1. Summary of Key Functions

Function 1: Provide field visits to the project target areas in Balkh/Paktia provinces for monitoring, verification and evaluating progress towards achieving the UNICEF funded Education project output: 40%

• Conduct regular field visit of activities and share information to the provincial and Kabul technical team & program quality (PQ) team for improvement of activity implementation and provide feedback to the concerned project/field supervisor on overall activities;
• Provision of regular updates and inputs in monitoring of project activities, to assess the project implementation at the provincial level with respect to the project outputs and indicators.
• Ensure proper M&R system is applied at the provincial level as per the UNICEF requirement
• Ensure M&R system are created where needed, used and in place at the field level to provide required project related information with government, local stakeholders and other information users
• Ensure M&R tools are used to reflects project target for the Balkh/Paktia provinces is on-track
• Data collection tools are used to provide accurate and timely information on project indicators and other information needs
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Function 2:  Undertake data management of the project and support project in periodic and progress report.  40%

• Report monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress on all data analysis of monitoring of project activities to the Field/Project supervisor & PQ department; 
• Develop monitoring and data collection plan in consultation with MEL supervisor/Officer in PQ and project relevant team/ personnel and conduct monitoring visits to the project project activities
• Collect project results data to feed in communication products with project stakeholders
• Assist in data entry in case of need & ensure effective data management for the project.
• Update and maintain data base and trackers effectively at the provincial level. 
• Project reports are prepared and submitted as per donor and CARE requirements
• Make sure other donor M&E requirements are followed
• Analytical reports are prepared in a timely manner to assist in decision making at all levels
• Data on results of the project collected and reflected regularly in tools such as reports, stories, photos…etc.

Function 3: Support PQ in capturing lessons learned, provision of M&R support to program and keeping project records. 20%

• Lead on M&R aspects of the project at the provincial level
• Oversee the overall M&R issue of the project and ensure the M&R requirement set by PQ Unit and project technical staff are met at the provincial level
• Create and maintain data filing system for the project
• Provide trainings to program teams on program activity monitoring and reporting;
• partner with PQ team in Lead/participate/plan/manage project assessments including baseline, end-line, Beneficiaries selection and need assessment related to the project.
• Generate lessons learned from the project and share with project team on the learning captured jointly capture learning for improvements

2. Key relations           

• Ensures coordination of M&R activities with the CARE, Provincial Manager, Project or Field Supervisor, MEL Officer at Kabul main Office, Project Manager and other relevant bodies in the province and at Kabul level
• Collaborate with project/program team at field level, and other departments concerning M&R affairs.

3. Teamwork and coordination:

• Concerned functions at the provincial level provided with required data and information on project progress/results
• Regular analysis of project progress conducted to help Provincial Manager and Project Supervisor to communicate with concerned stakeholders
• Assist in M&R related events with other projects and initiatives
• As representative of PQ unit at the provincial level extend cooperation and coordination with all program and support functions