VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer

1. Background

The Ministry of Women, Human Rights and Family Affairs of the South West State of Somalia is committed to promoting women's empowerment, protecting human rights, strengthening family welfare, and supporting inclusive development.

The Ministry is seeking a qualified, experienced, and motivated Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer to support the planning, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the Ministry's programs and projects.

The successful candidate will be selected through a transparent and merit-based recruitment process based on qualifications, relevant professional experience, technical competencies, and interview performance.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain M&E frameworks, plans, tools, and reporting systems.
• Monitor implementation of Ministry programs and activities against approved work plans and indicators.
• Collect, clean, analyze, and validate program data.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.
• Develop and maintain databases for program monitoring and reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual M&E reports.
• Conduct field monitoring visits to assess program progress and results.
• Support baseline, mid-term, and end-line assessments and evaluations.
• Track project indicators, outputs, outcomes, and targets.
• Identify implementation gaps and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Support program teams in developing measurable indicators and targets.
• Document lessons learned, success stories, challenges, and best practices.
• Support the Ministry in preparing donor and government reports.
• Perform other M&E-related duties assigned by the supervisor.

3. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Public Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Applicants must have at least five (3) years of relevant professional experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, Program Management, Data Management, Research, or other closely related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in data collection, analysis, reporting, and visualization.
• Good knowledge of M&E concepts, frameworks, indicators, and results-based management.
• Experience using data collection and analysis tools such as Excel, KoboToolbox, ODK, SPSS, Power BI, or equivalent.
• Good computer skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with government institutions, NGOs, UN agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the humanitarian and development context of Somalia is an advantage.
• Fluency in Somali and English is required.

4. Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to gender equality, women's empowerment, human rights, and inclusion.

5. Merit-Based Selection Criteria
6. Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

1. Updated CV (maximum 3–4 pages).
2. Cover letter explaining their suitability for the position.
3. Copies of relevant academic certificates.
4. Copies of relevant professional certificates, where applicable.
5. Contact details of at least two professional referees.
6. Any other documents requested by the Ministry.
7. Application Procedure

Qualified persons with required skills qualification are invited to submit their cover letter and curriculum vitea with detailed work related referees through mowhrd.swss@gmail.com and copy to Dg.mowfahrdsws@gmail.com

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mowfahrd is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Deadline: 12^th Sept 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

8. Equal Opportunity and Transparency

The Ministry of Women, Human Rights and Family Affairs is committed to a fair, transparent, competitive, and merit-based recruitment process.

All eligible candidates will be assessed against the same published criteria. The Ministry encourages qualified women and candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

The Ministry reserves the right to verify all information and qualifications provided by applicants.

Issued by:

Human Resources Department
Ministry of Women, Human Rights and Family Affairs
South West State of Somalia