Vacancy: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

                                         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 pciindonesia@yahoo.co.id
 ;
include the word “ Indonesia – PCI, M&E Specialist” in the subject header.
closing
date: January 26, 2012
PCI is
an equal opportunity employer