Background:

In partnership with UNICEF, Youth in Action Organization is implementing E-learning Programme that aims to provide accessible, high-quality educational content to learners across Republic of Sudan, the programme is designed to leverage technology to support education in underserved areas and improve digital literacy. The Project Coordinator Officer will play a critical role in coordinating the implementation, monitoring progress, and ensuring the programme’s alignment with organizational goals.

Objective:

Under the guidance and general supervision of the Education Programme Coordinator, the M&E Officer for the e-learning programme will provide professional technical, operational, and administrative support to all stages of the e-learning programming process. The Officer will apply theoretical and technical expertise in monitoring and evaluation to ensure effective research, data collection, analysis, records keeping and presentation of project, field, and technical programme information. The role also involves learning and adhering to organizational rules, regulations, and procedures to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the e-learning programme.

Deliverables:

• Development and implementation of an M&E framework for the E-Learning Programme.
• Regular reports on programme performance, including data on learner participation, completion rates, and impact.
• Comprehensive evaluations of the programme’s effectiveness and recommendations for improvement.
• Data-driven insights and reports submitted to senior management and external stakeholders.

• Provide technical support to the E-learning programme in conducting the connectivity assessment, risk assessment and identification of targeted communities & support preparation of technical reports and provide inputs for programme preparation and comply with organizational processes and management systems.
• Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate the programme review and approval process & ensure quality and timely implementation of the e-learning work plan through close follow-up and monitoring with the State Ministry of Education and other stakeholders. 
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to collect/analyze/share information on e-learning implementation issues, suggest solutions on routine programme implementation and submit report to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decision.
• Support the implementation of registration and enrolment campaigns for the out-of-school children in which children are also registered at e-learning centers
• Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts and prepare minutes/reports on results for follow up action by higher management and other stakeholders and maintain of accountability and integrity.
• Support in identifying, selecting and training the e-learning unit’s staff and facilitators at state and community level.
• Undertake field visits and surveys and/or collect/share information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution & report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
• Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts at state level on the application and understanding of policies, strategies, processes and best practices on e-learning, education and related issues to support programme implementation, operations and delivery of results.
• Follow up with education field officers to ensure the appropriate implementation of programmes at state level & prepares routine reports on results of visits and progress. 

Competency Required for the Position:

• B.Sc. degree or equivalent professional certificate in Social Science and relevant fields such as education, Information management/technology, communication, electronic engineering.
• At least 3 to 4 years of professional experience in a similar role- with an emphasis on coordination, familiarity with development of project monitoring frameworks and/or monitoring and evaluation tools.
• This position is of a field-based working nature, ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay in the field is required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. 
• language or a local language is an asset.
• Experience in project management and managing budgets, result based programming.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent knowledge in data management.
• Experience with Excel spreadsheets.
• Must be prepared to work as part of a team and assist or carry out other duties during periods of high workload and emergencies.
   

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills and community engagement
• Strong leadership skills and team work
• Knowledge of community capacity building
• Good monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Good reporting and proposal writing skills
• Spoken and written English fluency is an advantage
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel 
• A proven team player, communicative, Organization and planning, Adaptability and Flexibility, Gender-sensitive, and work under pressure.  

Evaluation Criteria

Quality of Reporting: Clear, comprehensive, and actionable reports delivered on time.

Impact Measurement: Ability to measure and communicate the impact of the e-learning program.

Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders on the M&E processes and insights.