Position Overview;
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Assistant will assist support to the Evaluation and Strategy Team in carrying out key activities as outlined in various AESA strategic documents. Key to this role would be to ensure that work-outputs are completed and meet the required set standards. Specifically, the candidate will be part of a process of ensuring that work outputs are delivered on time. In line with AESA’s learning objectives, this role will be an opportunity to (a) strengthen learning processes, (b) building technical expertise in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning to meet AESA’s growing demand and (c) continue building a culture of excellence in measurement and tracking of AESA programmes
The candidate will report to the Senior Programme Officer for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and will work closely with the Programmes and M&E teams and play a supporting role in line with AESA’s workplan.
Responsibilities
Support in the operationalization of AESA M&E frameworks and M&E implementation plans including defining metrics of tracking operationalization
Support data validation and triangulation activities
Support M&E team in carrying out the biannual review’s meetings with the various departmental and programme teams
Assist with the design, development and review of data collection tools and reporting templates
Support programme teams in data collection and analysis
Assist the programme teams with review of grantee and funder reports
Support the development and maintenance of an effective system for archiving M&E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations for major activities undertaken
Support the development and implementation of robust, efficient and effective reporting frameworks that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of knowledge and impact stories.
In collaboration with Programme and M&E teams, contribute to reporting programme progress and key lessons
Ensure proper documentation of innovative approaches and best practices for dissemination across AAS stakeholder groups
Qualifications:
Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in implementing M&E activities of international development projects
Experience in operating project M&E systems
Proven track record in supporting teams from an M&E perspective in the initiation, set-up, operationalization, assessment and close-out stages of programmes
Demonstrable expertise in working with various MEL database systems and in analysing data using statistical software
Skills
Strong quantitative and analytical skills coupled with an ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues
Experience in qualitative data analysis is strongly desired
Proficiency in Microsoft computer applications including financial and statistical packages.
Strong communication, presentation and writing skills including ability to analyse data for relevant information and insights
High level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity
Strong training and facilitation skills with an ability to initiate and manage change and to recognize and adjust to rapidly changing conditions
Attributes:
Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural setting
Self-motivated, goal and deadline driven; proven track record to deliver highest possible quality and within set timeframes
Highly organized with an ability to balance working independently whilst engaging teams.
Excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to represent AAS at all levels and in different cultural settings
High moral standing with impeccable integrity
All Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, and a cover letter submitted by email to recruitment@aasciences.africa with the Position and Vacancy Number as the Subject no later than 2nd March 2021 . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
recruitment@aasciences.afri
