Monitoring & Evaluation and Communication Officer

Private Sector Development Cluster Project (PSDCP)

The Federation of Palestinian Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (FPCCIA) in partnership with the Palestinian Ministry of National Economy (MoNE) have received financing from the French Development Agency (AFD) to implement the Private Sector Development Cluster Project “PSDCP” in West Bank and Gaza (2012-2016). The project’s operational unit is hosted within the FPCCIA.
The objective of the PSDCP is to strengthen the competitiveness of the local companies, especially the MSMEs, in order to increase their local market share and/or explore new markets for export through (1) supporting the structuration of productive sectors/sub-sectors with high potential by the creation of linkages between the stakeholders of a same value chain on a defined territory through the cluster approach and (2) improving the public-private dialogue.
Within this project, FPCCIA seeks to hire highly a qualified individual to fill the position of a Monitoring & Evaluation and Communication Officer with immediate availability for a full time position
Job summary:
Under the guidance and supervision of the project Team Leader, the Monitoring & Evaluation and Communication Officer will be responsible for overall monitoring & evaluation and communication activities of the PSDCP project for ensuring that the project maintains its strategic vision and that its activities result in the achievement of its intended outputs and results.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
-Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures.
-Monitor all project activities and progress towards achieving the project outputs.
-Report monthly and quarterly on all project activities to the Project Team Leader.
-Provide inputs, information, statistics and monitoring reports for quarterly, annual and other reports to Project Team Leader.
-Assist Team Leader in the preparation of reports on the findings and lessons learned from project interventions.
-Collection and compilation of data from field to document case studies.
-Support project staff on appropriate ways to properly document, organize and capture project progress.
-Conduct field monitoring visits of project activities as and when required.
-Collect entry and analysis of data for various surveys/studies undertaken internally and externally.
-Develop a variety of communication products for the project like success stories, Factsheets.
-Collect testimonials, beneficiaries’ quotes and photographs.
-Produce internal and external communications, materials including video case studies, photo essays and documentaries
-Assist in organizing events, ceremonies, workshops and seminars
-Other duties, as assigned by the Team Leader.

Key Qualifications:
-University degree in Business Administration, Economics or any other related field.
-Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in M&E and Communications.
-Previous work experience with INGOs, local NGOs or Donor Funded projects.
-Proven experience in performing the mentioned or similar tasks and responsibilities.
-Expertise in analyzing data using statistical and other relevant tools.
-Planning and problem solving skills.
-Excellent oral and written communication, presentation skills in English and Arabic.
-Professional attitude and ability to work in a team.
-Highly organized, able to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively, and ability to work under pressure.
-Willingness to improve skills and knowledge.
-Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Application:
Candidates who possess the above requirements are encouraged to submit their CVs along with a cover letter explaining their suitability for the position in addition to three references no later than December 27th, 2015 to

[email protected]

Make sure you include “Monitoring & Evaluation and Communication Officer” in the email subject. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
For more information about PSDCP, Please visit the Project’s website. www.pal-cluster.ps

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