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| Title | Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Specialist for MeREECE project | ||
| Functional Area | Program Impact and Influence Area – Bafata | ||
| Reports to | Project Coordinator | ||
| Location | Bafata, | Travel required | 50% |
| Guinea-Bissau | |||
| Effective Date | Jan-21 | Grade | D1 |
| 1 year renew | |||
Plan International is one of the world’s largest advocacy organizations with extensive experience in policies and programs for the protection of women and girls. Plan International has been operating in Guinea-Bissau since 1995, advocating for children’s rights, especially for access to health, education and sanitation. Plan International Guinea Bissau is following its Country Strategic Plan, which covers the 5 years period 2018-2022. This strategic plan takes into consideration the Education, Health, WASH, Emergency Protection and Management programs, and with a focus on Gender issues in all programs. In accordance with its mission and values, Plan International does not tolerate any form of gender discrimination and abuse of children’s rights.
role PURPOSE
Plan International Guinea Bissau will implement the McGovern-Dole International School Feeding and Child Nutrition Program (MGD) project for the next four years. The Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning (MERL) Specialist will be responsible for the measurement, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on key programmatic aspects of the McGovern-Dole International School Feeding and Child Nutrition Program (MGD) in accordance with USDA and Plan International policies and procedures, and guidelines. He / she will ensure the consistency of the objectives and success indicators and will lead the development and timely delivery of relevant reports regarding the results to ensure the indicators of Plan international Country Strategy.
Dimensions of the Role
The Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning Specialist will support the McGovern-Dole International School Feeding and Child Nutrition Program (MGD) project team on operationalization of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning system, data analysis and reporting to ensure that all objectives are met in close collaboration with regional education authorities in both Oio, Cacheu, Quinara, Bafata and Gabu regions.
The Specialist shall:
Develop and implement systems and processes to ensure the accurate and timely collection, analysis and publication of data and information in the project intervention areas of the Oio, Cacheu, Quinara, Bafatá and Gabu;
- Contribute to the design and implementation of a project monitoring and evaluation system in collaboration with the Project Coordinator, the Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning Specialist will develop planning and monitoring-evaluation tools, workbook and other related documents;
- Update the performance and impact indicators of the project based on the results of the baseline analysis and the project’s monitoring and evaluation plan and develop tools to assist in the decision-making of indicators;
- Collect and centralize field information related to the implementation of project activities;
- Assist in the preparation of the project’s quarterly / semi-annual / annual work plan in accordance with the procedures laid down;
- Contribute to the development of a detailed action plan for the project;
- Prepare a monthly record of project impact and performance indicators for the area for which it is responsible in accordance with Plan international quality education distinctiveness area;
- Strengthen the use of monitoring and evaluation tools by partners such regional education authorities;
- Assist the Project coordinator in producing the semi-annual and the annual technical report, assist in the drafting of the monthly project report and any other relevant report of these assignments;
- Participate in facilitating the capitalization of lessons learned, good practices, significant changes and the sharing of experiences between the parties involved in the project;
- Ensure that the project indicators are met and allow decisions to be taken on the progress and development of the project;
- Contribute to the updating of indicators of results and impacts based on possible difficulties encountered on the ground;
- Make regular visit on the field to monitoring the project activities and deal with and COGES (Management committees in communities);
- Contribute to project reviews and evaluations;
- Contribute to the preparation of the baseline TORs and project evaluations;
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the Project coordinator and PIIA Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and MERL unit Team;
- Collaborate with MERL CRS in project activities relative to this area;
- In collaboration with the MEAL Unit and others emergencies response member, support the implementation of the feedback mechanism by capturing and reporting the viewpoint of children, young people, community members and others partners about Plan International’s
Accountabilities
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will work closely with Project coordinator, Two (2) Zone Coordinator, Education Specialist, regional education authorities and Monitoring and Evaluation PIIA and will reports to the Project coordinator. The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist also will provide quality data and information to MERL unit to contribute to achieve the Country Strategy Indicators.
Communications and Working Relationships:
- Key Internal: Medium contact with CD, PIIAM, PSM, RMM, MERL Manager
- Key Internal: High contact with Project Coordinator, project Zone coordinator, Education Specialist and MER PIIA
- Key External: Medium contact Representatives of the Ministries of Education, USDA, UN Agencies, communities, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
• Very good research abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally.
• Monitoring and evaluation abilities with focus on education and diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Graduation or higher in Education Sciences, Social Science, Statistics, Economics, Public Policies, or similar areas;
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in monitoring and evaluating relevant projects and related fields;
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating education or development projects;
• Experience of collecting data in the field;
• Experience in preparing reports;
• Experience in conducting research and knowledge of research methods, participatory action and learning;
• Experience in organizing lessons learned sessions;
• Data processing through SPSS and SAP systems;
Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice.
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, representation and influence;
- Fluent in Portuguese and a strong knowledge of French or English will be an advantage;
- Excellent capacity for critical analysis.
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
- Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
- Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
- Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
- Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
- Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
- Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
- Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
- Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
- Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
- Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
- Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
- Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
- Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
- Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
- Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
- Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
- Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
Physical Environment and Demands
Travel requirements
This position requires about 50% travel within the interventions regions of this project and eventually international travel.
Level of Contact with Children
The position will based at the Bafata Office and level of contact with children is medium.
Type of Role:
12 month renew. The salary is based on grade
Documents required for application
- Application Letter
- A Copy of diploma or certificate
- Curriculum vitae updated with 3 references of former employer (name, telephone number and email) or job mates,
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
The female candidates are highly encouraged.
Submission of applications
All applications must be submitted on the digital platform. Access link:
https://jobs.plan-international.org/search/?createNewAlert=false&q=Bissau
The deadline for submission of applications will be until December 15, 2020
The female candidates are highly encouraged.
Office: Guinea Bissau Country Office
Location: Bissau, Guinea Bissau
Operating languages: Portugues, English & French
Employment status: Full time
Type of Contract: Local
Deadline for submission:15/12/2020
Female applications are highly encouraged
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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