Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

PURPOSE OF POSITION

 Improving the quality of WV Pakistan - Peshawar office and Implementing Partner (Pak-CDP) through capacity building and maintaining efficient and effective monitoring systems and local mechanisms to improve accountability, improving internal information flows, and providing field-based program support on M&E.

 Job Description:

Provide technical inputs in the development of M&E plan and ITTs for the WASH project together with the Project Manager /Programme Officer and M&E CoordinatorProvide inputs and facilitate to design, conduct and consolidate situation analysis, VDPs and other relevant exercises and reports using PRA techniques with other project staff i.e. Pak-CDPFacilitate the PM-EC WASH and Pak-CDP in the preparing of monthly reports and ITT. Review and check consistency of targets and project achievements in periodic progress reports in collaboration with the Pak-CDP staff & PM-EC WASH project on monthly basisPrepare work plan for implementation of M&E activities Together with NWFP-PM and PM-EC WASH and M&E coordinator, develop systems for monitoring impacts of the ProjectConduct regular monitoring & evaluation visits to project sites. Provide recommendations to the Pak-CDP staff for effective implementation of activities to the project objectives.Prepare monitoring visits reportsAssist and participate in conduct of surveys (both internal and external) which includes: Baseline SurveysNeed AssessmentProject Evaluation   (both internal and external)Share results with the teams and stakeholders Assist to prepare and conduct capacity building events for community on M&E related technical areas.Develop community capacity and participatory monitoring and evaluation system including Transformation Development Initiatives amongst the targeted beneficiaries in community, together with the IP Pak-CDP M&E staff.Review and give technical guidance to the Pak-CDP to ensure that project design, reports and other documents related to implementation are aligned to LEAP standards including MSCT- Most Significant Change Techniques.Assist in assessment of project documents and reports in accordance to LEAP standardsIdentify and develop stories with the Pak-CDP staff through MSCT in the implementation of achievements in response to objectives with major focus over women and children.Respond with accurate information in a timely manner to Project Manager and M&E Coordinator for other stakeholders and WVP senior management.Ensure assistance in data management during in-house surveys using SPSS and excel software’s. which includes:Definition of variable using SPSS/ excel softwareCreating data storage and retrieval files on the softwareData verification between hard and softData cleaningReview of the required minimum documentation in line with the progress and monitoring reportsMaintain a databank (a hub of information) with updated cumulative data about the project operational areas, updated progress and other relevant information periodically collectedProvide technical support to M&E and other project staff in Pak-CDPAny other tasks assigned by Project Manager/NWFP Programme Manager /M&E CoordinatorKnowledge and Skills:

Masters degree/university degree in Economics, Statistics, Rural development or relevant disciplines in social sciences
Excellent oral and written reporting skills in English

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Familiarity with data management software (MS Access, MS Excel, SPSS, etc) desirableKnowledge of the geographical locationUnderstands and values diversity and maximizes diversity to achieve organizational goalsProven experience in establishing monitoring and reporting systems and quantitative/qualitative data collection techniquesCORE CAPABILITIES;

1. Communicating information effectively

 Listens actively, shows appropriate non-verbal behaviorPresents appropriate information openly and willinglyDemonstrates excellent group facilitation skills

2. Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly

Understand basic issues relating to area of expertiseIdentifies gaps, trends, priorities and key issuesSees relationship between cause, effects and big picture

3. Practicing accountability and integrity

Clarifies standards that needs to be followedPursues thoroughness and appropriate detailDemonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness

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