NGO JOBS

Organization: CARE
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 01 May 2015

CARE Ethiopia seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to support an upcoming, USAID/Ethiopia-funded, project that will use an integrated WASH approach to address the burden of five to seven highly-prevalent neglected tropical diseases on vulnerable populations across the country.

The effort is expected to further goals and objectives of current Mission programming to eradicate lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, onchocerciasis, blinding trachoma, and three soil-transmitted helminthes (hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm) that disproportionally affect poor communities with a lack of access to clean water and high rates of exposure to disease vectors. By ensuring alignment with current implementing partners of USAID’s flagship Neglected Tropical Disease Control Program, CARE plans to continue reaching the most marginalized in the country’s designated focus areas: Afar, Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz, Oromia, SNNPR, Somali, and Tigray, among other regions.

Working through woreda steering committees, CARE presently targets activities at the zonal level in conjunction with water, health, education, environmental protection partners. Using evidence-based approaches, including the SAFE strategy for trachoma, the project will implement strategies around water access and supply, sanitation, and school- and houshold-level hygiene. Illustrative project activities include conducting extensive mapping of water resources; developing project strategies based on maps that overlay trachoma, schistosomaisis, and soil-transmitted helminthiasis; collaborating with local government to improve community-managed water supply systems; expanding and deepening household latrine access and solid-waste management; implementing a school-led total sanitation approach; effecting (rolling-out) behavior change communication campaigns, while leveraging local media; and creating manuals and training local WASH champions for sustainable project results. Through these and other activities, CARE will work through existing policy mechanisms, and local fora, movements, and groups, to gather data, develop and implement project activities, report impacts, and disseminate findings and best practices.

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for full-cycle monitoring and evaluation of this project’s development hypothesis. First, s/he will develop a methodology and tools to design an evaluation, while assessing the reliability and validity of indicators. S/he will collaborate with project staff to finalize the indicator list and begin supervising data collection. The M&E Specialist will also inquire into the generalizability of project data across the population, and will oversee data analysis. S/he will then supervise production of a series of evaluation reports, which will include recommendations based on empirical data that help Mission and program staff make informed decisions. These reports include the PMP, annual work plans (including targets), quarterly reports, and annual reports – which, together, will form a useful basis for a discussion around the Mission’s M&E system.

Finally, the M&E Specialist will play a large role in assisting the capacity-building efforts of the CARE and partners to develop, standardize, and utilize standardized data collection and reporting forms.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Establishing project-specific M&E systems;
• Working with management information systems to analyze data and supervise data collection efforts;
• Creating a learning agenda for the project team; and
• Strengthening CARE and partner-level M&E systems.

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree in statistics, epidemiology, public health, or related field required;
• Experience using random selection and random assignment to design impact evaluations;
• Experience developing indicators for impact and performance evaluation;
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods;
• Familiarity with sampling and data-matching techniques in data-scarce settings;
• Experience conducting data quality assessments (DQAs);
• Experience in social science, as well as health monitoring and evaluation;
• Prior work with statistical software packages, including quantitative software and qualitative software;
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in English required; and
• Experience with USAID awards.

How to apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws...

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 30 May 2014

Position Summary & Responsibilities: International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is currently implementing approximately 15 programs across nine sites in South Sudan. Through nearly 50 health facilities in urban and rural areas, International Medical Corps provides basic health care and integrated service provision, from preventative care to emergency surgery. International Medical Corps also runs programs in HIV/AIDS, nutrition, food security, and water and sanitation projects. To address South Sudan’s acute health worker shortage, and foster self-reliance, International Medical Corps trains health professionals and community volunteers.
In addition to the above, International Medical Corps is also providing emergency medical services out of four sites to tens of thousands of people who were displaced by the crisis started from 15th December 2013. Simultaneously, the organization is in the process of increasing its surge capacity and ramping up programming in order to respond to the countrywide emergency humanitarian needs emerging from the conflict erupted in December 2013.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the development and implementation of appropriate plans to monitor progress, evaluate effectiveness, and disseminate achievements.
• Maintain data collection systems, ensuring that all necessary information from routine reporting are collected, analyzed and used in guiding internal project planning.
• Conduct appropriate analysis, including the use of complimentary data sets and secondary analysis.
• Devise TOR for initiation of base line studies and routine and periodic monitoring of outputs and outcome
• Document and disseminate activities and accomplishments of different interventions in the form of reports, and oral presentations.
• Develop technical capacity of national professionals engaged in implementation of the M&E system at both program and project level
• Develop and institutionalize appropriate systems and tools for data quality assurance.
• Engage in discussion with other organizations for developing and promoting good practices for monitoring and evaluation. Where feasible participate in joint evaluation/assessment of International Medical Corps programs in cooperation with partners.
• Ensure that International Medical Corps grants or contracts held by programs and projects in South Sudan are well administered (including maintenance of comprehensive grant files).
• Ensure timely, accurate and compelling reporting on all grants and contracts to donors.
• Participate in grant opening and closing meetings.
• Assist field staff in monitoring implementation of activities under grants and contracts (including gathering and analysis of performance data).
• Assist senior management and field staff in developing funding proposals for projects.
• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps. Skills & Requirements: •Degree-level qualification in Social Science, Public Health, Nutrition, Development Studies or a related field, including studies relating to research and statistical analysis; Master’s degree highly preferred;
•At least two years experience managing M&E in an international NGO context;
•Strong knowledge of donor reporting – particularly for USAID, OFDA, ECHO and UN agencies;
•Demonstrated experience in applying quantitative and qualitative/participatory research methods;
•Capacity to build the research and M&E skills of colleagues and community members;
•Ability to write clearly and concisely and to translate complex concepts into non-technical language;
•Operational knowledge of primary and secondary health care, WASH, nutrition and gender principles as they apply to development work;
•Excellent communication skills, including fluency in oral and written English;
•Excellent writing skills, and ability to produce high-quality documents for external audiences with minimal editing;
•Proficiency in using standard computer software, especially MS Office programs;
•Proficiency in using statistical analysis software, such as SPSS;
•Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure;
•Highly flexible, and able to live/work in a challenging and highly demanding context; Able to work in remote field sites – sometimes for extended periods – with limited comforts; Other Relevant Information (if applicable):

How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: J/P Haitian Relief Organization
Country: Haiti
Closing date: 31 May 2014

J/P Haitian Relief Organization (J/P HRO) evolved as an organization since its inception in January 2010, transitioning from an emergency to a development context. Hence, the need for J/P HRO’s structure to adapt accordingly in order to support new monitoring and reporting needs, as well as efficiency imperatives. J/P HRO is seeking for One “Monitoring & Evaluation Project Manager”based in Delmas.

Summary:

The M&E Manager will head the central M&E unit which takes the lead in supporting, maintaining and improving monitoring and evaluation systems across J/P HRO Programs while promoting demand for quality data, the use of effective evidence-based methods, and dissemination and sharing of institutional knowledge. The M&E Manager will play a key role in proposal development, collection of high quality data, data analysis, evaluation and reporting. S/he will provide administrative and technical leadership to the M&E Officer(s) and lead M&E capacity building efforts.

S/he will work in collaboration with the rest of the Program & Organizational Development department under the supervision of the POD Manager. Additionally, s/he will coordinate work with other members of the team as need be on other tasks given to him/her.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Under the supervision of the Program & Organizational Development Program Manager, the responsibilities of the Monitoring & Evaluation Project Manager are as followed:

1.Grant and/or Program Management Support

· Supervise all M&E initiatives for assigned grant(s)/project(s) including monitoring data quality, tracking the progress of activities, and contributing to staff capacity building initiatives as necessary.

· Work alongside the Program Development/Grants Writing Officer and Manager to brainstorm and develop project results and objectives.

2.System Development

· Oversee M&E Officer and activities while creating a framework, standards and protocols for Program activities.

· Define and implement the key project performance indicators (KPI) as well as monitoring them throughout the duration of the projects.

· Propose and implement strategies to increase data use and demand amongst Program staff.

· Collaborate with Project and Program Managers to clarify project information needs.

· Propose ways to properly document, organize and capture program progress.

· Draft and revise tools and databases as well as data collection procedures adapted to program activities (eg. performance tracking, indicators, data flow chart, M&E manuals)

· Review the performance of existing management information systems to help identify potential modifications and resources for strengthening them.

· Assess organizational and performance gaps within the different programs and report on corrective actions needed

· Assist Program Managers and the Program Development Officer in the formulation of baseline measures and targets, during writing and set up of donor project proposals as well as throughout project implementation.

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3.Data Management and Analysis

· Meet regularly with program teams to keep abreast of developments in grant/program changes and progress in order to advise and recommend tools and strategies to increase program performances and results

· Identify strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection and management systems and propose solutions in collaborative manner to Program and Project managers

· Develop and improve data quality assurance and control systems in partnership with Program staff to ensure high data quality are collected (eg. field visits, data quality assessments)

· Propose and regularly analyze changes and patterns in KPI indicator data communicate findings to the appropriate Program staff

· Ensure that donor, partner, and Senior Management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner

· Review and validate program and project evaluations as requested supervising or performing thorough qualitative and quantitative analysis as needed

· Provide technical review and coordination in development of Terms of Reference, recruitment of consultants and validation of their deliverables

4.Communication and Reporting

· Regularly review donor reports to ensure consistency of reports with internal data sources so that high quality reports are submitted on time for this grant/program.

· Provide technical leadership and support to Program Development/Grants Management and Program Managers in establishing log frames, M&E work plans, and targets during the drafting project proposals as well as throughout project implementation

5.Knowledge Management

· Maintain and promote means of sharing relevant institutional knowledge amongst J/P HRO staff (eg. Knowledge Library, lessons learned, oral presentation of findings)

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Information Management, Project Management, Engineering, Finance or other relevant academic background (essential), Master’s Degree (desirable)

· 3 to 5 years of Monitoring and Evaluation experience (essential)

· Capacity to produce high-quality briefs and reports in both French and English.

· Project Management certification (PMP or Prince 2) (desirable).

How to apply:

To apply for this position please submit your application including motivation letter, resume and copy of diplomas to the Human Resources Department before May 31st, 2014 at 17, Rue Maurice Latortue, Delmas 48 or hrstaffing@jphro.org

N.B Please mention “Monitoring & Evaluation Project Manager" as subject of your email. Only applications with this mention will be considered and only selected candidates will be contacted for interview.

J/P HRO is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: Pact
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 28 May 2014

Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Medellin, Colombia

We are seeking Colombian citizens for this position. This is a local hire and the chosen candidate will need to relocate on own expense, if necessary.

Summary: The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer is responsible for overseeing all program monitoring activities for the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Project to Reduce Child Labor in Colombia. The objective of the project is to reduce child labor, including by improving working conditions in the artisanal mining sector in Colombia, as a strategy for mitigating the risk of injuries for adult workers than can negatively impact household livelihoods and contribute to child labor. The project will address policies to combat child labor and strengthen OSH in the mining sector; the capacity of key actors to identify and address violations of child labor and OSH laws in mining communities; livelihoods opportunities for households of children involved in artisanal mining; educational and vocational training opportunities for children and youth in mining communities; and sharing across countries of strategies to combat child labor and address OSH in mining, with a particular focus on formalizing artisanal mines. The M&E Officer will institute M&E best practices for activity monitoring, indicator and beneficiary selection and tracking, and project evaluation. The M&E Officer will provide technical support to the design and implementation of child labor monitoring systems and other information systems that support policy and programmatic decision-making by a variety of project stakeholders, including government, civil society and public-private partnerships. The M&E Officer is responsible to ensure comprehensive and accurate data collection and analysis of results by both Pact and partner organizations, to improve project implementation.

Specific Duties:

• Leads the design, development, implementation and oversight of the Comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, as well as Monitoring and Evaluation plans at partner levels as needed.

• Responsible for the development, measurement, and reporting of qualitative and quantitative output, outcome, and objective level performance indicators with targets for a 4-year program. Develops relevant M&E tools, formats and lead the provision of M&E specific technical training.

• Responsible for collecting and analyzing baseline and process indicator data and performance reporting. Support program implementation team with adaptive management by providing timely information and analysis around project successes to be scaled up as well as challenges to allow ‘course correction’ throughout life of the project.

• Coordinates or leads regular program monitoring visits. Ensures the production of consolidated reports and agreed action plan for follow up response (inclusive of program, finance, grants).

• Monitors data collection, collation, storage, analysis and reporting ensuring that data is of high quality and audit worthy. Where problems exist, support the identification of solutions to challenges faced.

• Responsible for supporting and reviewing regular program reports in collaboration with program staff and the Project Director for submission to DOL.

• Oversees staff conducting in-depth assessments for reporting on program activities.

• Maintains accurate information in database; maintains accurate and timely electronic files

• Other related tasks, as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (Licenciatura) in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development economics or related field

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of international development projects

• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.

• Experience designing and managing beneficiary monitoring and database systems.

• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing monitoring and evaluation and/ performance monitoring plans.

• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.

• Experience in planning and managing surveys.

• Experience developing and refining data collection tools.

• Experience with data quality assessments and oversight.

• Experience managing and providing ongoing training to M&E field officers.

• Ability to facilitate and serve as a project liaison for externally-managed evaluations

• Fluency in both English and Spanish (both written and oral communication) required.

Preference for:

• Master’s degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, or related field; or advanced certificate in monitoring and evaluation, statistics or economics.

• Experience in child welfare, child labor, mining or extractive industries development projects.

• Colombian Nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

Skills and Abilities:

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong in all areas

Leadership

• Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organizations

• Strong understanding of Pact’s strategy and how tasks contribute to the greater good

• Consistently works within internal process and procedures

• Strong interpersonal and team building skills

• Engagement in corporate initiatives

Project Management

• Strong planning and time management skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make a presentation

• Ability to problem-solve difficult issues

• Ability to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities

• Good negotiating and conflict resolution skills

• Strong understanding of budgets

Technical Skills

• Good experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function

• Working knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations

• Competence using common desktop applications and internal systems

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: Adeso
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 07 Feb 2014

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent will be responsible for the day to day Monitoring and evaluations of Adeso interventions of Lower Juba in accordance with the implementation framework and donor guidelines.

POSITION PURPOSE

1. Be responsible for the day to day field M&E activities implementation for Gedo region.
2. Ensure timely collection of M&E data.
3. In liaison with DPM lead, motivate and supervise the field assistant on the proper use of the M&E tools

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Under the guidance of the deputy program manager, carry out M&E activities implementation in lower juba region • Support the development and implementation of clear, practical M&E plans. • Establish data collection systems within programmes when requested/review existing data collection tools and systems.• Support teams – through regular meetings and on the job support - to gather, collate, and analyse monitoring data, as well as to report on findings from monitoring activities.• Undertake regular visits to the field to support beneficiary accountability processes.• Participate in the development of templates and guidelines for data gathering, collation and reporting in liaison with programme managers and coordinators.• Provide technical support to programme teams with qualitative and quantitative data analysis and reporting when requested; work with programme staff to do monthly analysis of output data.• Improve gathering and use of qualitative data, e.g. through use of case studies.• Participate in the design and execution of surveys and other assessments; actively collect data where necessary.• Coordinate and share learning related to M&E practices at the field office level, as well as across offices. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in social sciences/another relevant field, or equivalent experience.• 2 or more years’ experience of data collection, collation, analysis, and report writing. • Strong organisational and analytical skills and ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.• Strong interpersonal and community mobilisation skills.• Highly motivated, and flexible.• Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Somali.• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and other statistical packages (SPSS, EPI info)• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.

How to apply:

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team and, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org quoting the position in the email subject matter by February 7th, 2014. Each application should be addressed to the Regional Human Resource Manager and include the following:

• An updated CV; and • An application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Organization: Plan
Country: Myanmar
Closing date: 07 Feb 2014

BackgroundDFID’s Building Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Extremes and Disasters (BRACED) programme has recently been awarded, as part of the British Government’s commitment to the International Climate Fund (ICF). As an INGO operating in one of the 10 prioritized countries under the call, Plan International was successful in submitting a project concept meeting the programme aim of building the evidence on how to do resilience at scale, aiming to influence policy and institutional changes. The BRACED programme has a particular emphasis on building the resilience of women and children to climate extremes.

Under component B, Plan International is leading a consortium (including World Vision International, ActionAid, UNHabitat, BBC Media Action, and the Myanmar Environmental Institute) to scale up actions on the ground across Myanmar, to build the resilience of people to cope with climate extremes.

As a first step in this process a six month development phase will be undertaken. The development phase team will include a Project Coordinator and M&E Consultant. DFID has designed the purpose of the project development phase to support the delivery of the following outputs:• Build consortia/partnerships/alliances to implement scaled up projects. • Undertake pilot work and studies to provide more evidence on the costs and benefits of the proposed approaches – including details on the unit costs of proposed actions. • Develop a results framework with baselines and milestones, and clear theory of change and an evaluation framework in partnership with wider BRACED programme.• Document lessons learnt and best practices that can be shared under the knowledge management component. These should be made available/published in the public domain by the end of the project development period.

DFID is recruiting a BRACED Fund and Knowledge Manager who will also provide technical support for the project development phase. Following the development phase the full project will be rolled out led by a Project Manager overseeing the consortium.

Objectives of the consultancyOverallTo lead the development of the partnership’s monitoring and evaluation tools during the development phase.

Specific ObjectivesDeveloping a comprehensive M&E framework to be utilized during the full project phase, drawing on existing tools and approaches of the consortium partner agencies.

Expected Results• Review existing tools and resources for climate risk assessments, to minimise duplication and set data gathering mechanisms for use in the project’s baseline and M&E. • Finalize the tools for qualitative and quantitative assessments for the full project phase.• Finalize the project’s results based framework, refining the existing output level indicators in the project proposal, and identifying mechanisms for capturing sex and age disaggregated data. • Coordinate the pilotting of tools in 3 selected villages for validation. • Revise existing feedback mechanisms applied by partners implementing activities in project target areas. • Document lessons learnt and best practices that can be shared under the knowledge management component.• Finalize the project’s Theory of Change and research focus• Finalize the project’s logframe and Payment by Results indicators with support from consortium partners, Plan UK and the BRACED Fund and Knowledge Manager.• Contribute to DFID development grant reporting reporting.Methodology• The consultant will report to the Project Manager and also work closely with Plan Myanmar’s Business Development Manager and DRR Programme Manager as well as Plan UK’s DRR & Resilience Advisor.,• The consultant will engage directly with consortium partners for all activities as required, and will be expected to plan and facilitate meetings as necessary.• The consultant will work directly with Plan Myanmar and Plan UK to prepare a schedule for the timely completion of the development phase.• The consultant will be expected to represent the consortium in external meetings, with the ability to gather inputs from all consortium and project partners, and addressing concerns and disagreements in a professional manner.

TimeframeThe consultant should be available to work for up to 12 days per month between February and August 2014

Desired skills, qualifications, and experience• Proven ability to prepare and conduct and present quantitative and qualitative assessment • Familiarity with Payment by Results and ICF indicators• Experience of working within multi-stakeholder consortia• Strong experience in DRR/ resilience/CCA programming • In depth knowledge and experience of DFID funding mechanisms, including DFID’s new logframe format and related compliance issues is an advantage• Demonstrated knowledge of the BRACED programme• Expertise in gender, beneficiary accountability mechanisms, conflict sensitivity and Rights Based Approach• Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills• Ability to work across agencies and with non-native English speakers• Familiarity with history, dynamics and working environment in Myanmar• Ability to work independently and within a team• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines• Full commitment to confidentiality of data relevant to the proposal• Relevant university degree or higher education in development or social sciences• Preference will be given to candidates that are available from late February/early March

How to apply:

TO APPLY:All interested applicants must submit an up-to-date CV, proposed methodology, example of a previous assessment report, and daily rate to: Myanmar.CO@plan-international.org

Plan provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Deadline for applications: 7th February 2014

Note: This TOR is subject to change, depending on the ongoing consortium and donor planning process. Any revisions would be agreed with the successful candidate prior to finalizing the contract proc

Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 07 Feb 2014

CAFOD's Southern Africa Regional Office is currently looking for a Programme Support Officer – Monitoring and Evaluation.

Job profile
The post holder will work closely with the Programme Officer to measure the impact and effectiveness of CAFOD’s programmes in line with set objectives and to provide timely information to guide implementation. Specifically, the post will contribute to CAFOD’s aim to ensure and demonstrate effective delivery and impact of our work through providing support in programme development, monitoring and communication as well as managing partner relationships.

Job role

• To review and analyse Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) data from partners
• To strengthen capacity of CAFOD staff to use the M&E framework and tools with partners
• To develop and/or revise programme monitoring and evaluation tools
• To assist in the delivery of external evaluations and baseline assessments
• To support internal and external communications
• Contribute to development of programmes in the region
• To keep up to date with new developments and best practices in M&E

Your profile
We are seeking a motivated individual with strong monitoring and evaluation skills, experience in analysing and producing reports – financial and narrative, excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience in monitoring programmes, especially the use of participatory M&E methodologies.

How to apply:

Please visit http://www.cafod.org.uk/Work-with-us/International-Jobs/Programme-Suppor... and follow the link at the bottom of the advert to complete our online application form.

Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 17 Feb 2014

Overall Responsibilities

MSH is seeking candidates for an upcoming Health Systems Strengthening and Quality Improvement program in Liberia that will strengthen health systems and improve the quality of priority health services. The program focus areas will include performance-based financing, supply chain management, and institutional capacity building with emphasis on effective decentralization of services. Anticipated health-specific focus will be on maternal and child health, reproductive health and family planning, malaria and HIV/AIDS. . The following position is subject to project award.

MSH seeks a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Advisor to provide technical assistance and build capacity of the Ministry of Health and Social Work’s Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, and of the County Health and Social Work Teams. The M&E Advisor will be responsible for collaborating with the MOHSW and CHSWT to identify data management challenges, provide feedback, and improve existing data management, collection and analysis tools and timelines. (S)he will support routine data quality audits, and serve as a catalyst to enhance systems that bridge data collection with analysis and data-driven decision making and planning. Building on previous gains, focus on accurate and timely data collection at the health facility level will be paramount.

Qualifications

• Post graduate degree in data management and data analysis, with a focus on health data management preferred.

• Experience using DHIS 2.9 or similar national HIS architecture.

• At least seven years’ experience in experience in evaluation design, development of indicators and data analysis with proven record in monitoring and evaluation.

• Demonstrated expertise with data management, data analysis tools and software.

• Demonstrate experience with qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and research design.

• Previous work experience in Liberia, and in particular, community health, preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, demonstrated experience in writing reports on key performance indicators and making presentations to key stakeholders on project performance.

• English fluency required.

• Ability and willingness to travel in Liberia as required.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply:

**To apply for this position, please submit a resume to https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/7018/monitoring-and-evaluation-advisor/job. For more information about MSH, please visit our web site at www.msh.org. If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org .

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 24 Feb 2014

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over eighty-five countries and has implemented over one hundred and fifty projects. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. IBTCI’s other practice areas include: Accountancy and Financial Management; Procurement Services; Banking and Finance and Private Sector Development.

We are currently looking for a Director of Monitoring and Evaluation.

Director, Monitoring and EvaluationManagement responsibilities include:o Responsible for a significant level of business development activity, both proactive, and responsive, e.g., bid/no-bid vetting, proposal development, proposal writing, and proposal management, to include all support activities through to submission

o Initiating and following through on new business development opportunities;

o Taking the lead or serving as a team member in proposal preparation activities;

o Drafting M&E sections of proposals in technical areas other than M&E;

o Managing M&E practice resources in project implementation;

o Representing IBTCI in business development or project implementation meetings with partners or clients

o Supervise staff

o Strategic oversight for contract implementation including overseeing logistical and operational aspects of contracts

o Oversee consultant recruitment for proposals and short term technical assistance activities

o Budget management and oversight for contracts

o Quality control for contracts and work products submitted by consultants

o Facilitate development of consultant and sub-contractor contracts and purchase order agreements.

o Manage relationships with U.S. and internationally-based consultants and sub-contractors.

o May serve as primary DC-based point of contact for project’s USG COTR.

Technical M&E responsibilities include:

o Taking team leadership / support roles on M&E projects

o Conducting development project evaluations, assessments and related sector or policy studies

o Designing or providing assistance in the design of performance management systems and evaluation methodologies and tools

o Conducting analytic tasks on evaluation projects

o Providing M&E training services

Qualificationso Master’s degree in International Affairs, International Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration and/or Statistics/Social Research;

o 5 to 10 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of foreign assistance activities;

o 15 years of experience in program management of foreign assistance or donor activities

o Expertise in at least one of the M&E-related activities such as statistical analysis, impact analysis, performance evaluations, instrument design and management, M&E training;

o Demonstrated experience in two or more of the following sectors: Agriculture/ Food Security, , Conflict and Crisis, Democracy and Governance, Economic Growth, Global Climate Change/ Environment, Global Health.

o Experience designing M&E systems for international development projects;

o Experience in all aspects of the proposal process: capture management; partnering; research; recruitment; writing; red-teaming; support to costing.

o Overseas experience working in M&E;

o Strong communication skills (oral and written) required.

o Demonstrable results oriented, flexible and problem solving skills.

o Fluency in the English language is required and a working competence in another language is desirable.

How to apply:

TO APPLY

Please send an updated CV to recruiting@ibtci.com with the subject line “Director, Monitoring and Evaluation”. No phone calls please. Only final candidates will be contacted. IBTCI is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: CARE
Country: Cameroon
Closing date: 28 Feb 2014

CARE Cameroon seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to lead the upcoming, USAID-funded, Continuum of Prevention, Care, and Treatment (CoPCT) for HIV/AIDS with Most-at-risk Populations (CHAMP-Cameroon). CHAMP will expand the continuum of prevention, care and treatment for key populations by building onthe activities currently implemented by HAPP in the five regions which include the two largest cities(Yaounde and Douala): Littoral-Douala; Centre- Yaounde; North West-Bamenda; Est- Bertoua andGaroua; and South-Kribi. The CoPCT activities will be expanded within the largest urban areas of all ten provinces where high concentrations of target populations are found – with the Chief of Party based in Yaounde.

CHAMP-Cameroon is a five-year project for a total cost estimate of $18.8 million. CHAMP will achieve the 3 following main, and interconnected, results:

Technical competence of partners in key populations program design and management using CoPCT is increased;Enabling environment for key populations HIV/AIDS programming is strengthened;Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement, Monitoring and Evaluation systems in CoPCT is strengthened.The project, built on current USAID support in Cameroon, aims to increase access and use of quality HIV prevention care and support services for key populations. These efforts will expand service coverage in the country from five to ten regions, and generate data for evidence-based programming. The project will use a continuum of care approach to service provision, and will link clients with community-and facility-based interventions. It will also strengthen the capacity of existing health systems including the policy environment and networks for a well-coordinated response. It is anticipated that at least 140,000 beneficiaries including 16,000 MSM, 66,000 CSW and 58,000 other clients will be reached with quality HIV prevention, care and support services over the five years.

The successful candidate will be responsible for oversight of all M&E components project. The M&E Specialist will be responsible of the development and oversight of the PMP, annual work plans (including targets), quarterly reports, and annual reports. The M&E Specialist will also play a large role in assisting the capacity building efforts of the applicant to develop, standardize, and utilize standardized data collection and reporting forms for key populations in Cameroon.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Public Health, Development, or related degree requiredDemonstrated experience managing USAID projectsSignificant experience in service delivery for key populations and sensitivity to implementation of programs that serve key populationsAt least 10 years of experience in M&E, ideally in francophone West and Central AfricaExperience in basic M&E concepts including indicator development, tool development, reporting systems strengthening, and data quality assessmentsExperience in building capacity in M&EExperience in data collection, aggregation, analysis, and report writing

How to apply:

Apply online at:https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=C2C...

Organization: Development and Training Services
Country: Yemen
Closing date: 17 Jan 2014

dTS is seeking a Yemen Country National Mid-Level Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for anticipated activities under the U.S. State Department funded Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). S/he will monitor MEPI’s projects in Yemen, especially those outside Sana’a and provide technical assistance to MEPI’s local implementers in grant-processes best practices, and provide best practices and recommendations on monitoring and evaluation in Yemen to MEPI DC and Arabian Peninsula Regional Office.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to grantees including good record keeping, project Results Management Plans (RMPs), filing quality quarterly reports, and navigating the USG foreign assistance system;
• Conduct monitoring/site visits for 11 projects, on a quarterly basis, using MEPI’s site visit report template.
• Conduct mid-term performance evaluations of multiple projects, with the objective of providing local implementers with an opportunity for mid-project course correction, guidance, and direction.
• Conduct summary evaluations of multiple projects
• Assist team leader in designing evaluation plans, questionnaires and data collection tools
• Provide field based technical assistance in implementing evaluations by designing evaluations with sampling and data collection methods
• Assist in analysis and reporting on the findings
• Conduct and manage evaluation data collection training to local survey staff and staff
• Assist in preparing project related reports and updates to the client

Candidate Requirements

• Masters in social science, or related field such as economics, statistics, public policy, with a minimum of five years of experience in implementation and evaluation of donor funded development projects in Yemen or region;
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in democracy and governance, and economic projects in Yemen or similar political context and an understanding of the cultural context in which projects operate;
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative analytical tools;
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation capacity-building;
• Ability to read documents and discuss grants-related terminology with fluency in English and Arabic;
• Working knowledge of Yemen’s governorates outside of Sana’a;
• Ability to travel to field projects outside Sanaa;
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, summarize and produce professional reports and oral presentations;
• Experience working with USG funded projects, ideally USAID or US State Department experience preferred;
• Demonstrated experience in conducting field based evaluations or research, including knowledge of M&E design, quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis;
• Yemen citizenship required.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit an email with attached CV, completed 1420, and provide contact information for three professional references, and cover letter in English to recruitment@onlinedts.com with “MEPI Yemen M&E” in subject line.

Organization: Oxfam GB
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 13 Jan 2014

Oxfam Sierra Leonne has an exciting opportunity for MEAL Coordinator within its Programme. The successful candidate will assist SL programme team in the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning strategy and to monitor the extent to which the projects are meeting its objectives. The candidate will also play a key role in building the capacity of the Sierra Leone M&E Officer on the tools developed to ensure sustainability of the system.

The successful candidate will

• Closely work with Programme Managers to ensure that systems are aligned and closely follow OI Minimum standards and other guiding principles;
• Assist with developing an ESP logic model, M&E framework, accountability and learning tools and data collection, management and analysis;
• Assist with developing logic models, M&E frameworks, accountability and learning tools and data collection, management and analyses for all ESP projects;
• Train UWT and other relevant staff and partners on M&E processes, tools and analysis;
• Develop templates for case studies, success stories and other qualitative data collection methods;
• Work with program staff to design the qualitative and quantitative tools on MEAL and develop a MEAL implementation plan at each location;
• Develop comprehensive MEAL guidelines to be taught and implemented at partner level;
• Ensure proper MEAL coordination and streamlining structures between Oxfam and partners are in place;
• Assist with strengthening the accountability mechanisms at project level;
• Train project teams on using analysed data to inform program quality control, document lessons leant and future project development;
• Train M&E officer on all MEAL tools and processes;
• Contribute to timely and quality reporting of SL programme;
• Produce clear and quality reports that demonstrate accountability and learning;
• Collect best practices, case studies which demonstrate qualitative and quantitative changes over the period;
• Ensure proper documentation of MEAL processes;
• Facilitating capacity building process of the partners on MEAL issues;
• Conduct reviews, learning events, surveys at project locations; and
• Delivering any other responsibility assigned by the line manager.

How to apply:

This vacancy closes on 13 January 2014. To apply for the positions, please visit the Oxfam website https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/ ref vacancy (INT0058)

Organization: UN Population Fund
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 06 Nov 2013

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We are pleased to re-announce the following vacancy:

VACANCY NO.: Job ID 234

CLOSING DATE: 6 November 2013 (5.00 p.m. New York time)

POST TITLE: Technical Adviser, Monitoring and Evaluation

CATEGORY: ICS-12 (equivalent to P-5)

POST NUMBER: 56297*

DUTY STATION: Dakar, Senegal

POST TYPE: Non-rotational

DURATION: One year (renewable) 1/

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: West and Central Africa Regional Office

BACKGROUND

The Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser (M&E Adviser)) provides leadership to the development of methodologies as well as capacity development and thematic evaluations in support of the implementation of monitoring and evaluation principles and practices to ensure relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability, and impact of the work of the Region. S/He works in close collaboration with Country Offices, the Independent Evaluation Office or any HQ unit with the authority for measuring compliance with technical norms, standards, rules and regulations and maintains close links with both the Technical and Programme divisions.

The adviser will work within an integrated, coordinated and systems strengthening approach, which is fundamental to the Regional Office and UNFPA’s overall strategy. The primary roles of the M & E Adviser are:

• Strategic Results Support• Capacity Development• Evidence and knowledge development and dissemination• Quality assurance on evaluation

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

The Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser reports to the Regional Director. S/He provides overall technical support for monitoring and evaluation across the full range of the work of the Regional Office. In addition, the Adviser provides M & E guidance to all work overseen by the Regional Office, including the technical, operational and programme (TOP) assistance system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Strategic Results Support

• Contribute to the development of regional substantive/technical methodology and tools for monitoring and evaluation, in concert with HQ development of monitoring and evaluation policies, norms, standards, and guidance as well as oversight compliance of same;• Contribute to the formulation of the Regional Programme, OMPs and AWPs drawing upon the analysis and evaluation of interventions in the regions, and lessons from country programmes;• Provide support for monitoring and evaluation of the regional and country programmes in the region, in collaboration with the CO, the ROs, DOS (or any HQ unit with the authority for measuring compliance with technical norms, standards, rules and regulations), the Programme and Technical Divisions;• Contribute to the development of frameworks, methodologies and databases for monitoring ICPD MDG and other national development frameworks;• Ensure the RO’s participation in multi-agency/donor and inter-governmental evaluations of complex programmes and cross-cutting themes, especially as these relate to PRSPs, SWAps, JAS, etc.; • Support the development and utilization of programme indicators and indicator databases• Work in collaboration with RO advisers and regional programme advisers in the formulation and implementation of oversight plan of regional programme funded initiatives;• Ensure results-based monitoring and evaluation plan developed, implemented, and results acted upon within the COs, and RO; and• Ensure the use of results-based indicators, facilitate and support data collection and analysis for evaluation.

B. Capacity Development

• Identify innovative evaluation methodologies and promote their incorporation into UNFPA operations;• Contribute to the development and adaptation of tools and guidance as well as training materials and manuals in monitoring and evaluation and support their use for capacity development of partner institutions and UNFPA staff in the region;• Contribute to monitoring and analysis of reports on humanitarian, economic, political and social factors in development and management of population and development programmes;• Contribute to identify and validate regional monitoring and evaluation experts and institutions for the Fund’s regional and international rosters;• Help build capacity of ROs and COs in the adoption and use of RBM techniques and tools;• Provide support to country office staff and consultants in organization of evaluations• Support, promote and nurture an evaluation culture within the Regional Office and the region;• Coach junior professional staff and associates, direct expert consultants and facilitate working groups and task teams in order to provide support to programme managers, implementers on monitoring and evaluation.

C. Evidence and knowledge development and dissemination

• Contribute to the analysis, synthesis and dissemination of state-of-the-art knowledge and new approaches to monitoring and evaluation practice, in particular best practices, and make recommendations for their adoption at regional and sub-regional levels;• Substantively contribute to the identification, documentation and dissemination of best practices / lessons learned;• Support the office of the Director in ensuring the incorporation of evaluation results and lessons learned in the updating of specific substantive strategies, policies, tools and approaches, and ensure their availability in the organizational system for lessons learned;• Monitor, analyze, evaluate and synthesize results of regional and country programme interventions in the regional and regional levels;• Monitor, analyze and evaluate national evaluation reports, synthesize evaluation findings and identify and disseminate lessons learned in monitoring and evaluation to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the work of the Office and of the region;
• Contribute to HQ initiatives on results-based programme management by ensuring integration of lessons learned from evaluation;• Co-ordinate with other UN regional evaluation units and professional evaluation bodies for thematic evaluations and other evaluation activities at the country and regional levels; and

D. Quality assurance on evaluation

• Advise on the validity of the monitoring and evaluation of regional strategies and approaches;• Develop and support a substantive quality assurance framework for the work of the Regional Office and assist/advise country offices in implementation of such framework;• Ensure that evaluations meet high professional principles, norms and standards in line with UNFPA Evaluation Policy and UN Evaluation Group;• Conduct a quality assessment review of the draft final evaluation reports of country programme evaluations managed by country offices (using the EQA grid of the Independent Evaluation Office)• Analyze and assess how findings of reviews, assessments and other studies related to UNFPA’s areas of work are analyzed, disseminated and taken into account in ongoing strategic planning and programme development;• Carries out any other duties as may be required by the Regional Director.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

i) Values: Integrity, commitment, embracing diversity, embracing change

ii) Core Competencies: Achieving results, accountability, developing professional expertise, analytical thinking, working in teams, communicating for impact

iii) Managerial Competencies: Provide strategic focus, engage internal/external partners, lead, develop and empower people, create a culture of performance

iv) Required Skillset:

• Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness• Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information• Strengthening the programming capacity of country offices• Facilitating quality programming results• Internal and external relations and advocacy for resource mobilization

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree (preferably Ph. D.) in public health, medicine, sociology, demography, gender, economics, international relations, international development, public administration, management or other field directly related to monitoring and evaluation. The graduate or postgraduate degree should preferably include credits in the principles and practice of monitoring and evaluation.• 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience, of which five years at the international level, and of which five years in evaluation of development, health and/or social programmes; include periodic updating of technical skills;• Recognized expertise in monitoring and evaluation;• Strong track record of innovative leadership in managing evaluations, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results;• Strong verbal and communications skills in French and English, and in the relevant UN working language in the region;• Extensive network within the academic and development community;• Field experience is a strong asset.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.

1/ No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulation 4.5

How to apply:

How to Apply:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.

Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at https://erecruit.partneragencies.org/erecruit.html

Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.

*This is a project-funded post.

Organization: GAIN
Country: Indonesia
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is driven by the vision of a world without malnutrition. GAIN is a Swiss based international organization that mobilizes public-private partnerships and provides financial and technical support to deliver nutritious foods to those people most at risk of malnutrition. The organization is delivering improved nutrition to an estimated 700 million people in more than 30 countries, half of whom are women and children. Nutrition products are as varied as fortified cooking oil and iodized salt in Indonesia, flour in Africa, soy sauce in China and biscuits in India, as well as specialized products for infant and young child nutrition, and interventions to protect the most vulnerable affected by emergencies or chronic illness.

SENIOR ADVISOR, NUTRITION, MONITORING & EVALUATION

The Senior Advisor Nutrition and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) will oversee development and implementation of the monitoring plans of each implementing partner, as well as ensure coordination between the research consortium and the implementing partners, in coordination with the focal points in Indonesia, Singapore and Geneva. After development the role will require routine monitoring and reporting of activity progress by implementing partners, the research consortium, coordination and contracting of surveys, and capacity building in M&E among implementing partners, in line with GAIN’s Indonesia country strategy.

S/he will also ensure that M&E lessons learnt from Indonesia’s projects get incorporated in GAIN’s broader knowledge building, advocacy and strategy development, to improve efficiency, effectiveness and impact of GAIN’s programs, and influencing other stakeholders through results dissemination in publications, case studies, workshops and other fora.

Responsibilities:

• Represent GAIN among Indonesia nutrition stakeholders, and disseminate lessons learnt through publications, policy briefings, case studies, and presentations at key forums and meetings.
• Provide technical input on nutrition issues and operational assistance to implementing partners of GAIN’s projects in Indonesia, including on survey protocols, questionnaires, data analysis and reporting, ensuring milestones are met, reviewing progress reports and advise on disbursements of funds.
• For the Maternal Infant and & Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) integrated nutrition/health project, oversee and manage overall project and partner-specific M&E, including, alignment of M&E plans for each implementing partner with project-level Key Performance Indicators and targets, ensuring timely and good-quality routine activity progress monitoring and reporting by implementing partners.
• Facilitating the MIYCN impact evaluation study which will be contracted to an independent research consortium and ensure coordination and alignment between implementing partners and contracted research consortium.
• Support performance management and funding decisions throughout program design and implementation stages.
• Supervise internships of MSc students working on smaller embedded studies.
• Support annual work and budget planning, and resource mobilization for the Indonesia portfolio of projects.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in nutrition sector.
• Proven publication track record – both peer-reviewed and grey publications
• Experience in program M&E and/or operations research, including the development and operationalization of project M&E frameworks and plans;
• Experience in performance management of nutrition, child health programs ;
• Excellent understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis;

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent analytical, research and scientific skills, with a high degree of rigor;
• Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task;
• Self-motivated, high energy and solution-oriented;
• Strong communicator, able to work effectively as part of a multicultural team;
• Ability to operate within Indonesia’s corporate and public sectors liaising effectively with private companies, government, NGOs and development agencies;
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Education:

• Masters or higher in Nutrition / Food Technology or related fields.
• Training or practical experience with designing and implementing M&E plans, use of log-frame

Other requirements:

• Experience in managing local issues in Indonesia and multi-stakeholder environments
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) and scientific report writing
• Ability to use MS Excel
• Be available to travel within Indonesia across all GAIN project locations to provide technical assistance, as well as internationally to other GAIN offices and partners

How to apply:

If you are interested, please, send your CV and cover letter via: http://jobs.gainhealth.org/

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 11 Nov 2013

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

DAI is seeking experienced and dynamic candidates for an upcoming democratic strengthening programme in Zambia. The programme will look at strengthening the capacity of institutions responsible for delivering public services to Zambian citizens; and increasing democratic transparency and accountability.

Duties and Responsibilities:• Contribute to development of common results-based monitoring and evaluation framework based on the programme logical framework• Support M&E needs assessments for selected grantees, and development of related capacity building plans• Monitor programme and grantee performance and results• Monitor and capture lessons learned to inform programme development• Support and mentor grantees to ensure that results-based monitoring, evaluation and reporting is integrated in their projects/programmes• Analysis of results from citizen monitoring tools• Capture and present findings to project team, service providers, community stakeholders and media, as and where necessary• Support aggregation of results at outcome and impact level• Support start-, mid-, and end-line surveys as required• Support capacity building of grantees in monitoring and articulation of resultsRequirements: • 4 or more years of experience working in monitoring and evaluation in Zambia• Experience working with participatory governance programmes preferred• An advanced degree or a Masters in the relevant field of governance, monitoring and evaluation or a related field would be highly desirable• Experience developing and managing systems for project monitoring and evaluation• Understanding of the use of different citizen monitoring tools like community, citizen and parliamentary score cards• Experience in conducting monitoring and evaluation on governance projects• Experience in knowledge management and evidence based dissemination• Experience delivering strategic communications and M&E interventions on governance projects• Experience in working on donor funded projects• Experience gained working with organisations in political transparency and democracy is highly desirable• Candidates must be fluent spoken and written English

Project Location:

Lusaka based with occasional travel within Zambia

How to apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...

Organization: Social Impact
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013

Background:

Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. We provide a full range of innovative program evaluation, management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations and policies. Our global services are in the areas of democracy and governance, health and education, agriculture, the environment, and economic growth.

Objective:

Social Impact is currently accepting expressions of interest for an anticipated USAID-funded project in Afghanistan. The project will assist USAID/Afghanistan to monitor its portfolio of development assistance projects. The project will involve innovative techniques that cover a broad range of technological sophistication in the monitoring and evaluation field. SI is seeking a local Performance Monitoring Plan Specialist (PMPS) and Officer (PMPO) for this upcoming contract.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

The PMPS and PMPO will provide oversight for the design and implementation of the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP), including developing indicators and collecting and verifying all data related to performance monitoring. He/She will work with the Senior M&E Officer, and/or the Chief of Party to develop, refine and implement USAID’s PMP while coaching staff and relevant partners on PMP implementation and associated data collection and reporting. The position will require some traveling throughout Afghanistan, subject to security considerations.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in relevant field;
• Minimum four (4) years of progressive experience in designing, implementing, managing, and analyzing the results of performance evaluations of development projects. Preferably, at least two (2) years should be in post conflict or fragile environmental states;
• At least three (3) years of experience designing, managing, and revising PMPs in-developing countries;
• At least two (2) years implementing quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis for evaluations and assessments, including experience with sampling methods and statistical analysis;
• Demonstrated success in providing technical and programmatic guidance to diverse stakeholders on optimal mechanisms and methodologies for quality performance monitoring, data validations, planning, quality controls, accountability mechanisms, assessments and evaluations;
• Previous experience on donor funded projects in Afghanistan preferred;
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

How to apply:

Please apply at the following link: http://socialimpact.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328457

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

Please submit an updated resume and cover letter by clicking "Apply Now"

We will contact only eligible candidates to further discuss their availability. Please no phone calls. Social Impact is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: Focus Humanitarian Assistance
Country: Tajikistan
Closing date: 15 Oct 2013

Background

Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) is an international emergency response and disaster management agency that provides relief and support services during and following natural and man-made disasters, primarily in the developing world. FOCUS aims to provide disaster mitigation and preparedness programme in vulnerable communities. It also extends humanitarian relief and recovery following natural or manmade disasters and reduces the communities’ dependence on humanitarian aid and facilitates their transition to sustainable self-reliance. Founded in 1994, FOCUS has offices in Afghanistan, Canada, Europe India, Pakistan, USA and has been providing humanitarian assistance and responding to natural disasters in Tajikistan since 1998. FOCUS is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).

FOCUS in Tajikistan is currently implementing the second phase of its Remote Geo-hazards Capacity Building and Monitoring Project co-funded by UKAid of the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) to address threats posed by remote hazards. The geographic coverage of the project includes districts of GBAO, Zarafshan and Jirgital, where FOCUS Tajikistan implements the project in GBAO and Jirgital and Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is responsible for the project in Zarafshan valley.

Project Objectives

1. Further strengthening the existing awareness, assessment, monitoring and emergency response capacity of national government institutions responsible to manage these risks including the Hydromet, TajikGeology and the CoES’ Information Management and Analytical Centre

2. Enhancing the awareness, preparedness, monitoring and response capacity of local communities threatened by these risks in Zarafshan, GBAO and Jirgital

To achieve the objectives stated above, the following key interventions constitute the project’s proposal and serve as its framework of action:

• Government capacity building interventions, including;

a. Apprenticeships for specialistsb. Steering Committee meetings for key stakeholdersc. GIS and remote sensing training and equippingd. Hazard assessment training and equipping

• Community-based risk reduction interventions, including;

a. Community risk assessmentsb. Community awareness raising and preparedness trainingsc. Community structural risk mitigation worksd. Community emergency communication systemse. Community monitoring toolsf. Community pre-positioned emergency stockpilingg. Capacity building for disaster response groupsh. District awareness and advocacy workshops

Objectives of the External Evaluation

The overall objective of the external evaluation is to assess the overall impact of the project.

Specific objectives include:

1. To assess the outputs, outcomes and impact of the project on direct and indirect beneficiaries;
2. To assess the management and implementation processes adopted by the project by analysing the efficiency, effectiveness and possible effects of the activities and measures taken to sustain the results achieved;
3. To assess the level of disaster awareness and preparedness reached in respective target areas;
4. To assess the level of receptiveness and ownership of the communities and their participation in the implementation processes, where applicable;
5. To assess how well the project coordinated with other actors in disaster preparedness – locally, regionally, and nationally;
6. To identify lessons learnt and best practices, and present recommendations for future and similar interventions;
7. To assess the level of sustainability (financially, institutionally, and otherwise) achieved by the project.

The external evaluation will accomplish the above overall objective and specific objectives by reviewing the project’s activities (under each component) against the project objective and expected results.

Methodology

The methodology adopted by the External Evaluator will be participatory with direct involvement of different stakeholders, particularly the direct beneficiaries of the project.

The external evaluation of the Remote Hazards – II project is expected to take approximately 10 days in the field (excluding international travel as well as preparation and post-visit analysis and report writing). The anticipated total timing of the external evaluation is approximately 20 days.

Expected Outputs

The External Evaluator shall produce an evaluation report in English based on a pre-defined formatting template and submit the report via e-mail to FOCUS, SDC, DFID and WHH.

A draft evaluation report, including the External Evaluator’s conclusions, and recommendations, should be submitted to FOCUS and WHH for a preliminary review before completing the final evaluation report for submission to SDC and DFID. One week should be allowed for the review and commenting of the draft evaluation report. The External Evaluator should be prepared to defend her/his arguments/opinions and assessment against those whom they are evaluating.

Once the contents of the final evaluation report have been discussed and all key points clarified with FOCUS and WHH, the report should be submitted to SDC and DFID no later than October 31, 2013.

Required Qualifications

The External Evaluator must have relevant qualification, competences and experiences suiting with the scope and geography of this assignment. The evaluator must have in-depth knowledge and experience of carrying out the project evaluations in disaster risk reduction. He/She should have strong analytical and writing skills and the ability to clearly present findings and drawing practical conclusions, and recommendations. Russian and Tajik language skills would be an asset, but not essential.

How to apply:

NOTE: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview,

Application ProcessPlease e-mail your CV and Cover letter to ft.recruitment@focushumanitarian.org with indication of the position in the subject line.

Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 18 Oct 2013

Monitoring & Evaluation and Outreach Expert – Palestine Market Development Programme (PMDP)

About DAI:

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Programme Overview:

The UK Department for International Development (DFID), is looking to build on previous international donor supported private sector growth in Palestine to address the continuing issue of unemployment and poverty in the region. DAI under contract by DFID, will use the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach to aid in developing a sustainable economic base through establishment of a dynamic and productive private sector.

Increasing GDP will in turn increase tax revenues for the Palestinian Authority, promoting fiscal sustainability and reducing donor dependence. The programme has a number of specific goals it wishes to achieve by the end of the 6 year programme; these include increasing employment and direct increases in business development and enterprise performance.

Objectives of the role:

The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Outreach Advisor will have overall responsibility for designing this system and with setting up a monitoring framework to gather data needed to assess progress against the intended goals and benchmarks. As part of this role you will also work alongside the Gender Expert to integrate gender strategy into programme interventions.

In addition to overseeing the PMDP M&E system, the M&E and Outreach Advisor will be responsible for supporting the Gender Expert to integrate gender strategy into programme interventions. Initially, the role will focus on the M&E framework for PMDP – ensuring that it aligns to the National Strategy, provides useful information to the Palestinian Leadership, DFID and DAI.

Length of the project: 6 years

Engagement: LTTA for years 1 and 2 (Full time), then STTA until end of project.

Start Date: October 2013

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation system and baselines for reporting progress, and maintain reporting procedures and guidelines in compliance with DFID and DAI Home Office systems

• Employ and oversee a rigorous monitoring and evaluation system to track the progress of all activities and outputs, including a strong focus on evaluating gender awareness and participation in all PMDP activities

• Develop specialized monitoring tools and data collection protocols to ensure accurate collection and verification

• Track PMDP’s progress and evaluate its impact in an integrated manner allowing for on-going learning and program adjustments

• Contribute to capacity development of the Palestinian Authority to conduct baseline surveys, data collection, and studies

• Provide training and mentoring to all PMDP staff on M&E, including field-based staff in four county offices and other field locations as required

• Manage project communications and PR with stakeholders and disseminate project information

• Coordinate and oversee project impact evaluation activities to assess the outcomes and impacts of PMDP’s activities, especially efforts funded through the grants facilities

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in evaluation, social sciences, or other related field is required

• Between 5-7 years of professional work experience developing, implementing, and managing M&E systems, including field level activities of which 3 years involve large-scale development projects

• At least four (4) years of professional work experience in M&E systems for rural/agricultural development

• Demonstrated experience with gender mainstreaming in agriculture/market development projects

• Past experience leading and building the capacity of teams of M&E officers, including remote, field-based staff, to meet program needs and deliverables

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Strong background and training in field research methodologies

• Experience working in Palestine or the Middle East and post-conflict countries is desirable

How to apply: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...

Deadline for Applications - Friday 18th October

How to apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...