JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you passionate about monitoring and evaluation, have a strong commitment to driving positive change, we would love to hear from you!
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Regional M&E Coordinator will provide strategic and technical support to the NRC’s monitoring and evaluation efforts. These include supporting the implementation of NRC M&E standards, systems and practices to produce, measure and demonstrate improvements in programme performance and inform evidence-based decision making. The Regional M&E Coordinator will assist country programs in increasing the capabilities of staff to implement M&E systems, tool and practices consistently to improve program quality and impact. The following is a brief description of the role.
Specific responsibilities
Support the rollout and implementation of NRC M&E frameworks, plans and standardization of data collection methods, tools, templates and guidelines; regionally and at country office levels
In collaboration with regional programme and core competency advisors, support deployment and use of M&E guidance and tools for primary programming sectors in the region
Work with countries and support in monitoring of project activities, thus contributing to timely implementation of activities and adaptation to changed circumstances
Support countries in the region with tools and appropriate methodologies for assessments of beneficiary needs, so that results are actionable and easily communicated
Support the evaluation of projects including mid-term, final or impact project evaluations, ensuring that activities are effectively and responsively addressing beneficiary needs
Provide hands-on technical assistance to country offices in the region by contributing technical inputs to or reviewing M&E components of project proposals
Participate and advise on programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design and budgeting for M&E in the region
Support programme staff in planning for and executing M&E best practises, including data collection methodology & tools, data management, analysis and usage
Contribute actively to an M&E learning community within NRC, support efforts to enhance M&E systems and standards across the organization
Coordinate with M&E staff at HQ, other regions and peer organization in developing best practices, facilitate lessons learned and coordination
Support development and review of dashboard, other data visualization tools as well as reports
Map capacity building needs in the region and support training of programme and M+E support staff on M+E technical and conceptual areas
Support M&E and programme staff in implementation of mobile data collection system and other initiatives within the region
Standardise and expand on the use of digital data collection to ensure better communication between operational level activities and management
Promote the rights of refugees, IDPs and returnees in line with the regional strategy
Critical interfaces
Coordination: Regional CC Advisors
Project planning: CC Specialist in each country.
Area operations: Area Managers and Filed coordinators.
Implementation: Monitoring & Evaluation staff
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional competencies:
University degree preferably in statistics, operations research, quantitative analysis, public policy, economics, or other social science fields, with advanced training in rigorous empirical research and evaluation methodologies
Experienced professional with a minimum of 8 years working at intermediate level of M&E design and implementation. Experience required in contemporary qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method evaluations involving major international donor programs
Thorough familiarity with principles and current approaches to M&E using both quantitative and qualitative methods
Demonstrated significant experience in monitoring and evaluation for large and complex programs, providing specific, sound, and rigorous M&E technical assistance
Extensive experience in developing baseline research, logic models, data collection and analysis, mid-term evaluation, and outcome evaluation
Understanding of donor expectations and trends in M&E
Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods
Solid experience of work with windows based computer software, SSP, GIS, excellent at Excel and use of Digital Data Gathering (DDG) technology
Experience in conducting M&E activities in highly insecure context and for programme using community based approach (including data collection, statistical analysis, qualitative research, outcome monitoring and dissemination of results)
Experience in designing survey and research tools, organizing and delivering training workshops, managing community mobilization and advocacy activities for local non-governmental organizations
Ability to work closely with field based national staff and experience in various staff training
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of the context in East Africa and Yemen Region
Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
Experience working with various donors and conversant with their technical frameworks and strategies (eg. UNHCR, DFID, SIDA, NMFA, ECHO, EU etc.)
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills (qualitative and quantitative)
Excellent one to one and group communication /information presentation skills
Experience in training and capacity building in M&E mechanisms at various project levels
Good understanding of various donors’ requirements
Experience in designing and leading on specific development research projects
Experience working with statistical computer software packages
Project design and management skill
Behavioural competencies
Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals not under supervisory control and manage long-distance relationships to achieve results
Ability to engage and motivate staff and partners in a challenging new area.
Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision
Able to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines
Excellent organization and planning skill
Handling insecure environments
Managing resources to optimize results
Managing performance and development
Initiating action and coping with change
Culturally sensitive and coping with a changing environment
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment.
Prior experience in the regional context preferred.
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