Monitoring &Evaluation Officer

Première Urgence - Aide Médicale Internationale (PU-AMI) is a French non-governmental organization which works in occupied Palestinian Territory since 2002.
PU-AMI is operating in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The organization is working in different fields such as Water and Sanitation program, Agriculture and Economical recovery.
For its 2011-2012 ECHO programs, Premiere Urgence is looking for a Monitoring &Evaluation Officer.
 
-MAIN TASKS
Under the supervision of the Deputy Head of Mission, the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be in charge of:
 
Monitoring and evaluation
-Designing, updating, implementing  and following up the PU-AMI Yearly Monitoring and Evaluation plan;
-Standardizing the M&E process within the mission (West Bank and Gaza),
-Developing systematic and realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on all indicators in proposals/reports;
-Defining SMART indicators and associated sources of verification to measure the results of the implemented projects;
-Developing, standardizing and deploying follow up/monitoring/evaluation tools as data collection forms and computerized database;
-Contributing to the definition & implementation of baseline surveys and impact studies (including surveys protocols);
-Leading regular field visits, collecting & computerizing data among beneficiaries/partners of PU-AMI’s project;
-Collecting, computerizing and analyzing data to produce dynamic and updated statistics and graphs tracking impact evolution of PU-AMI’s project among former beneficiaries, as well as among local communities;
-Permanently assessing the overall economic situation in the West Bank as well as leading local studies to assess the economic development of local areas where PU-AMI is intervening (market surveys);
-Supporting the implementation of the full M&E process in the Gaza strip,
 
Reporting
-Prepare and ensure timely input, asrequired, for weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports and any otherrequired reports (donors reports…);
-Write any relevant narrative reports and submitting them to the Deputy HoM as required,
-Harmonizing and standardizing reporting tools between West Bank and Gaza teams.
 
Capitalization
-Assisting the Deputy HoM in designing and implementing a lessons learnt process,
-Analyzing data and explaining success and/or failure, plus identifying unintended positive or negative effects of the project;
-Writing guidelines about PU-AMI process and methodologies, in support to operations team;
-To handle other duties as required.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
-MA/MS preferred in international development or other relevant economic and social science;
-Minimum 3 years' experience or more in international relief or development in a similar or related position;
-Excellent English oral and writing skills is mandatory; Arabic language abilities is a strong asset;
-Experience in implementing ECHO grants, or other donors required,
-Strong knowledge of Excel and basic statistics is required; demonstrated skill in statistical analysis, MS Access and other databases formats strongly desired,
-Ability to work effectively as part of team in an emergency, cross-cultural and politically sensitive setting,
-Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and work independently and under pressure,
-Neutrality and Impartiality absolutely required;
 
 
 APPLICATION
Candidates interested to apply will send a cover letter (in English) addressed to M. Fabrice MARTIN, Head of Mission, and a resume (in English) to the following email address: [email protected] before the 5th/11/2011. Position based in Qalqiliya. Due to the urgency of this recruitment, this job opportunity might be closed before the deadline. This position will be opened to Palestinians and foreign applicants (national contract). Tel/fax: 092945728