Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

Type: Full time, Exempt, not eligible to receive overtime pay
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Location: Gaza Strip
Reports to: Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate supports M&E processes for UPA programming in the Gaza Strip, West Bank, Lebanon, and Jordan with the goal of improving the quality of services provided to beneficiaries. Reporting to (and with guidance from) the Regional M&E Manager, this role will lead M&E processes for specific projects, in accordance with agreed standards and principles. This will include working with program staff to develop monitoring tools, training and supporting partner M&E staff, collating, cross-checking, and analyzing data received from programs staff, and compiling M&E reports. To ensure coordination and consistency across the M&E unit, this position will cooperate closely with the Regional M&E Manager and programs staff.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, statistics, or international development, preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of Monitoring and Evaluation experience at an NGO (national or international)
• Experience in data analysis and management for project monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in dealing with various types of stakeholders (Beneficiaries, CBOs, Local NGOs)
• Very good command of written and verbal Arabic and English
• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to independently conduct Statistical analysis, in collaboration with programs staff as appropriate.
• Ability to contribute to written analysis for program monitoring and reporting.
• Experience managing electronic data collection tools such as kobo and ODK.
• Technical training in M&E tools is desirable.

Required interpersonal skills:

• Commitment to UPA work policies and standards as well as to humanitarian values.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage priorities, take initiative, meet multiple competing deadlines, and work without constant supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate clear analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Professional attitude and the ability to build successful working relationships with colleagues. Demonstrate a real commitment to humanitarian work and an understanding of community based issues in MENA Region.
• Good communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate an idea and to structure communications clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• A high sense of discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive protection information and personal data.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable to the needs of the team and organization
• Comfortable seeking guidance and clarification in a timely manner as needed to succeed in the role.

To apply, please send a 1 page cover letter and 2 page CV to [email protected] by midnight on 21 April, 2023. 

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