Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 630,000 - 754,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy invites applications for a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to support the Orphan Sponsorship Program at Head Office, Islamabad, with extensive field visits across AJK.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience in M&E, data management or reporting, preferably in NGO settings. Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies or related field.
• At least two years of monitoring and evaluation, data management or project reporting experience.
• Experience in education or child welfare projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify school fee payments, stipends, and receipt of educational materials for sponsored children.
• Conduct regular field visits to verify activities, records and progress.
• Maintain beneficiary records and project databases; follow up on missing data.
• Prepare field visit reports and progress reports for management and donors.

Skills

Excel & Word

Data analysis

Reporting skills

Attention to detail

Field visits across AJK

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/Statistics/Economics/Development Studies or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Database management

Job description

Under the supervision of HOD–M&ED, monitor the Orphan Sponsorship Program, verify beneficiary data and delivery of assistance, and assess progress against agreed targets. Provide accurate, timely findings and reports to support accountability and programme improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify school fee payments, monthly stipends and receipt of educational materials by sponsored children.
• Conduct regular field visits to schools and beneficiaries across AJK to verify activities, records and reported progress.
• Maintain accurate beneficiary records and project databases; identify and follow up on missing or inconsistent data.
• Collect, validate and analyse data against agreed indicators and targets, and document beneficiary feedback.
• Prepare field visit reports and monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports for management and donors.
• Monitor safeguarding training and other planned activities, including participation and completion.
• Report implementation gaps to HOD–M&ED, recommend improvements and track agreed corrective actions with Field Officers, school heads and relevant departments.
• Protect beneficiary information, follow child safeguarding standards and promptly report concerns through approved channels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management or project reporting; NGO or development-sector experience is preferred.
• Experience in education or child welfare projects will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and database management, with strong data verification and analytical skills.
• Clear report writing, communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Attention to detail, impartiality and commitment to confidentiality and child safeguarding.
• Ability and willingness to undertake extensive field visits across AJK.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management or project reporting; NGO or development-sector experience is preferred.
• Experience in education or child welfare projects will be an advantage.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and database management, with strong data verification and analytical skills.
• Clear report writing, communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Attention to detail, impartiality and commitment to confidentiality and child safeguarding.
• Ability and willingness to undertake extensive field visits across AJK.

Safeguarding Commitment

READ Foundation is committed to preventing abuse, exploitation, harassment and other forms of harm. The selected candidate must comply with its Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and relevant background checks. Applications are welcomed from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

Project: Orphan Sponsorship Program | Reports to: HOD–M&ED

Duty Station: Head Office, Islamabad, with extensive field visits across AJK

Duration: 12 months | Monthly Salary: Up to PKR 62,000

Requirements

• Max age limit is 38 on 2026-10-22 to apply for this job.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience