Role and responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation officer is responsible for supporting the NRC Emergency team in the monitoring, implementation and evaluation of activities through data management (data entry, collation, analysis, interpretation and reporting), developing, updating and maintaining databases and proper project documentation. The job holder will be responsible for documentation and sharing of key learning for the improvement of the different projects.

Generic Responsibilities 

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines

• Implement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of action

• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management

• Ensure proper filing of documents

• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

• Build the capacity of staff through trainings and support for effective implementation of the M&E systems, including; digital data gathering, data quality management, routine data quality assessment (including data validation, follow up and post implementation monitoring

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting as per NRC and other stakeholders’ requirements and expectations

Specific responsibilities

• Implement and contextualize NRC East Africa and Yemen M&E framework and SOPs.

• Ensure consistency of approach at all levels in the M&E in collaboration with programme staff using M&E tools developed

• Oversee and take lead the systematic and continuous data collection and analysis on the progress of activities over time and monitor results in terms of timeliness, quality and accuracy in line with the logical framework approaches(LFAs), best practices and project management

• Involve in project development and ensure a very good proposal is designed

• Support overseeing the periodic assessments including baseline, midterm and end-line evaluation and PDM of projects under Emergency as well as assist other projects in other area offices

• Liaising with NRC M&E and other partners to maximize the benefits of data collection, analysis and reporting.

• Provide technical support on M&E and evidence-based recommendations to the relevant Programme Manager, Project Coordinators and Partners

• Support partners and/or consultants in conducting baseline surveys, mid-term review and final evaluation.

• Designing tools, checklists and schedules for collecting data at the input, output and outcome levels in association with the relevant programme staff and based on the changing needs and requirements under Emergency projects

• Undertaking data collection directly or in conjunction with programme staff as required

• Support in the writing and compilation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, midterm, annual narrative and end of project reports

• Prepare and report on M&E’s activities and plans of action at NRC meetings and other related platforms for information sharing.

• Support CO M&E team, researchers in designing and disseminating research studies by providing relevant input.

• Preparing relevant data to prepare case stories and work closely with the program team

• Carrying out routine field visits, visits preceding PDM, baseline and end-line surveys to collect data for potential case studies, taking progress monitoring photos

• Update the monthly activity and/or output trackers in order to feed into the M&E component of the 

Job Requirements:

Competencies  

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

 Professional competencies

Generic professional competencies:

• BA/MA/MSc in Economics, Statistics, Business administration

• At least three years of experience in M&E role

• Experience working in Multi-sectoral and integrated programs

• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts

• Have profound skills in Analytical and research.

• Excellent computer knowledge with command of MS Excel among other packages of MS Office.

• Experience working with Data analysis software/programs

• Willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, facilitation skills and writing skills

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

• knowledge of the English language both written and spoken

 Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Understanding of various donors requirement

• Ability to work under pressure

Behavioral competencies

• Handling insecure environment

• Planning and delivering results

• Empowering and building trust

• Communicating with impact and respect

How To Apply:

Application procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees (If it is possible, attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials). Applications should reach NRC latest by 12 July 2023 at 5:00 pm. 

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NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”

Deadline: 07.12.2023