Founded in 2016, Dedicated Women Social Services Organization (DWSSO) is a prominent non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit organization committed to fostering social change and development in Afghanistan. With a special focus on the empowerment of the most marginalized communities, particularly women, children, and youth, DWSSO has been at the forefront of advocating for rights, equality, and access to essential services.

Our work spans a range of critical areas including, livelihood, vocational trainings, education, health, nutrition, women’s rights, youth empowerment, and economic development. We employ innovative and rights-based approaches to tackle the challenges faced by those in the communities we serve. Through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and a dedicated team of professionals, we strive to create sustainable impact and contribute to a future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

At DWSSO, we are driven by the vision of an Afghanistan free from poverty, illiteracy, and discrimination. Our mission is to reduce poverty, promote social justice, and empower the vulnerable through community-driven initiatives and advocacy. As we continue to grow and evolve, our commitment to creating meaningful change remains unwavering.

Join us at DWSSO, where your expertise and passion can make a difference in the lives of many. Together, we can build a more equitable, prosperous, and resilient Afghanistan.

The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist is responsible for leading the M&E Unit at DWSSO, managing project-level M&E plans, and supporting technical work including reviewing reporting methods, result frameworks, designing data collection and reporting tools, and advising project teams on M&E activities. The M&E Specialist will ensure high standards of monitoring and evaluation, providing crucial insights and reports to enhance project effectiveness and impact.

The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will be reporting to the Deputy Executive Director of DWSSO.

The individual would be responsible for the following activities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive M&E strategy for DWSSO projects, aligned with organizational goals and donor requirements.
• Manage project-level M&E plans, ensuring they effectively track progress, outcomes, and impact against stated objectives.
• Provide technical expertise in reviewing reporting methods, result frameworks, and evaluation methodologies.
• Design and refine data collection and reporting tools to ensure accurate and efficient tracking of project activities and results.
• Identify and address training needs among staff and partners, conducting workshops and sessions to enhance M&E skills and understanding.
• Analyze collected data to produce meaningful insights and compile comprehensive reports that inform decision-making and demonstrate project impact.
• Ensure the quality and reliability of collected data through regular audits and validation processes.
• Coordinate and oversee evaluation activities, including baseline, mid-term, and end-line assessments.
• Provide ongoing advice and support to project teams on M&E matters, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating M&E findings and incorporating feedback into future planning.
• Overall responsible for development of an appropriate M&E system for the DWSSO projects.

• Establish a system of data collection for the project’s performance monitoring system, for ensuring the availability of reliable and timely data, and for working with colleagues on data analysis and reporting.

• Contribute substantively to the design and field testing of the evaluation methodology, participatory data collection methods and protocols, data verification techniques, and other technical evaluation and analytical tasks.
• Indentify project evaluation needs and priorities, establish protocol, analysis, interpret and communicate results to key stakeholders including programme implementer.
• Prepare periodic reports on project and activities to the Executive Director and proactively provide additional support as required by Deputy Executive Director.
• Other tasks as needed.

Interested candidates should submit their applications by e-mail or in writing (marked confidential and clearly indicating on the sealed envelope the vacancy announcement number) to:

House# 03, Left Lane 02, Street 13, Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Ph: +93 (0) 799 149 513
Email address: dwsso.orgs@gmail.com

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. Cover Letter/email outlining your qualifications and experience against the selection criteria.
2. A current resume or a curriculum vitae

Note:

• Only Short-listed candidates will be notified.
• This vacancy is open to Afghan Nationals only.
• Applications with insufficient information to make a determination will not be considered.
• Qualified female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

dwsso.orgs@gmail.com