1990, Partners in Revitalization and Building (PRB) is a national non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political organization in Afghanistan. It is formally registered with the Ministry of Economy under license number 94, dated October 6, 2005, and is governed by its General Assembly and Board of Directors.

PRB has dedicated itself to supporting the most vulnerable and underserved communities across Afghanistan. Through various forms of development and humanitarian aid, the organization has been actively working to reduce poverty, empower marginalized groups, and advocate for gender equality. PRB's interventions span key sectors that address the pressing needs of communities, contributing to long-term stability and development. These sectors include education, agriculture, livestock and animal health, food security and livelihoods, capacity building, community development, and emergency humanitarian services.

As a committed member of the Afghanistan humanitarian community, PRB is a member of ACBAR and a signatory to its code of conduct. Over the years, PRB has partnered with UN agencies, INGOs, and NNGOs, successfully implementing more than 260 impactful projects across different regions of Afghanistan.

Looking ahead, PRB remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering sustainable development and providing critical support to Afghan communities. By building on our past achievements and staying aligned with the evolving needs of the country, PRB looks forward to playing an even more significant role in shaping a brighter, more equitable future for all Afghans.

Job Descriptions:

Position Summary

PRB is currently implementing a livestock-focused project in Jawzjan province, aimed at improving animal health services, feed accessibility, stable infrastructure, trainings, and market linkages for livestock products.

The M&E Assistant will play a critical role in supporting the effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) functions for the livestock project in Jawzjan province. The incumbent will assist in the systematic collection and analysis of field data using tools such as Kobo Toolbox and CommCare, conduct regular field monitoring visits, and contribute to ensuring compliance with project objectives and quality standards. The M&E Assistant will also help capture lessons learned and support feedback mechanisms to improve project accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the MEAL Officer in designing and updating M&E tools aligned with the project logframe and Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT).
Conduct frequent field visits to monitor livestock-related interventions including training sessions, animal feed distributions, veterinary clinics, and stable rehabilitation works.
Collect and verify both qualitative and quantitative data from beneficiaries and field staff using Kobo Toolbox and CommCare.
Assist in planning and executing baseline, endline, and Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) surveys as well as producing monitoring repots.
Ensure adherence to targeting criteria during beneficiary selection and implementation of activities.
Track progress on training attendance, animal health services delivered, and utilization of distributed inputs.
Contribute to documentation of success stories, challenges, and lessons learned from the field.
Support community feedback mechanisms and follow-up on issues raised by beneficiaries.
Maintain ethical data collection practices and ensure culturally appropriate interactions with communities.

Job Requirements:

Candidates will be assessed based on the following criteria:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Economics, BBA, Rural Development, or a related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant M&E experience, preferably within livestock, agriculture, or rural development projects with National or International NGOs.
Experience with digital data collection tools (e.g. Kobo Toolbox and CommCare) is mandatory.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong understanding of M&E principles, logframe approach, and result-based management.
Practical knowledge of data collection, entry, and data analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Team player with demonstrated field coordination and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to travel to remote project locations within Jawzjan province
Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; working knowledge of English is an asset.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and updated CV in a single PDF file through the following Link: https://forms.gle/q2LsGhnEPffNo8qZ6

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test or interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the application deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

PRB is an equal opportunity employer. Females and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

PRB maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment, including sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates are therefore expected to uphold and adhere to these standards and principles at all times.