The Legal Aid Society is a not for profit non-governmental organization which was registered on the 19th of November, 2013 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Justice Nasir Aslam Zahid, former Chief Justice of Sindh and former Supreme Court Judge, founded the organization with the main objective of serving marginalized and underprivileged communities to reduce challenges in accessing justice. Over the last nine years of operations, LAS has spread its operations to 13 judicial districts in the province of Sindh and is functional in Gilgit Baltistan and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). The head office is situated at the Finance and Trade Center (FTC) in Karachi and district level operations are conducted through 7 district offices located in Hyderabad, Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad, Khairpur, Sukkur, Larkana & Dadu with a branch office in ICT. In the short span since its inception it has gained recognition regionally and internationally as one of the key professional organizations working in the domains of law, justice and development.

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager will provide support to the project team in achieving its objectives and measuring learnings from the project. The resource will provide support in management functions such as data collection, collation, validation analysis, and reporting. The role includes oversight and quality assurance related to program implementation with the objective of ensuring that the resources are used in an optimal manner to maximize results and to achieve value for money.

1. Strategy

· Design, Update and Implement MEL Framework: Develop and maintain the organizational Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework, ensuring it aligns with organizational goals and project needs.

· Establish MEL Guidelines/SOPs: Create, update and implement MEL guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize practices across projects and organization.

· Develop MEL Materials: Create MEL-related materials for upcoming projects and contribute to MEL visibility products.

· Implement Quality Assurance: Introduce and enforce quality assurance mechanisms to ensure the reliability and validity of monitoring and evaluation processes.

2. Capacity Building

· Build MEL Department Capacity: Enhance the skills and knowledge of the MEL department through training and professional development.

· Support Project Teams: Provide capacity-building support to project teams and implementing partners to improve MEL practices and processes.

· Train Other Relevant Departments: Facilitate training sessions for other departments to strengthen their understanding and application of MEL practices.

3. Program Performance and Process Monitoring

· Design Monitoring Tools: Develop and implement monitoring tools in accordance with program M&E plans.

· Review Data Collection Tools: Regularly review and update program data collection tools to ensure they meet project needs.

· Conduct Data Collection: Oversee and conduct data collection activities as outlined in program M&E plans.

· Validate and Verify Data: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of collected data through validation and verification processes.

· Consolidate and Standardize Data: Standardize and consolidate program-level data to ensure consistency and reliability.

· Analyze Data: Clean, analyze, and interpret program data to assess performance and inform decision-making.

· Develop and Disseminate Reports: Create and distribute comprehensive M&E reports detailing program performance and outcomes.

· Maintain Data Repositories: Regularly review and update data repositories (e.g., program and M&E Google Drives) to ensure they are current and accessible.

4. Learning

· Capture and Utilize Learning: Systematically capture lessons learned from program interventions and use these insights to enhance effectiveness and inform future projects.

· Facilitate Learning Processes: Promote and facilitate learning processes within the organization, ensuring that knowledge gained is effectively shared and applied.

5. Collaboration:

· Work closely with the Senior Program Manager, Program Coordinator, and other relevant staff to ensure alignment of MEL activities with project goals.

· Provide support in capacity building of project staff on MEL-related matters.

6. Other Responsibilities

· Support RDU/PDU Department: Work closely with RDU and PDU to generate evidence and strengthen accountability mechanisms.

· Oversee Work Plan and Log Frame Changes: Ensure the work plan and log frame are developed and adjusted as needed to reflect project changes.

· Ensure Quality of Reporting: Oversee and ensure the quality of quarterly reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with MEL standards.

· Identify and Address Data System Weaknesses/Red flags: Evaluate existing data collection and management systems, identify weaknesses, and propose solutions.

· Participate in Evaluations: Engage in program and project evaluations to assess impact and performance.

· Facilitate External Evaluations: Coordinate and facilitate external program evaluations at the end of projects.

7. Other Responsibilities

Any other official task(s) assigned by the MEL Advisor /Chief Executive Officer/Chairperson.

Integrated into our shared values is LAS's commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of sex, age, race, colour, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics or conduct protected by law. LAS is committed to being an inclusive organization where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encourage to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at LAS has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a diverse environment.

Legal Aid Society (LAS) is committed to the prevention and protection from all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). LAS explicitly prohibits its

staff, associates, partners, consultants, or any other representatives associated with the delivery of its work from:

· Engaging in any form of sexual exploitation or abuse;

· Sexual activity with children (persons below the age of (18) irrespective of a mistaken belief of the age of the child which shall not amount to a defence);

· Exchange of money, employment, goods or services for sex, including sexual favours or other forms of humiliating, degrading or exploitative behaviour, is prohibited. This includes any exchange of assistance that is due to beneficiaries of assistance;

· Sexual relationships between LAS staff and beneficiaries of assistance, since they are based on inherently unequal power dynamics, undermine the credibility and integrity of the work of LAS and are strongly discouraged.