Job Details
GSN is seeking a senior manager for this positions.
Objective 1: Manage Monitoring and Evaluation staff and activities.
Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:
Oversee M&E GSN staff.
Oversee relevant M&E activities of partners.
Oversee M&E key staff members of network partners.
Liaise with donors and partners on M&E matters
Develop M&E plans and strategies.
Lead on IRB (Institutional Review Board) applications.
Develop mechanisms for programmatic learning.
Oversee data management and security.
Objective 2: Develop Monitoring and Evaluations tools and reports for Trauma-Informed peacebuilding programs
Design M&E instruments for trauma-informed programs in a diverse set of contexts.
Design different methodologies for M&E purposes.
Conduct conflict analysis.
Create survey instruments that measure levels of distress, attitudes and perceptions regarding conflict and peace.
Produce evaluation reports, conflict analysis, reports for donors, and for publishing.
Design templates for reporting purposes.
Objective 3: Conduct trainings and presentations
Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:
Train for implementation of M&E activities.
Create M&E training tools and manuals.
Train on enumeration and Focus Group Discussion procedures.
Present findings to donors and at conferences
Objective 4: Support Organizational Development
Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:
Support fundraising efforts, including proposal writing.
Support Organizational strategic planning.
Support overall management and administration of the organization.
Internal & External relationships
Internal
Executive Director
M&E manager
M&E staff
M&E consultants
GSN Management
External
Partner Directors
Partner Managers
Donors
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES (which reports/documentation does this rôle produce)
Donor reports.
Program evaluation reports.
Reports for informational and promotional materials.
Articles and reports for peer-reviewed journals.
Editorials or blogs as needed.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
20 years’ experience and graduate level degree in international relations, social sciences, or behavioral sciences.
Experienced in Trauma-Informed Conflict analysis, multidisciplinary approach that incorporates psychology.
Experience in planning, design and implementation of M&E systems.
Experience in application of the logical framework, other strategic planning approaches, M&E methods and data/information analysis.
Experience in Conflict analysis.
15 years management experience with at least 10 years management experience in complex security environments.
Proven track record working in insecure, fragile environments.
Track record of research and evaluation in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia and South Sudan.
Experienced in Quantitative and Qualitative analysis.
Experienced with Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications.
Able to support organization expansion in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Proven fundraising track record.
Track record of presentations for conferences, workshops and donors.
Demonstrated ability to work and solve problems independently and effectively in highly challenging circumstances.
Excellent writing skills, with published works.
Excellent English with ability to speak an additional language (Arabic, French or Spanish)
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
20 years relevant work experience.
In-depth knowledge of trauma and conflict and proven track record of trauma-informed conflict analysis.
15 years management experience.
Experienced in M&E design and implementation in protracted conflict environments.
Track record of research and evaluation in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia and South Sudan Availability to travel to Somalia, South Sudan and Ethiopia.
Global research and/or work experience in Africa, Asia and/or Latin America.
Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Previously published articles and or reports on research related to trauma-informed programming, and or the impact of violence/trauma.
PREFERRED
Fluent in an additional language either Spanish, French and/or Arabic.
