Regional Head of Monitoring and Evaluation EA & Yemen
Lead and develop M&E strategy and support capacity building in the region.
Overview
Lead and develop M&E strategy and support capacity building in the region.
You have:
- Seven to ten years of work experience at a senior level in monitoring and evaluation for a humanitarian organization.
- Advanced degree in economics, research methods, social sciences or a related field.
- Significant experience of evaluation or research methods - qualitative and quantitative data analysis and tools.
- Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts and ability and willingness to regularly travel to support Country Offices.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Ability to process vast amounts of information, develop robust, practical plans and methodologically roll out systems and processes.
- Experience of strategic planning, including strategic approaches to the use of data, evidence and learning to programme development.
- Experience of managing and leading a team.
Contract
This is a Professional contract, Grade 10 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 10 (NRC) contracts.
The Regional Head of M&E is responsible for leading and developing the strategic direction of M&E within the region, supporting evidence, research and learning and positioning the function as a central role in business and programme development. You will lead a regional M&E Unit who will provide strategic advice, support and capacity building to country offices in the implementation of the Global M&E framework, policy, guidelines and technical developments in the region. You will work collaboratively with the regional senior management team to embed M&E as a key component of programme design and delivery through strategic analysis of evidence and learning.
Generic Responsibilities
- Policy, strategy and programme development
- Team leadership
- Technical development, support and capacity building
- Regional M&E Technical Support and Guidance
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Specific Responsibilities
- Promote a culture of learning in the region and establish systems to make sure learning is captured at the regional level and fed into new programmes
- Promote innovation and thought-leadership on new solutions NRC can pilot to improve data collection, quality, analysis and use of data.
Your stakeholders
- Global M&E – and the global M&E framework, system, policies, guidelines and tools
- Regional Programme Team - Core Competency advisers, thematic and programme advisers/SRAs)
- Country level CDs, Heads of Programmes and Area Managers
- Country Office M&E staff
- Regional Office Management Team
What you will bring
- Seven to ten years of work experience at a senior level in monitoring and evaluation for a humanitarian organization.
- Strategic and conceptual thinking; having led large processes, experience of fundraising, developing strategies, developing and implementing significant organizational processes
- Advanced degree in economics, research methods, social sciences or a related field
- Significant experience of evaluation or research methods - qualitative and quantitative data analysis and tools
- Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts and ability and willingness to regularly travel to support Country Offices
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Ability to process vast amounts of information, develop robust, practical plans and methodologically roll out systems and processes
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Experience of strategic planning, including strategic approaches to the use of data, evidence and learning to programme development
What We Offer
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC, we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative
- 24 months renewable fixed term contract subject to terms and conditions
- We aim to attract internationally experienced candidates; starting basic monthly pay is NOK 66,331 dependent on level of experience. If a national candidate is selected, the national salary scale will apply.
- An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
- A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply but we are also open to external applicants who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with monitoring and evaluation in humanitarian settings? | This question assesses your direct experience and understanding of the field. | Provide specific examples of projects or roles that demonstrate your expertise. |
| How do you promote a culture of learning within your team? | The interviewer wants to gauge your leadership and team-building skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use for data analysis in your evaluations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share a time when you had to lead a significant organizational change? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that lessons learned from evaluations are integrated into future programming? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |