Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Virtual APA Program

Job Description

Job Overview: The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer for the Virtual APA Program. The M&E officer will provide regular and timely reports for all team members on program metrics, spot checks of case notes and financial transactions as well as conduct close-out interviews with at least 20% of enrollments.

The virtual Afghan Placement and Assistance (VAPA) project is designed to serve vulnerable Afghan parolees not currently served by Resettlement Agency staff. Through a sub award, the Independence Fund will operate a call center to support parolees in need of information and referral and work with IRC to enroll eligible applicants into VAPA services.

Major Responsibilities:

· Establish a coordinated M&E system in line with the VAPA M&E plan:

· Design and develop data collection tools to monitor achievement of outputs, outcomes, and objectives, as well as key assumptions outlined in the project logframe, in consultation with key project staff and subject matter experts (SMEs) as appropriate.

· Establish internal excel database to support efficient, accurate data management, reporting and data analysis.

· Lead tracking of all project outputs, outcomes, and objectives against targets.

· Monitor data quality and follow-up on issues identified.

· Provide regular and timely reports for all team members on program metrics, spot checks of case notes and financial transactions.

· Facilitate biweekly data analysis and action planning to ensure project is on track.

· Lead monthly and semi-annual report development in collaboration with VAPA staff

· Develop and disseminate concise summaries of services provided through VAPA

· As needed, maintain project database to support efficient, accurate data management, reporting, and data analysis.

· Conduct and analyze data from closeout interviews to be held with at least 20% of enrollments.

· Alert Project Director to any necessary changes to M&E plan or tools in a timely manner.

· Manage annual evaluation in coordination with key project staff and SMEs.

· Lead analysis and interpretation of needs assessment and evaluation results.

· Other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

· Minimum of 4 years of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) work

· Demonstrated commitment to data-driven programming

· Demonstrated experience developing logframes; developing and/or implementing M&E systems; developing surveys and other data collection tools; analyzing and visualizing data; and reporting.

· Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel.

· Demonstrated experience in utilizing webinar/virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

· Master’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

· Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance, capacity-building, and/or training related to monitoring and evaluation

· Demonstrated experience with M&E in the context of ORR-funded refugee resettlement and integration programs

· Demonstrated experience with participatory approaches to M&E and/or collection and incorporation of client feedback data into project implementation

Working Environment: Standard office and/or remote working environment. This role may require working remotely full or part time and part time remote employees may be required to share workspace.

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 have lived experience as refugees or other populations the IRC serves.

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.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles.

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