Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Job Type: Fixed Term
Location: Manchester

Job Description:
The Policy, Strategy, Economics and Research team is responsible for the development of policy, strategy, research and evidence underpinning Strategic Transport Plan (STP) and a range of transformational transport schemes. The team also leads on developing and implementing a consistent approach to monitoring and evaluation to ensure that a cycle of evidence-based policy making is embedded across all activities.

You will manage the use of benefit management software to track and report performance for M&E Framework indicators, and demonstrate how diverse range of programmes and projects contribute to the achievement of STP objectives.

What we're looking for:
The successful candidate will develop, implement and maintain the clients approach to monitoring and evaluation. They will also support the wider research activity of the Policy, Strategy, Economics and Research team. You will have a strong background in quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, and knowledge and experience of monitoring and evaluation. You will be capable of delivering in-house analysis on a range of economic, environmental and social themes, and commissioning external consultancy support where required. Experience of delivering monitoring and evaluation in the transport sector is desirable, but not essential.

Alongside your skills and experience in research, monitoring and evaluation, you will have strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders. You will be confident in using these skills to ensure collaboration, consistency, and the implementation of best practice in the approach to monitoring and evaluation across the clients needs.

Candidates must possess a degree in a relevant subject or have equivalent experience.