Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator Yangon(Myanmar National Only)
Establish and implement MEL systems to enhance aid effectiveness.
Overview
Establish and implement MEL systems to enhance aid effectiveness.
You have:
- At least 5 years’ experience in an international NGO preferably in an emergency or post-conflict setting, including MEL 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)
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
About position
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator (MEL)
- Based in: Yangon
- Tavel: 30% (likely to vary in the current context)
- Report to: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager (MEL)
- Grade 7 in NRC’s Salary Scale (Annual 13th months’ salary, NRC MM Health Insurance Package, Leave entitlements etc.) with accompanying terms and conditions.
- Fixed-term national contract.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years’ experience in an international NGO preferably in an emergency or post-conflict setting, including MEL 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)
Responsibilities
The role of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator is to establish and implement systems to promote evidence-based decision-making, programme and project performance, and internal management. The MEL Coordinator will contribute to quality programming through supporting access to and use of relevant and timely information on programme scale, relevance, and effectiveness. Within this context, the MEL Coordinator will provide technical support to in-country staff pertaining to MEL and build capacity in the country mission by identifying and supporting the implementation of effective, cost-efficient and meaningful MEL systems.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with monitoring and evaluation in a humanitarian context? | This question assesses your relevant work experience and understanding of MEL in challenging environments. | Discuss your specific roles and impacts in past positions, emphasizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. |
| How have you built the capacity of local partners in past projects? | The interviewer seeks to understand your skills in coaching and empowering others. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or methodologies do you utilize for data collection and analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to navigate a complex problem in a previous role. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure inclusivity and respect when training diverse teams? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with using data to influence decision-making within programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful MEL system you initiated? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in monitoring and evaluation, and how did you address them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |