M&E Officer
Context:
CRS Pakistan started its operations in 1954 and is currently working in areas ofWASH, Livelihoods, Education, HIV/AIDS, Drought Mitigation and also supports peace-building initiatives. Alongside this, CRS continues to work in the areas of emergency response, disaster preparedness and mitigation. The Northern Sindh programming in Jacobabad and Kashmore Districts,SindhProvincewas established following the floods in July / August 2010.
The M&E Officer in Sindh ensures consistent availability of quality services to ensure timely and effective monitoring and evaluation of the CRS programs in Sindh province.
Primary Responsibilities:This person is responsible for providing technical M&E support and overseeing all M&E plans for programs. These responsibilities include but are not limited to designing monitoring and evaluation tools, planning surveys or evaluations, reporting M&E data, and working with local partners to build their own capacity. The M+E Officer is expected to regularly visit field areas and supervise the M&E assistant.
Key Responsibilities:
1. M&E Responsibilities:
Create M&E and Analysis Plans with M&E and Partner Support Coordinator and ensure complianceDevelop and ensure adherence to a detailed implementation plan for M&E activitiesDevelop related project M&E tools with the technical support from M&E and Partner Support CoordinatorDevelop and maintain M&E binders and collected dataEnsure maintenance of information tracking systems (tracking sheets or databases) for indicators and Performance Indicator Tracking TablesConduct project surveys or evaluations. Advise Program Managers in regards to methodology, staff requirements, and timing of surveys or evaluations. Lead reflection events.Write reports regarding collected M&E data in a timely manner2. Field Support Liaison:
Field test M&E tools with partner staff and modify as necessary with close coordination of specific Program ManagersUse regularly tracking tables with CRS/partner staff to examine progress towards objectivesConduct regular M&E visit to field, collect data with the help of partners and assist in preparation of monthly/quarterly reportTrain and orient CRS and partner staff on CRS M&E standards, guidance, resources, with particular attention to M&E tools, roles and responsibilities with the Program Manager3. Other:
Assist Program Managers with other program quality initiatives, such as critical reflection events, training opportunities etcWork to ensure that lessons learned and best practices are incorporated into new Program designAny additional tasks assigned by M&E and Partner Support CoordinatorEmergency Response:
As CRS Pakistan responds to disaster situations, staff may be called upon to support program operations. Willingness and flexibility to perform tasks other than described in this job description and work longer hours than normal as necessary to complete critical tasks is required.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Head of Office, M&E and Partner Support Coordinator, Program Managers, Project Officers & all program staff
External: Partner staff, INGOs and other agencies.
Professional Skills:
Masters degree in development studies, social work, statistics or related fieldMinimum four years of M & E experience on similar position in relief and development organization, preferably in INGOProven experience of capacity building of local NGOs on M&EComputer literate (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Internet explorer)Proven experience working on databases like Microsoft access and SPSSPersonal Skills:
Excellent analytical skillsExcellent communication and presentation skillsReady to travel to remote areas ofPakistanfor extended periods as well as travel domestically upon short noticeFluent in written and spoken EnglishPreferred:
Training and facilitation experience, including designing training contentsExperience with participatory approach to community developmentKnowledge of local languagesNote: List of responsibilities, professional and personal skills are considered indicative and not exhaustive; actual duties may differ or change depending on office and agency priorities at the time.
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