Program Officer - Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Proposal Writing at Selistar Management Services

• Develop research protocols, tools, and methodologies appropriate for qualitative and quantitative inquiries.
• Coordinate data collection, analysis, and synthesis of research findings for internal use and external dissemination.
• Collaborate with external researchers, consultants, or academic partners on joint research efforts.
• Produce high-quality reports, briefs, and learning papers based on research findings.

• Coordinate baseline studies, mid-term reviews, end-line evaluations, and routine performance monitoring.
• Analyze program data to identify trends, measure performance, and inform adaptive program management.
• Build the capacity of program teams and partners in data collection, reporting, and M&E tools.
• Ensure M&E systems are aligned with donor reporting requirements and best practices in accountability and learning.

• Lead or contribute to writing concept notes, full proposals, and funding applications.
• Coordinate inputs from program, finance, and operations teams to ensure proposal completeness and consistency.
• Ensure proposal documents include robust theories of change, logical frameworks, and evidence-based rationale.
• Maintain a database of proposals, deadlines, donor guidelines, and submission schedules.

• Document success stories, lessons learned, and innovative practices for learning and accountability purposes.
• Maintain well-organized documentation systems for reports, proposals, data sets, and learning materials.

• Participate in learning sessions, program reviews, and donor meetings.
• Support organizational learning through the dissemination of evidence and recommendations.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in research, monitoring and evaluation, and proposal development.
• Experience in designing and conducting research or evaluations using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with a proven track record of developing successful proposals and donor reports.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, STATA, SPSS, or NVivo.
• Experience working with data collection platforms like KoboToolbox, ODK, or SurveyCTO.

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

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