Nepal: The M&E Officer
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013
13-0149
Position Summary: The M&E Officer will be responsible for assisting in all program monitoring activities for an anticipated five-year, USAID-funded project to promote local governance in Nepal’s. S/he will help to implement a Performance Based Management System (PBMS) that ensures comprehensive and accurate data collection, proper database development, and analysis of results to improve project implementation. A successful candidate will have experience working on local governance and/or conflict mitigation projects funded by the US Government or other major international donors.
Core Values: Pact employees embrace the following core values as representatives of the institution:
• all people have a right to participate in decisions affecting their lives
• gender equity is mandatory for social transformation
• resources are allocated in a transparent manner, guided by accountability to our clients and Pact’s role as steward of resources intended for the poor
• diversity in background, gender and age strengthen our capacity to be wise managers of public and private funds
• teamwork and collaboration shape our day-to-day working relationships
• innovation and risk taking to achieve impact and broad scaleable results drive strategic priorities
• gathering and sharing information are primary roles for all employees
• staff growth and advancement are a priority, including training and professional skills building to increase knowledge and competence and to stay abreast of new developments, especially in technology
• a healthy balance between work and life outside of work must be maintained for work satisfaction and fulfillment
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in the implementation of the PBMS, Performance Monitoring Plans, as well as Monitoring and Evaluation plans at Pact and partner levels.
• Performs regular monitoring visits to partners and ensures the production of consolidated reports and agreed action plan for follow up response
• Conducts data collection, collation, storage, analysis and reporting, ensuring that data is audit worthy. Where problems exist, supports partners in the identification of solutions to challenges
• Responsible for creating regular program reports for submission to USAID.
• Uses data collected to make informed and timely decisions related to program implementation
• Supports program staff to implement their learning agenda (baseline, mid-term, final evaluations, etc.) This may include the identification of appropriate consultants to provide technical support.
Qualifications:
• BS in related field, Masters preferred in social sciences with practical experience in developing and implementing, monitoring and evaluation activities in local governance
• 4 years of relevant professional experience preferred. Experience with evaluation and research design, data collection and analyses, indicator construction, GIS, curriculum development and computer software i.e. MS Office and database programs.
• Experience with civil society/NGO sector a plus, especially with local organizations.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage a variety of activities concurrently.
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a high profile, fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English.
• Open to Nepal nationals only
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org
