Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist - PCI

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
 
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Project
Concern International (PCI) is currently seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation
(M&E) Specialist to lead the Monitoring and Evaluation activity of Disaster
Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation project in Bengkulu. This is a
3-year project that aims to achieve strengthened resilience of vulnerable rural
populations in Bengkulu Province to disaster and climate change through the
following three intermediate results: strengthened institutional capacity for
disaster and climate change management; reduced exposure and vulnerability
through adapted livelihoods; improved disaster preparedness practices of
communities through knowledge and education. 

The
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will contribute to the overall design and
implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities including baseline,
final assessments, and design and management of trigger and performance
indicators systems.  In addition, s/he
will be responsible for establishing, implementing and overseeing effective
Disaster Risk Management monitoring and information systems, including
activities related to quality assurance, capacity building, integration and
institutionalization of M&E systems among PCI and collaborating partners. S/he
will also set standards to improve program design, quality and
documentation.  
A
secondary responsibility will be to support and oversee training/capacity
building activities ensuring that training design and approach are
participatory and based on the principles of adult learning.
 
The
position will be based in Bengkulu
 
 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
·          Work with program management team to refine and implement
Performance Management Plan (PMP) 
·          Oversee the design and implementation of baseline
assessments, program reviews, mid-term final evaluations and special studies.
·          Prepare a monitoring and evaluation plan for the CADRE
program, measuring the impact of the program against goals and indicators throughout
the life of the program. ensure that effective M&E systems and standards are
incorporated into the overall program design and implementation of the program
·          Design, implement and/or provide technical assistance and
training on quality assurance and improvement of
programmatic interventions. 
·          Strengthen M&E capacity of PCI’s partners, including
data management, analysis, reporting and utilization of findings for program
improvement and application of state of the art M&E methods and techniques.
·          Oversee the identification, documentation and sharing, both
within PCI and externally, of best and promising practices, including programs’
success stories, develop, and implement dissemination strategy. 
·          Routinely visit program sites to observe data collection,
conduct data verification exercises, evaluate processes and assist local NGO
partners in M&E activities in accordance with the program work plan.
·          Prepare and submit narrative reports based on the
findings.  The reports should
particularly focus on the impact of services provided by PCI and its
implementing partner in this CADRE program and adjustments to the program for
more effectives.
·          Analyze findings and outcomes of M&E activities
regularly, and provide feedback and updates to CADRE management Team, including
identification and mitigation of factors which may hinder program from reaching
desired outcomes.
·          Provide training in assessment & monitoring
methodologies to relevant staff and NGO partner. 
·          Oversee the design and operation of databases for the entry
and analysis of survey data.
·          Orient key staff and partners to M&E plans, data
collection and reporting methodologies. 
·          Contribute to PCI’s international M&E agenda, including
support of GIMS (Global Impact Measuring System) and participation in the virtual
Global M&E team.   
·          Collaborate and coordinate activities with program research
partners to effectively measure and evaluate the relative impact of various
community mobilization approaches.
·          Review and support training design and quality
implementation.
·          Design and oversee training evaluations
·          Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
 
 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 
·         Bachelor degree (Masters or equivalent degree preferred) in
Environmental, Social Welfare or Social Science, with broad-based expertise in
monitoring and evaluation methodologies. 
·          At least four years of experience related to M&E for
development programs and sound experience in planning and programming.  
·          Experience and capacity in institutionalizing M&E systems
and standards.
·          Strong experience with data collection, management, analysis
and report production.
·         Considerable work experience and capacity to collaborate
with partners at multiple levels
·         Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite,
including knowledge of common statistical software packages, DRR  information technologies and software
applications, relational database systems and web technologies.
·          Proficient in English, spoken and strong writing skills to
prepare reports, promotional materials and oral presentation 
·         Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
with both technical and non-technical staff.
·         Excellent inter-personal and inter-cultural skills.
·         Excellent training and M&E capacity building skills.
 
Interested Parties: Email resume to Careers@projectconcern.org
; include
the word “Indonesia – PCI, M&E Specialist” in the subject header.
closing date: January 18, 2011
 
PCI is an equal opportunity
employer.