Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator Mozambique Pemba

Coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities for programs.

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Overview

Coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities for programs.

You have:

  • At least 5 years’ experience in an international NGO preferably in an emergency or post-conflict setting, including M&E capacity and systems development
  • Thorough experience with and knowledge of principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development programs, using both quantitative and qualitative methods
  • High level English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)
  • Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Experience using SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, or R

Contract

This is a Professional contract (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract (NRC) contracts.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks.

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

Generic responsibilities (max 10)

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.

  1. Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
  2. Support and contribute to the development and implementation of M&E systems, including M&E SOPs, guidance and tools.
  3. Participate in programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design and budgeting for M&E.
  4. Support programme staff in planning for and executing M&E, including, data collection methodology and tools and data management, analysis and use.
  5. Support the implementation, dissemination and use of evaluations, assessments and monitoring data in programme development, adjustment or review.
  6. Contribute to organisational learning through supporting specific analysis, lessons learned and reports.
  7. Capacity building and training of programme and M&E support staff on M&E technical and conceptual areas.
  8. Supervise and mentor M&E support staff in executing M&E plans.
  9. Contribute to the design of M&E staffing structure and resourcing, including collaboration with programme staff to identify and plan for M&E needs.

Qualifications

  1. Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organization to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

  1. Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies for this position:

  • At least 5 years’ experience in an international NGO preferably in an emergency or post-conflict setting, including M&E capacity and systems development
  • Thorough experience with and knowledge of principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development programs, using both quantitative and qualitative methods
  • Understanding of data and information needs for program management and decision making
  • Experience in facilitating the capacity building efforts of diverse colleagues, including local partner agencies
  • Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring and other formal and non-formal methods
  • High level English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)
  • Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Experience using SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, or R

Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and team working skills
  • Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
  • Advanced English Language level (Business English is a plus)
  • Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus
  • Good level of proficiency in Windows Excel and quantitative analysis (SPSS preferred)
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Proven presentation, training and facilitation skills

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly

  • Support the consideration, inclusion, collection and analysis of indicators related to cash-based interventions and market based approaches within (and across) NRC, where appropriate.
  • Contribute to the identification of opportunities to implement cash-based interventions and market based programmes.

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience in monitoring and evaluation within an NGO? This helps assess your relevant background and practical experience in the field. Highlight specific projects and your contributions to their monitoring and evaluation.
How do you approach capacity building for local partners? This reveals your strategy and effectiveness in strengthening local capabilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use for data analysis? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure effective communication with diverse stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging M&E situation you faced and how you handled it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no