Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

 

S/he will manage the M&E systems, coordinating data collection, analysis, and storage as well as reporting to Mercy Corps and USAID.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration: Two years (Full time)

Responsibilities:
-Design the monitoring and evaluation system for qualitative and quantitative results expected from Right Start! Project.
-Oversee the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation systems and preparation of reports for the project.
-Review and assist in preparation of evaluation materials based on surveys and other collections of results information.
-Implement the Project Performance Plan (PMP) by ensuring all M&E data collected in a timely manner.
-Conducts periodic reviews and assessments of quality of program implementation, and drafts reports for Mercy Corps and USAID and others as needed by the Program Director.
-Report writing and editing, including compilation of information and preparation of periodic project progress reports and additional reports requested by Mercy Corps and USAID.
-Maintain USAID web-based Geographic Management Information System (GEO-MIS) and TraiNet database and other project internal databases.
-Track and evaluate project results.
-Collect required data for the monitoring and evaluation system.
-Makes site visits to ensure data collection validity and reliability.
-Participates in design and modifications to the M&E system.
-Maintains and recommends improvements in the M&E system.
-Submit Monthly Geo-MIS and indicator reports.
-Participates in development of annual work plans.
-Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:
-Academic degree (minimum Bachelors in social sciences, statistics or related field).
-Minimum of four years relevant experience and knowledge in monitoring and evaluation processes and operational experience in social development aspects.
-Experience in implementing monitoring and evaluation systems on USAID funded projects. Experience in USAID GEO-MIS and TraiNet preferred.
-Skills and experience in data collection and analysis.
-Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and SPSS.
-Strong communication skills and the ability to work with different stakeholders.
-Fluent Arabic and high standard of spoken and written English.
-Valid driving license.

Application instructions
Interested candidates are requested to e-mail their CV, Cover Letter and References no later than Sep 15, 2011 at the following e-mail address: [email protected]
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Emailed CV’s without job title will be discarded.