Inclusive MEL WASH Officer

Purpose of the Position

The Inclusive MEL WASH Officer will lead inclusive Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) and GEDSI integration within the project. The role will ensure that data, knowledge, and evidence guide adaptive implementation and that activities are inclusive, gender-responsive, and disability-sensitive. The officer will also strengthen government capacity on inclusive MEL and support sustainability beyond the project.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inclusive MEL & Reporting

- Lead and coordinate all MEL activities for the project, in line with SNV and UNICEF requirements.

- Develop and refine inclusive MEL tools and methodologies (including GEDSI and LNOB dimensions).

- Lead data collection, verification, synthesis, and reporting on key project indicators aligned with the project logframe.

- Support baseline and endline surveys with strong inclusion focus (LMG, gender, disability disaggregation).

- Facilitate ODF verification and certification processes in collaboration with government partners.

- Produce high-quality knowledge products, learning briefs, and case studies on GEDSI integration and project impact.

- Support donor and government reporting.

2. GEDSI Integration & Inclusive Programming

- Serve as the focal point for GEDSI and LNOB activities.

- Conduct gender and inclusion analyses to inform project activities.

- Develop and implement GEDSI action plans within each project component.

- Train SNV staff, local government, and partners on GEDSI principles and inclusive practices.

- Monitor and support the application of GEDSI principles in demand creation, supply chain, and post-ODF components.

- Capture and communicate GEDSI learnings and success stories.

3. Field Facilitation & Capacity Building

- Lead facilitation of inclusive community consultations and stakeholder engagement workshops.

- Provide technical coaching to field teams and private sector actors on inclusive product design and marketing.

- Build capacity of local leaders to maintain inclusive sanitation outcomes post-ODF.

- Support local government to institutionalize inclusive MEL and post-ODF follow-up.

4. Quality Assurance & Compliance

- Ensure quality and consistency of project implementation in line with SNV technical guidance.

- Monitor project adherence to GEDSI and LNOB commitments.

- Ensure compliance with SNV and donor policies and procedures.

- Contribute to project reviews and adaptive management.