Monitoring & Evaluation Manager Myanmar (National Position)

Oversee monitoring & evaluation strategy and quality assurance.

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Overview

Oversee monitoring & evaluation strategy and quality assurance.

You have:

  • Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and research for large-to-mid-scale international projects or programmes.
  • An advanced degree in Economics, Research Methods, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  • Technical competency and experience in programme evaluation methodologies and approaches.
  • Expertise in qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contracts.

NRC is looking for a Monitoring & Evaluation Manager to join the Myanmar mission. The role holder will be responsible for the strategic direction and quality assurance of monitoring and evaluation in the Myanmar Country Office. He/she will design and implement the strategy, policies and procedures, and the budget for monitoring and evaluation; as well as generate evidence and learning to feed into programming and decision-making.

If you are an analytical and methodological expert, with an innovative mindset and the ability to collaborate with others, then this is the role for you! **This position is open to Burmese/Myanmarese Nationals only**

What You Will Do

  • Strategic Leadership (development and review of monitoring, evaluation, and learning Country Office and core competency strategies, development of monitoring and evaluation policies and procedures).
  • Technical Quality (ensure quality and coordination of monitoring and evaluation systems, provision of technical support, and capacity building).
  • Project Cycle Management (planning and quality control of all monitoring and evaluation activities throughout the cycle, contribute to projects).
  • Assessments.
  • Learning.
  • Evaluations.
  • Information Management & Innovation.

What You Will Bring

  • Monitoring, evaluation, and research experience, for large-to-mid-scale international projects or programmes.
  • Advanced degree in Economics, Research Methods, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  • Programme evaluation methodologies and approaches technical competency and experience.
  • Qualitative and quantitative data analysis expertise.
  • English fluency, both written and verbal.

What Makes This Position Attractive?

  • The opportunity to join one of the most respected humanitarian actors in Myanmar that has a strong reputation with donors, embassies, clusters, and peer agencies.
  • The chance to work with a diverse portfolio of donors and partners.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of sectors and programming modalities.
  • Meaningful work, with a high-quality integrated programme, that that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities.

What We Offer

  • Yangon, Myanmar duty station.
  • 12-months contract duration.
  • 30% travel, approximately.
  • Grade 9 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
  • We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying

  • We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.
  • Learn more about NRC’s operation in Myanmar here.
  • Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
  • Ensure to attach your latest CV.
  • Submit your application and CV in English.
  • When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
  • To apply as an internal candidate, click on the suitcase icon “I am an employee” on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRC’s internal career site.
  • This position is open to Burmese/Myanmarese Nationals only.
  • Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
  • Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
  • Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
  • For any queries, please email us at aelarecruitment@nrc.no with “Monitoring & Evaluation Manager Myanmar” as the subject line.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you led a monitoring and evaluation strategy? This assesses your leadership skills and experience with strategy implementation. Highlight your role, the strategy's impact, and any challenges you overcame.
What methodologies do you prefer for program evaluations and why? This evaluates your technical knowledge in evaluation methods. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure the quality and reliability of the data collected in evaluations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how your findings influenced program decision-making? 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 overcome them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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