Senior M&E Lead: Data-Driven Program Impact

Client of United Nation careers; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of United Nation careers seeks a Monitoring & Evaluation professional to lead the M&E team, align plans with agency priorities, and strengthen evidence-based decision-making.

The role involves developing RBM frameworks, training staff on data collection tools, and contributing to program evaluations to improve impact and accountability. UAE-based on-site position with focus on data-driven program oversight.

Qualifications

• Six years of professional M&E and data analysis experience.
• RBM, program and project reporting and results assessment experience.
• Senior supervisory or managerial experience in large NGOs/IGOs is preferred.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau) is desirable.
• Ability to document lessons learned and support accountability improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and supervises M&E team to align plans with agency priorities.
• Supports development and implementation of M&E policies, systems and procedures; analyzes data.
• Contributes to RBM reporting, targets, indicators, data collection plans and monitoring frameworks.
• Evaluates relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of programme services; provides evidence-based recommendations.
• Coordinates with project leaders to monitor projects and emergency interventions; facilitates evaluations.

Skills

Monitoring & Evaluation

Data analysis

Results-based management

Leadership

Documentation & reporting

Education

University degree in humanities / social sciences / business administration / public administration / management

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Client of United Nation careers seeks a Monitoring & Evaluation professional to lead the M&E team, align plans with agency priorities, and strengthen evidence-based decision-making.

The role involves developing RBM frameworks, training staff on data collection tools, and contributing to program evaluations to improve impact and accountability. UAE-based on-site position with focus on data-driven program oversight.