M&E Quality Assurance Specialist Afghan Support & Investment Project

Job Description

Job Overview: The M&E Quality Assurance Specialists will audit all intake and eligibility paperwork, financial requests, and disbursements for compliance and accuracy.

Major Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with M&E Quality Assurance Program Officer on developing and/or updating M&E tools needed for implementation

· Implementation of M&E activities

· Managing and analyzing program generated data

· Performing regular audits on eligibility paperwork, financial requests, and payments

· Writing up results and corrective actions, if necessary, of monitoring and evaluation activities

· Collaborate with ASIP project team on developing an M&E report to provide to donor

· Other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Education: Current graduate student or recent grad, preferably in International Affairs, Public Policy, or related field. Professional experience in lieu of education will be considered.

Work Experience: Experience and/or graduate level coursework in monitoring & evaluation research methods, and quantitative and qualitative analysis

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

· Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

· Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.

· Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.

· Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by IRC’s clients is desired; including, Dari, and/or Pashto.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research and problem-solving purposes.

· Working knowledge of accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics a plus.

Working Environment:

· Partial remote, partial in-office work.

· May require occasional work out of partner agencies’ offices.

· May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement****: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity****: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer****: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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