Role Description
- Strengthens and implements the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Communication (MELC) System, to ensure utilization of an effective system to monitor progress, impact and success at the organizational and specific programmes level
- Coordinates the overall institutional RBM framework as an M&E function
- Provides support in developing RBM matrix and M&E systems for each of the units and programmes in the organisation
- Responsible for assisting with data collection, storage and reporting of currently ongoing and new programmes
- Provides ongoing support and tracking of RBM, and M&E tools, at the programme level
- Assists in developing management plans for the different projects by setting out specific quantifiable performance indicators and targets for overall objectives and activities
- Regularly monitors all activities of the different result areas of the organization through the collection of data; including compiling the data into a database, conducting analysis, and preparing reports
- Contributes to writing of quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports according to the requirements of donors
- Coordinates all internal and external evaluations, including management responses to evaluation reports, findings and recommendations
- Ensures implementation of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation tool/approach for new projects including baseline, midline and end-line studies, identifying and tracking indicators and targets, and a high-quality data management system within a complex conflict contexts, including impact indicators
- Clearly sets and shares responsibilities of programme staffs towards M&E – data collection and information required after implementing activities
- Trains staff on basic monitoring and evaluation principles, RBM and Log Frames
- Contributes towards development of appropriate Theory of Change (ToC), log frame or RBM matrix and any other M&E tools and methods as per requirements towards responding to call for proposals in alignment to the general ACCORD MELC system.
Core Competencies
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, economics, international development, evaluation research, statistics, or a related field
- Must have five years of designing monitoring and evaluating programs with national and/or international NGOs, UN organizations, governments, corporate institutions; of which at least two years is preferably in peace and security related activities
- Proficiency in RBM, Theory of Change and other relevant monitoring and evaluation methods
- Must have a demonstrated track record to successfully monitor program results and indicators; and designing, developing, and implementing M&E systems and tools and RBM methodologies and templates
- Demonstrated ability to create and manage information data bases using appropriate software applications
- Experience liaising with donors, partners, strategic constituencies and networks, and service providers in providing information, support and advice in consultation with and as approved by the General Manager: Business Development
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Strong writing, reporting, and presentational skills
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet (preferably Microsoft Access and Excel), and presentation software (Microsoft) as well as other database and statistical applications (SPSS, SAS or STATA)
- Demonstrated ability to create and manage information databases using appropriate software applications.
Additional Skills and Values
- Experience working in multidisciplinary and/or multicultural environments
- Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Integrity and accountability
- Confidentiality
- Contemporary IT knowledge relating to Grant Management and Monitoring & Evaluation Creativity
How to apply:
Please send your relevant letter of motivation and CV, including references, with BD-M&E-ACCORD in the subject line to: [email protected]
The Closing date is Friday, 05 May 2017 @17:00 (South African Time),
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