The Sustainable Goals Organization for Afghanistan (SGOA) is a non-profit NGO established in 2020 and registered with the Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Public Health. It operates in various sectors, including WASH, health, education, food security, and livelihood support, providing emergency response and relief to returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in remote and underserved areas. Partnering with organizations such as UNDP, UN Women, and NRC, SGOA aims to enhance livelihoods, promote socio-economic inclusion, and deliver humanitarian assistance. Committed to upholding human rights and aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), SGOA focuses on economic empowerment, improving quality of life, and integrating individuals with disabilities, while valuing honesty, integrity, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

Summary of Key Functions:

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer is responsible for ensuring the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of construction projects, with a particular focus on educational infrastructure and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) facilities. This role plays a critical function in maintaining the strategic direction of the projects, measuring performance through indicators, identifying gaps, and promoting a culture of learning and accountability. The M&E Officer will ensure data-driven decision-making by developing robust M&E systems, conducting field assessments, and producing accurate, timely reports for internal use and donor compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. M&E Framework Development and Implementation

Design and develop comprehensive M&E plans aligned with project log frames, donor requirements, and organizational goals.

Define measurable output, outcome, and impact indicators for all construction activities.

Develop standard operating procedures for data collection, validation, storage, and usage.

Establish baseline data and performance benchmarks to enable comparison throughout the project lifecycle.

2. Monitoring, Site Visits, and Quality Assurance

Conduct regular field visits to construction sites to observe implementation progress, verify completed work, and assess the quality of infrastructure against technical drawings and BOQs.

Use monitoring tools (checklists, templates) to systematically record site-level data and contractor performance.

Monitor adherence to safety protocols, environmental considerations, and gender-sensitive infrastructure design (e.g., separate latrines for boys and girls).

Track the achievement of project deliverables against planned timelines, flagging delays or discrepancies for corrective action.

3. Data Management and Analysis

Develop and use mobile-based or manual tools for real-time data collection from field teams, engineers, and contractors.

Clean, validate, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess project effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.

Identify recurring challenges and risks through data trends, and provide evidence-based recommendations to technical teams.

Support the creation of interactive dashboards and visual summaries to support management decision-making.

4. Reporting and Documentation

Prepare high-quality weekly, monthly, and quarterly M&E reports detailing progress, bottlenecks, and key outcomes.

Compile data for donor reporting, audits, and external evaluations in coordination with the project coordinator.

Maintain a well-organized filing system (digital and hard copy) of all M&E tools, datasets, field visit reports, photos, and stakeholder feedback records.

Document lessons learned, success stories, and innovative practices for future programming.

5. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate closely with construction engineers, project coordinators, logistics teams, and finance to ensure integrated monitoring across functions.

Act as the focal point for liaising with third-party evaluators, external consultants, and donor monitoring teams during reviews or verifications.

Facilitate community-level feedback sessions and ensure participatory monitoring, especially where construction impacts local populations.

6. Capacity Building and Technical Support

Train and mentor field staff, engineers, and site supervisors on M&E tools, data collection protocols, and compliance checklists.

Organize refresher sessions to improve understanding of project indicators, reporting standards, and adaptive learning practices.

Provide technical support to teams in identifying problems early and adjusting implementation plans as needed.

7. Compliance, Accountability, and Learning

Ensure that all M&E activities comply with internal policies, donor guidelines, local government regulations, and ethical standards.

Promote accountability mechanisms such as beneficiary feedback tools, suggestion boxes, or community scorecards.

Support the organization in conducting mid-term reviews and end-of-project evaluations to assess long-term impact and sustainability.

Core Competencies:

• Accountability: Demonstrates integrity and commitment to data accuracy, transparency, and ethical M&E practices.
• Teamwork: Builds strong relationships with technical teams and stakeholders to promote joint ownership of M&E results.
• Planning & Organizing: Capable of developing detailed M&E schedules, managing competing priorities, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Problem Solving: Identifies performance gaps and proposes practical, evidence-based solutions in coordination with the construction and project team.
• Communication: Presents data clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats; produces compelling reports and visualizations.
• Technical Expertise: Solid knowledge of construction monitoring, evaluation methodologies, WASH standards, and M&E software tools.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Development Studies, Project Management, or a closely related field.
• Training or certification in M&E or data analysis is an asset.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in M&E, preferably in construction, infrastructure, or WASH projects within humanitarian or development sectors.
• Prior experience in donor-funded project monitoring (e.g., UN, USAID, ECHO, GPE, ECW and etc) is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Proficient in M&E tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, ODK, CommCare), Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other data visualization or analysis platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and coordination abilities.
• Fluent in English and local languages, both written and spoken.

Working Conditions:

• The role requires frequent travel to construction sites, including in rural or hard-to-reach areas.
• The candidate must be able to work under pressure, adapt to rapidly changing situations, and respond to real-time monitoring needs.
• Must be physically and mentally prepared for extended fieldwork and coordination across multiple stakeholders.

Those who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria should send their updated CVs with cover letters to the below submission email: Kindly mention the position title and Vacancy number in the subject line otherwise your application may not be considered. Please do not send heavy size documents (i.e., Tazkira, Education documents, work certificates) Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage of recruitment. No CV will be considered after the closing date. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given first preference for this position.