ِAbout i-APS : 

i-APS is an international advisory and monitoring partner delivering integrated solutions across monitoring, evaluation, data intelligence, and institutional strengthening. Combining global expertise with strong in-country networks, i-APS provides independent verification, advanced analytics, and technology-enabled insights to support humanitarian and development actors in complex environments.

Through its work, i-APS enables partners to strengthen accountability, enhance decision-making, and improve program performance, while building sustainable organizational capacity and systems for long-term impact.

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About the Role

i-APS Sudan is seeking a highly qualified Technical Expert in WASH & Shelter to enhance the quality, rigor, and impact of its Third Party Monitoring (TPM), evaluations, and research across the WASH and Shelter sectors.

This role serves as a technical backbone, primarily responsible for:

• Standardizing technical writing and reporting.
• Driving M&E reporting, including Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) and all evaluations (baseline, midterm, and final).
• Analyzing and interpreting field data.
• Building the capacity of field teams and enumerators.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership in M&E and Reporting

• Lead the development, drafting, and quality assurance of:
  • TPM reports
  • Baseline, midterm, and endline evaluations
  • Research and technical assessments
• Ensure reports are analytically robust, evidence-driven, and aligned with donor requirements
• Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights and recommendations
• Standardize reporting templates, frameworks, and methodologies across sectors

2. Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Conduct advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify trends, gaps, and programmatic priorities
• Ensure data integrity, validation, and triangulation across multiple sources
• Develop dashboards, summaries, and analytical briefs for decision-makers
• Support integrated analysis across WASH, Nutrition, and Shelter

3. M&E Systems and Frameworks

• Design and operationalize sector-specific M&E frameworks and tools
• Align monitoring systems with, Sphere standards, WHO guidance, UN agency frameworks
• Ensure methodological rigor and ethical compliance in all monitoring activities

4. Capacity Building and Training

• Design and deliver trainings for field monitors, enumerators, and team leaders
• Build capacity in, WASH Data collection methodologies, Data quality assurance, Reporting and analytical writing
• Develop guidelines, SOPs, and job aids for consistent field implementation

5. Quality Assurance and Technical Oversight

• Establish and manage quality control mechanisms for data and reports
• Lead internal peer-review processes for technical outputs
• Ensure all deliverables meet high technical and editorial standards

6. Stakeholder and Technical Coordination

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including M&E, operations, and project management units, to ensure alignment and integration of technical outputs
• Engage with a broad range of humanitarian and development stakeholders, including UN agencies, international and national NGOs, donors, and relevant government entities
• Represent the organization in technical working groups, coordination forums, and partner meetings as required
• Contribute to technical discussions, presentations, and multi-sector coordination platforms to support evidence-based decision-making and program improvement

Education

• Advanced degree in: Public Health, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Or related fields

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), WASH, or Shelter programming.
• Demonstrated experience in TPM (Third-Party Monitoring) and evaluation reporting (including baseline, midterm, and final reports).
• Proven skills in technical report writing and analytical documentation.
• Experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, or humanitarian programs is necessary. Core Competencies
• Strong analytical thinking and data interpretation skills
• Advanced Technical writing and reporting capability
• Experience in training and mentoring field teams and enumerators
• High attention to data quality, accuracy, and compliance
• Ability to work in complex, multi-location humanitarian contexts

Technical Skills

• Strong command of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience in, Data validation and indicator analysis, Reporting tools and M&E systems
• Fluency in English and Arabic

Desirable

• Experience in Third-Party Monitoring (TPM)
• Knowledge of data quality assurance methodologies
• Training in ToT (Training of Trainers)
• Familiarity with Sudan humanitarian context and HRP frameworks