TPM Specialist

Job Description

Background

SoCha is contracted to provide Monitoring, Reporting, and Capacity Strengthening (MRCS) support to complement and augment the United States Government Department of State West Africa Regional Hub performance management of activities within its portfolio in Niger and Burkina Faso. 

Job Responsibilities

• Design the complete TPM methodology, sampling framework, and data collection instruments (surveys, interview guides, observation checklists). 
• Lead the training of field coordinators and monitors on TPM protocols, ethical standards, and data collection tools. 
• Oversee all monitoring activities, including site visits, infrastructure/service observations, stakeholder interviews, and spot checks across all assigned activities’ outcome areas. 
• Conduct quality control checks on all monitoring reports, ensuring that they meet United States Government (USG)’s standards and requirements. 
• Conduct rigorous analysis of monitoring data to verify activities’ progress, identify good practices, and highlight areas needing corrective action. 
• Author the periodic and final TPM reports, providing clear, evidence-based findings and recommendations for program management. 
• Ensure that all third-party monitoring activities are carried out in compliance with USG regulations, policies, and procedures. 
• Develop and manage budgets for third-party monitoring activities, and ensure that all activities are carried out within budget constraints. 

Required Qualifications (Mandatory)

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; Master’s degree is highly desired. 
• A minimum of five years of professional experience specifically in monitoring and evaluation and report writing. 
• Advanced proficiency in both spoken and written French and English. 
• Proven experience in designing and leading field-based M&E activities for large-scale projects. 
  

Desired Qualifications & Skills  

• Experience working in emergency or conflict-affected contexts. 
• Experience with remote monitoring techniques and digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK). 
• Familiarity with monitoring food security; shelter and settlement, cash assistance, WASH, Livelihood, protection and other relevant sectors’ programs. 

Things You Need to Know  

• TPM Frameworks: In-depth knowledge of designing and implementing third-party monitoring systems. 
• Mixed-Methods Research: Expertise in combining quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. 
• United States Government (USG) M&E Standards: Familiarity with the monitoring and evaluation standards and practices of USG agencies. 

Other Duties

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the DCOP/Technical Director, Chief of Party, or their designee(s). 

Location and Nationality Requirement

This is a national position based in our project office in Ouagadougou. This role is open to Burkina Faso nationals only. The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel to project implementation areas across the country as required. 

How to apply

To submit your application, kindly provide your CV using the form provided below.

About the Organization

SoCha is a leading Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) firm specializing in providing high-quality independent monitoring and evaluation services in fragile and conflict-affected environments. We have successfully implemented multi-year MEL and Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) platforms across Europe, Africa and Asia for major international donors, using innovative data collection approaches, rigorous financial oversight, and operational efficiency to ensure program success.