Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 14 Aug 2016
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Specialist, Development Food Assistance Program (DFAP), Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Summary
Save the Children is currently recruiting a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Specialist (MEAL) who will be responsible for obtaining, analyzing, organizing and interpreting multi-sectoral project data. S/he will work with host country counterparts in developing, strengthening and implementing monitoring systems to track project progress and impact and facilitate adaptive management. S/he will monitor and assess project implementation progress as required against the program’s Theory of Change and provide feedback to colleagues and partners to improve project activities.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Impact
The MEAL Specialist will also develop and maintain systems to collect and analyze information on inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact of the program. S/he will design and lead the implementation of the project's M&E strategies, requirements and country level activities. In addition, the Specialist will work directly with the technical staff to develop appropriate indicators and select monitoring and measurement tools for project implementation and roll-out. S/he will also be accountable for achieving the results against those priorities. In addition, this position will be responsible for building and encouraging a learning culture within the program, and among SC-DRC. This includes incorporating strategies to encourage critical thinking and data utilization among all members of the team. This is a leadership role and will serve as a key member of the project team in DRC.
Required Background and Experience, Skills and Behaviors
- Master’s degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, or related field. PhD or an advanced certificate in M&E, statistics, or economics preferred
- Minimum of five years’ experience and demonstrated managerial and practical skills in monitoring and evaluation of multi-sectoral international development programs. Cross-cutting thematic areas such as gender, governance and resilience experience preferred.
- Candidates with prior experience in M&E for USAID programs are strongly encouraged to apply
- Demonstrated ability and skills in critical thinking and reflection, analysis and report writing is essential.
- Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing monitoring & 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 working on program and community level Theory of Change, implementing and managing Learning and Research Agendas and data utilization for program improvement
- Experience in planning and managing surveys
- Experience developing and refining data collection tools, developing and conducting the training and ongoing coaching of field level staff
- Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles and practices is essential
- Knowledge and significant experience in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and systems required for community development and gender equality/ female empowerment programs
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing monitoring systems and conducting evaluations especially for gender transformative food security and/or livelihoods programs
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French required.
How to apply:
https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=3769