Knowledge & Skills Required:

The suitable candidate is required to have expertise in the following:

• Strong knowledge of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Results-Based Management (RBM), and
  project performance monitoring.
• Good understanding of indicators, targets, logical frameworks and results frameworks.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong data collection, management, analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to develop monitoring tools, databases, dashboards and performance reports.

Core Competencies:

• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Research, Analysis & Data Management
• Documentation & Communication
• Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
• Teamwork & Leadership
• Planning & Organization
• Time Management
• Accountability & Adaptability
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail

Core-Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and undertake monitoring and evaluation of ongoing SRSO projects/programs within the Region.
• Conduct short-term project assessments and research studies.
• Provide technical support and guidance to survey and field teams in conducting success studies, research, impact assessments, surveys, and evaluations.
• Coordinate with the Regional General Manager (RGM) and Senior Manager – MER on special assignments, initiatives, assessments, and project-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational, project, and donor reporting and documentation requirements.
• Strengthen and streamline SRSO progress and process monitoring and reporting through established reporting mechanisms and effective information-flow systems.
• Share project highlights with the Communication Section for social media, newspapers, and the official website (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Facilitate and coordinate Monthly Program Review Meetings and Monthly Sectoral Meetings within the Region.
• Share verified project achievements, highlights, success stories, and relevant information with the
  Communication Section for dissemination through social media, newspapers, the official website, and other communication platforms on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, as appropriate.
• Maintain proper documentation of monitoring findings, assessment reports, project achievements,
  lessons learned, and supporting evidence.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the RGM (Larkana Region) and Senior Manager (MER).

Soft Skills required:

• Analytical & Critical Thinking: Evaluating complex field data, identifying trends, and synthesizing evidence based insights rather than relying on surface-level numbers.
• Effective Written Communication: Expressing monitoring findings, impact stories, and donor reports clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating seamlessly across departments—field survey teams, project managers, regional leadership, and the communications department.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Training, guiding, and supporting field survey staff and data collectors to maintain high data quality and team morale.
  • Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Resolving unexpected field challenges quickly and adapting monitoring strategies to changing project demands.
• Time Management & Organization: Prioritizing multiple project deadlines, field visits, and reporting schedules without sacrificing quality.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring high accuracy in data verification, indicator tracking, logical framework alignment, and documentation.
• Ethical Integrity & Accountability: Upholding strict ethical standards, maintaining data transparency, and adhering strictly to zero-tolerance policies regarding harassment and fraud.

Core Productivity & Office Software

• MS Excel (Advanced): Data manipulation, Pivot Tables, lookup functions (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), data cleaning, data validation, and creating automated tracking templates.
• MS Word: Formatting structured donor reports, evaluation briefs, case studies, and field assessment summaries.
• MS PowerPoint: Designing visual presentations for Monthly Program Review Meetings, Sectoral Meetings, and stakeholder briefings.

Data Collection & Survey Tools

• Mobile Data Collection Platforms: Hands-on experience with digital survey platforms like KoboToolbox, ODK (Open Data Kit), or CommCare for designing mobile monitoring forms, deploying field surveys, and managing field submission workflows.

Data Analysis & Visualization Tools

• Statistical Analysis Software: Familiarity with data analysis tools such as SPSS, STATA, or R for processing research datasets, baseline/endline surveys, and impact assessments.
• Dashboards & Business Intelligence: Basic to intermediate knowledge of dashboard tools like Power BI or Tableau (or Excel Dashboards) to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and project progress for management review.

Database Management & Reporting Systems

• M&E Databases & MIS: Experience operating enterprise Management Information Systems (MIS) and relational databases (e.g., MS Access, SQL-based portals) to log progress and verify output/outcome indicators.

Communication & Collaboration Tools

• Cloud & Virtual Collaboration: Proficiency in Google Workspace / MS 365 (Google Sheets, Docs, OneDrive, SharePoint) and video conferencing tools (Zoom, MS Teams) for real-time reporting and regional team coordination.

SRSO provides equal opportunities to all including physically challenged candidates and marginalized
community candidates. No TA/DA will be admissible and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The competent authority reserves the right to reject the position. Incorrect, false, or forged information and influence (Sifarish) may result in the cancellation of your candidature at any stage.

ATTENTION: Candidates shall declare while applying for the aforementioned positions that he/she was
never involved in any Sexual Exploitation Abuse or any Criminal Activity in his/ her career.

For applying online, please login to SRSO Job portal by following the mentioned below link latest by August 26, 2026.

https://srso.org.pk/careers

Manager – Human Resource Department
Address: SRSO Complex, Near Taj Petrol Pump, Shikarpur Road, Sukkur, Sindh.

Position Summary
The M&E & Knowledge Management Officer will be responsible for supporting the development and
implementation of an effective Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and
Knowledge Management system. The position will ensure systematic collection, verification, analysis,
documentation and reporting of project data and results, while facilitating knowledge sharing, learning
and evidence-based decision-making.

Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities
A. Monitoring & Evaluation

• Support the development, implementation and periodic review of the project M&E
  framework, results framework, indicators and monitoring tools.
• Monitor project activities against approved work plans, targets, indicators and timelines.
• Develop and maintain appropriate data collection, monitoring and reporting tools and
  formats.
• Collect, compile, validate and analyze quantitative and qualitative project data from field and
  project teams.
• Conduct regular data quality assessments and ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency
  and timeliness of project information.
• Maintain an updated database of project indicators, beneficiaries, activities, outputs and
  outcomes.
• Support baseline, midline, endline, beneficiary and other project assessments as required.
• Conduct field monitoring visits to verify project activities, outputs and reported results.
• Identify implementation gaps, deviations and emerging issues and communicate findings to
  project management.
• Support the preparation of monitoring reports, progress reports and analytical summaries.

B. Knowledge Management

• Develop and maintain a structured knowledge management system for the project.
• Document project achievements, lessons learned, best practices, success stories, case studies
  and innovations.
• Facilitate the collection and dissemination of knowledge and learning generated through
  project implementation.
• Maintain an organized repository of project reports, studies, datasets, photographs, success
  stories and other knowledge products.
• Support the preparation of knowledge products, including factsheets, briefs, presentations,
  case studies and success stories.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, learning events, workshops and reflection meetings.
• Identify lessons learned and good practices and support their integration into project planning
  and implementation.
• Ensure that relevant project knowledge and evidence are accessible to authorized project
  stakeholders.

C. Reporting & Documentation

• Contribute to periodic project progress, donor and management reports.
• Prepare M&E dashboards, indicator tracking sheets and analytical reports.
• Provide timely and accurate data for FAO, SRSO management and other reporting
  requirements.
• Ensure that project documentation is maintained systematically and in accordance with
  organizational and project requirements.
• Support the preparation of presentations and briefing materials for project review meetings
  and stakeholder engagements.

D. Data Management & Analysis

• Establish and maintain reliable systems for project data management.
•  Perform data cleaning, validation, aggregation, and analysis.
• Generate tables, charts, dashboards and other analytical outputs to support decision-making.
• Ensure appropriate confidentiality, security and controlled access to project data.
• Support the use of digital data collection and monitoring tools where applicable.

E. Coordination & Capacity Building

• Coordinate with technical specialists, field teams, district/project offices and relevant
  stakeholders on M&E and knowledge management activities.
• Provide guidance and technical support to project staff on data collection, reporting and
  documentation.
• Conduct orientation and capacity-building sessions on M&E tools, indicators, data quality and
  reporting requirements.
• Participate in project review meetings and contribute evidence-based recommendations for
  improved implementation.
• Coordinate with relevant FAO and project counterparts on monitoring, reporting, learning
  and knowledge-management matters.

F. Compliance & Other Duties

• Ensure that M&E activities comply with approved project documents, organizational policies
  and donor/FAO requirements.
• Support audits, evaluations, reviews and verification exercises by providing required data and
  documentation.
• Maintain professional relationships with project stakeholders, government departments,
  partners and other relevant institutions.
• Perform any other duties related to M&E, reporting, learning and knowledge management as
  assigned by the supervisor.

Deliverables
The M&E Knowledge Management Officer shall deliver:

• Project M&E framework, indicator tracking matrix and monitoring tools developed and
  maintained in accordance with the approved project results framework.
• Regular and accurate M&E reports, dashboards and performance updates reflecting progress
  against project indicators, targets and milestones.
• Verified and updated project databases, including beneficiary, activity, output and outcome
  level data.
• Periodic data quality assessments and field monitoring reports highlighting achievements,
  implementation gaps, risks and recommended corrective actions.
• Timely provision of verified M&E data and analytical inputs for FAO/donor progress reports,
  reviews, evaluations and management decision-making.
• Documentation of project lessons learned, good practices, innovations and implementation
  experiences.
• Development of knowledge products, including success stories, case studies, factsheets,
  briefs, presentations and other communication materials as required.
• Periodic learning and reflection sessions conducted with project teams and relevant
  stakeholders, with documented outcomes and action points.
• A well-organized and up-to-date knowledge management repository containing project
  reports, datasets, monitoring evidence, photographs, studies and other relevant
  documentation.
• Baseline, midline, endline and other project assessments supported through appropriate data
  collection, analysis, documentation and reporting.
• Annual and final M&E and Knowledge Management reports consolidating project
  performance, results, lessons learned, best practices and recommendations for sustainability
  and future programming.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences,
  Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Project Management, Agriculture, Rural Development, or
  related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, project
  monitoring, knowledge management, data analysis, reporting, or a related field within
  development sector organizations or NGOs, preferably in agriculture, food security, or rural
  development projects.
• Practical experience in developing and implementing M&E frameworks, indicators,
  monitoring tools and reporting systems.
• Experience in data collection, validation, analysis and preparation of analytical reports.

Competencies (Core Competencies)

• Analytical Skills & Communication Skills
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Reporting & Data Management
• Research & Knowledge Management
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Accountability

Social Media Policies:

• He/She will not upload any post of project activity, any picture, banner, or draft for the project, SRSO, and donor on any social media platform.
• He/She will not upload any post on social media platforms without the consent of SRSO Management approval.
• He/She will be able to protect all types of data of the project, SRSO, and donors and keep confidential information, such as personal details of project beneficiaries or sensitive operational details, on social media platforms.
• He/She will respect diversity and social media activity if any is done must reflect the project’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and avoid any language or content that may be offensive or discriminatory towards any group of people.
• He/She will rely on the accuracy and fact-checked social media posts. All social media posts should be based on accurate and reliable information. Staff and volunteers should fact-check information before sharing it on social media, especially if it pertains to the project’s activities or beneficiaries.
  ▪ Personal views: He/She will make it clear that their social media activity represents their personal views and not those of the project or its donors/partners. They should not make any comments that could be interpreted as representing the project’s official position.
• Safety and security: He/She will Social media activity should not compromise the safety and security of project beneficiaries, staff, or partners. Staff will not share any information that could reveal the location of project activities or put individuals at risk.
• Data protection: He/She should be aware of data protection regulations and ensure that any personal data of project beneficiaries or partners is handled by these regulations.
• Branding and messaging: If post any data or draft/article on social media activity must be aligned with the project’s branding and messaging guidelines. He/She will not use the project’s logo or branding without authorization and should ensure that any messaging is consistent with the project’s values and objectives.

No donor approach: As per organizational communication protocol, candidates/employees are not permitted to directly contact donors
for any official matters, nor engage with or tag donors on social media platforms without formal authorization.

Language Skills:

• Sindhi
• Urdu
• English
• Preference for local language expertise

Deceleration- Personal History Clarification

Candidates applying for the above vacant positions must have declared that the information provided in this form is true, complete, and
accurate to the best of their knowledge. Recognizing the importance of upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency by
SRSO principles.