M&E Expert (m/w/d)
coculture e.V. is seeking a freelance M&E Expert to provide methodological oversight, develop tools and templates, ensure data quality, and support the consolidation of monitoring results for donor reporting under the Little Syria project. The role supervises and supports the field-based M&E function and ensures that reporting is clear, consistent, and audit-ready. As outlined in the approved project proposal, this role is primarily based in Germany with remote coordination responsibilities. Key Responsibilities
- Lead the methodological design and quality assurance of the project’s monitoring and evaluation system
- Develop and/or refine tools, templates, trackers, and reporting formats as needed
- Review monitoring data submitted by the field team and assess its quality and consistency
- Support the consolidation of results for donor reporting
- Supervise and guide the field-based M&E function
- Ensure alignment between monitoring systems, the project proposal, defined indicators, and donor requirements
- Support internal reviews, lessons learned processes, and final documentation outputs
- Provide guidance on evidence collection, documentation standards, and reporting readiness
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning for donor-funded NGO projects
- Strong experience with indicator tracking, data quality assurance, and reporting systems
- Experience preparing or supervising donor reports
- Strong analytical and writing skills in English and Arabic
- Ability to mentor and guide field-based M&E teams remotely
Preferred
- Experience with donor compliance and reporting systems such as GIZ, EU, or UN
- Experience in civic, post-conflict, or Syria-related programming
Location: Germany-based / remote methodological oversight role Contract type: Freelance service contract Compensation: Deliverable-based, with a total contract value of €5,000 Start date: As soon as possible End date: 19 July 2027 Reports to: Project Director