Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager - Digital Tool Lead

Role Purpose and Overview

The M&E Manager will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the programme’s digital monitoring and evaluation systems. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, timely, and accurate data collection and reporting across all programme components, with a particular focus on the effective use of the LEAF digital tool as well as in-house consortium tools. The M&E Manager will work closely with programme staff, implementing partners, LASUBEB, Bridges Outcomes and external evaluators to support accurate report, evidence-based decision-making and adaptive programme management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the rollout, training, and ongoing support for the LEAF digital M&E tool across all participating schools and programme staff.
• Oversee the collection, validation, and analysis of consortium data on key programme metrics, including school placement, attendance, retention, and learning outcomes.
• Conduct regular field monitoring trips and work closely with Street Child’s national partners to ensure excellent programme quality
• Ensure data completeness, accuracy, and timeliness in line with programme requirements and external verification protocols.
• Monitor digital tool usage analytics and address any gaps in data quality or user engagement.
• Collaborate with external evaluators and programme partners to facilitate independent verification and reporting.
• Produce regular M&E reports and contribute to annual and final programme reporting as required.
• Lead on reviewing local partner MEAL systems with the aim of significantly improving MEAL capabilities and systems.
• Support the programme’s learning agenda by sharing insights, lessons learned, and best practices in digital M&E.
• Ensure compliance with EOF requirements, data protection, safeguarding, and confidentiality standards.
• Represent Street Child appropriately both internally and externally in-person and in writing (reports and general requests).
• Commitment to Safeguarding and Child protection practises which matter in every part of the role.