Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

BACKGROUND
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) re-established its presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt) in January 2009 and is mainly developing programme activities in the sectors of shelter; education and the provision of information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA). The long term objective of the country programme is to contribute to the prevention of displacement by improving protection; access to justice; education; and living conditions for refugees and internally displaced persons in the oPt.

In the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, the ICLA programme concentrates on providing legal assistance, particularly related to housing, land and property issues for those who are displaced; are at risk of or affected by displacement. In late 2009, NRC expanded its ICLA programme to Gaza and established a legal aid centre for the provision of free legal assistance.
The ICLA programme requires a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer who will assist the ICLA team in all Monitoring and Evaluation (M and E) activities related to the ICLA programme in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem and Gaza.

Overall responsibility
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining all M and E activities for the ICLA programme in the oPt and will (a) work with other ICLA team members to assist in identifying the best M and E system for the ICLA programme; (b) implement this system and related methods; (c) train staff on M and E; (d) maintain all M and E activities and, (e) where relevant, improve M and E methodology.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Work with ICLA staff (including other M and E staff; Research and Information Coordinator, Information Officer; Project Managers and Programme Manager) to develop and implement M and E systems and processes that ensure the timely collection, management, reporting and analysis of valid information on ICLA programme activities.
-Use existing global and local NRC methodology, including the Core Activity Database; and ICLA case databases, as tools for developing the M and E system for ICLA work in the oPt.
-Fully comprehend all aspects of all ICLA programme logframes and reporting requirements and, as necessary, develop M and E tools in accordance with each one.
-Assist in implementing all M and E activities for the ICLA programme in the oPt with support from relevant ICLA staff.
-Provide all necessary and accurate M and E data and analysis for internal and external (donor) reporting in a timely manner as requested by the supervisor
-Participate in ICLA activities; including field trips; training; outreach and legal work as part of developing appropriate M and E methods.
-Work with ICLA team to identify any improvements to M and E methodology.
-Assist with development of ICLA external and internal training plans and evaluation tools.
-Carry out other relevant duties as requested by supervisor.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelor degree in social sciences field; business administration or law. Any higher qualifications related to M and E will be an additional and direct advantage
-At least 3 years of relevant M and E work experience.
-Proven experience in designing, developing and operating Monitoring and Evaluation systems.
-Proven experience in research, descriptive or analytical work, including qualitative and quantitative methods.
-Ability to effectively use MS programmes, including Excel and Access.
-Excellent attention to detail.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Strong organisational and logistical skills - ability to work independently with efficiency and competence.
-Excellent command of English and Arabic both written and orally. Working knowledge of Hebrew an advantage.
-Proven experience of being able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
-Experience of working with IDPs/Refugees is an advantage.
-Experience of working with non-governmental organizations is an advantage
-Ability to be flexible and resourceful.

All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

Commencement: As soon as possible
Contract period: 6 months, with possible extension
Duty Station : East Jerusalem,
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s Salary Scale and TOE.
Covering letter and CVs in English are to be submitted by email to [email protected].
Please ensure that you state the title of the post that you are applying for.

Closing date: 06/02/2011