PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and Qualifications
Postgraduate degree in political science, social science, evaluation, development studies or similar social sciences field
Familiarity with a range of M&E approaches and methods, especially qualitative methods
Demonstrable expertise in programme evaluation for complex peacebuilding programmes
Demonstrable understanding of Platform’s conceptual area, especially political settlements and measuring their changing dynamics
Track-record in writing compelling and insightful donor reports that evidence impact and learning
Experience
At least five-years experience in programme monitoring and evaluation in fragile contexts, including Somalia (a specific focus on peacebuilding or rights or governance programmes an advantage)
Experienced in developing learning and adaptive working cultures and methods to support collective reflection, assessment on progress and strategic and tactical adaptation
Experience in designing and developing learning and training programmes in areas related to the programme’s field of work.
Experience in generating effective programme communications, including social media feeds and email dissemination lists, able to write compelling copy for websites and social media dissemination
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and political environment and willing to iterate job role as part of a collaborative process of shaping an innovative peacebuilding programme with flexibility
Excellent written and oral communications skills – able to present and synthesize complex information to programme leadership and a senior external audience
Excellent knowledge/information management skills including use of relevant data collection/storage and database tools and software
Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Strong project management skills
Able to design and coordinate range of data collection processes including post-event surveys, and key informant interviews, as well as qualitative analysis methodologies
Able to managing donor relations and representing programmes to donors
Comfortable working in a diverse working culture
Fluency in spoken and written English and Somali
Applications can come from both individuals and firms putting forward individuals, and must include the following:Only applications from candidates (individuals or consultancy firms) that fulfil all the above criteria will be considered for the position. You will only be contacted if you are invited for an interview.
Apply via :
riftvalley.wufoo.com
