Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation Officer (Mercy Corps Prog

 

Position Type:Regular Employment -full Time
Location: Gaza Office
Duration:Nine months with possibility of extension
Department:Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation

Mercy Corps is a non-profit, non-governmental international humanitarian and development organization, registered in the United States and Scotland with offices in more than 40 countries around the world, including the West Bank and Gaza, where the organization has been active in implementing relief and development programs for over a decade.  Mercy Corps ‘West Bank and Gaza’ has staff based in East Jerusalem, Ramallah and Gaza City offices that implement programs throughout the Palestinian territories.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
DME Officer is responsible to ensure that the MC programs adhere to the PCAP Data Quality Assurance Protocol and other USAID M&E Guidelines and ensure that programs are implementing and reporting the data on beneficiaries’ numbers and progress on indicators adhering to the DQA Protocol and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Monitoring Activities
Develop and ensure an effective mechanism for monitoring activities including but not limited to:

1-Quarterly DQA review for programs to ensure that stated best practices are in place.
2-Report findings/follow up actions and recommendations of the DQA reviews in a comprehensive and timely manner to DME Director using the online reporting system.
3-Conduct, as appropriate, field visits in coordination with programs to ensure proper implementation of programs as per agreed proposals and PMP.
4-Conduct, as appropriate, Spot Field Visits to ensure proper implementation of programs as per agreed proposals and PMP.
5-Conduct, as appropriate, Random Checks of beneficiaries' files and/or activities records to ensure adherence to selection criteria, selection process documentation and archiving of beneficiaries required documents.
6-Support programs in developing selection criteria of beneficiaries.
7-Support programs in developing tools to measure progress in indicators or counting beneficiaries.
8-Being responsible to verify the accuracy of all figures of beneficiaries, indicators that are reported by programs and posted to the Geo-Mis and other reporting systems.
9-Ensure that baseline and end line surveys planned in the PMP are implemented timely and according to the DME protocol.
10-Contribute in the development of sample frames, survey questionnaires and field implementation training and methodologies on data collection.
11-Supervise field implementation of data collection in coordination with program staff and monitoring personnel.
12-Analysis surveys, pre-post tests data and prepare reports
13-Capturing and help in preparing success stories, case studies and qualitative findings of the progress of the program from the field.
14-As appropriate, conduct /organize meetings with programs staff to ensure understanding and commitment to M&E requirements and best practices.
15-Contribute to improving/maintaining the PCAP programs DME systems to be capable of providing the required PCAP/USAID monitoring deliverables.
16-As required, coordinate field and monitoring visits of USAID Gaza field representative to the MC Programs.
17-Contribute in the mid-term and final evaluations of the program.   

Other duties
1-Commit to and support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to beneficiaries and adhering to the code of ethics and policies of Mercy Corps and the norms in the local society. 
2-Perform work beyond normal office hours as required, without additional compensation.
3-Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
4-Any other duties as required by DME Director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: DME coordinator.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Report to DME Manager.
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: DME, Grant Management and Partners’ staff and MC Staff in concern.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
1-University degree in Project Management, Related fields of Engineering, Business Administration, Economic Development, Business Development, or a combination of experience and education in relation to project management.
2-At least 5 years’ proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of development projects and/or project management including reporting for- complex projects. Past work with USAID funded programs is preferred.
3-Experiences in monitoring or management of projects in the field of social and economic recovery programs such as Education, Cash for Works, Livelihoods, Psychosocial, Agriculture development or Infrastructure projects will be highly desired.
4-Understanding of the social, political, and economic context of the Palestinian territories, especially in the Gaza Strip.
5-Excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills and the ability to multi-task.
6-Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work both independently and cooperatively with team members.
7-Demonstrated experience in using MS Office (Excel in particular and statistical packages such as SPSS to analyze and report on data)
8-Excellent experience in survey design, implementation, and analysis.
9-Excellent English Writing Skills and fluent in Arabic.

SUCCESS FACTORS:
1-Excellent communication and coordination skills, with strong personality.
2-Excellent planning and administration skills.
3-Initiative, self-reliant and cooperative.
4-Excellent time and organizational management skills.
5-Excellent ability to work under pressure and carry out multiple tasks.

Qualified persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a one page cover letter and their CV by e-mail to                  

no later than Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate in the email subject; Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation Officer (Mercy Corps Programs)
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