Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Sharjah Education Academy; Sharjah; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah Education Academy is seeking an Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to support design, development and continuous improvement of M&E frameworks and performance measures across nurseries and the academy.

The role conducts evaluations, analyses data, identifies trends and provides evidence-based recommendations to enhance quality and organizational performance, working with nursery management and stakeholders to monitor improvement actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Management, Quality Management, Evaluation, or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in education, quality, monitoring and evaluation, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in education or M&E environment.
• Experience designing or applying evaluation frameworks, indicators, and assessment tools preferred.
• Experience analysing qualitative and quantitative data and translating findings into clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and improve monitoring and evaluation frameworks, methodologies, tools and assessment approaches.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation activities across nurseries per approved methods and standards.
• Monitor KPIs and other measures related to quality and continuous improvement.
• Identify and analyse qualitative and quantitative data for M&E activities.
• Prepare evaluation reports, findings and management summaries to support decision-making.
• Provide feedback to nursery management and stakeholders after M&E activities.
• Support development and monitoring of improvement plans arising from findings.
• Follow up on implementation and effectiveness of actions and identify needs for further support.
• Coordinate with Standards and Compliance on audits and related findings as needed.
• Develop and enhance monitoring tools, templates, checklists and data collection methods.
• Conduct periodic surveys (parents and staff) and analyze results for trends and improvements.
• Identify good practices and share learning across nurseries.
• Present evaluation findings to management and stakeholders to inform actions.
• Maintain organized records and ensure confidentiality of data throughout processes.

Skills

Monitoring and Evaluation

Data Analysis

Evidence-Based Decision-Making

Report Writing

Stakeholder Communication

Quality Improvement

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Educational Management or Quality Management

Postgraduate qualification in M&E or related field

Job description

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist is responsible for supporting the design development implementation and continuous improvement of monitoring and evaluation frameworks methodologies tools and performance measures across Sharjah Government Nurseries and the Academy The role conducts and supports comprehensive evaluations analyses performance data and evidence identifies strengths gaps risks trends and areas for improvement and provides evidence-based recommendations to enhance quality and organizational performance The Specialist works closely with nursery management and relevant stakeholders to monitor improvement plans and corrective actions evaluate programmes and initiatives and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making

Key Responsibilities

• Design develop and continuously improve monitoring and evaluation frameworks methodologies tools and assessment approaches for evaluating nursery performance
• Conduct comprehensive monitoring and evaluation activities across nurseries in accordance with approved methodologies standards and organizational requirements
• Monitor key performance indicators and other relevant measures relating to quality performance and continuous improvement
• Identify collect validate and analyse qualitative and quantitative data required for monitoring and evaluation activities
• Analyse evaluation findings and supporting evidence to identify strengths performance gaps risks trends and areas requiring improvement
• Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports findings recommendations and management summaries to support informed decision-making
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to nursery management and relevant stakeholders following monitoring and evaluation activities
• Support the development and monitoring of improvement plans and corrective actions arising from evaluation findings
• Follow up on the implementation and effectiveness of agreed improvement actions and identify areas requiring further intervention or support
• Coordinate with the Standards and Compliance function regarding relevant audit inspection compliance and standards-related findings where required
• Conduct specialized evaluations of programmes projects initiatives or specific areas of nursery performance
• Develop and enhance monitoring tools evaluation instruments templates checklists and data-collection mechanisms
• Conduct and support periodic surveys including parent and staff satisfaction surveys and analyse the results to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Identify and document good practices successful approaches and areas of excellence across nurseries and support the sharing of relevant learning
• Support evidence-based decision-making by presenting accurate objective and meaningful evaluation findings and recommendations
• Maintain accurate and organized evaluation records evidence reports working documents and supporting information
• Ensure the confidentiality integrity and appropriate handling of monitoring and evaluation data throughout collection analysis reporting and storage
• Maintain awareness of developments and best practices in monitoring evaluation educational quality and performance measurement and recommend appropriate enhancements to existing methodologies and tools
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives relating to nursery quality performance educational outcomes training and parent satisfaction
• Work collaboratively with relevant departments nursery teams and stakeholders to support effective implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the role as assigned by the Data Quality and Performance Department

Bachelor s degree in Education, Educational Management, Quality Management, Evaluation, or a related relevant field. A postgraduate qualification in education, quality, monitoring and evaluation, or a related discipline would be an advantage. Professional training or certification in Monitoring and Evaluation, Quality Assurance, Performance Management, Data Analysis, or a related area is preferred. Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within the education, early childhood, quality, monitoring and evaluation, or performance-management environment. Relevant practical experience in monitoring, evaluation, quality assurance, performance measurement, or educational improvement is required. Experience in designing or applying evaluation frameworks, methodologies, indicators, and assessment tools is preferred. Experience in analysing qualitative and quantitative data and translating findings into clear reports and improvement recommendations. Experience preparing reports and presenting evaluation findings to management and relevant stakeholders. Experience within early childhood education, nurseries, government, or the public sector would be an advantage.

Competencies

• Monitoring and Evaluation Expertise
• Evaluation Framework and Tool Development
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Evidence-Based Decision-Making
• Report Writing and Presentation
• Quality and Continuous Improvement
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Stakeholder Communication
• Collaboration and Partnership Building
• Planning and Organization
• Results Orientation
• Integrity, Objectivity and Impartiality
• Confidentiality
• Initiative and Innovation
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning