M&E Officer

Job title: M&E Officer

Project: “Nothing about us without us: Strengthening the role and capabilities of Disable People Organizations (DPOs)” (AID.011869).

Areas: West Bank. (Ramallah office with frequent travel in west bank and Jerusalem)

Implementing organization: EducAid

Contract Duration: 1 year contract with 3 months of probation

Project Summary: The project intervenes in Palestine in the areas of Ramallah, Betlemme, Nablus, Gaza City and Rafah, to promote the rights of persons with disabilities (PwD) through the empowerment of the disabled people organizations (DPOs) obtained thanks to a profound capacity building intervention that reinforces the People with Disability skills and capabilities.

The specific objectives are the following:

Strengthen the role and capabilities of Organizations of People with Disabilities (OPD) in promoting the rights of PwDs, especially WwDs, in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza Strip)

The expected results are the following:

ER1: Increased the ability of Palestinian DPOs to identify, plan and implement interventions for the promotion of the rights of PwDs (and especially WwDs) in WB and Gaza. 

ER2: Enhanced the role of DPOs in promoting access to the right to inclusive education and the right to work for PwD (and especially WwD)

ER3: Improved the effectiveness of local DPOs in advocacy and awareness raising on the local and international community with respect to the issue of PwD rights.

Duties & Responsibilities (Job Description):

Working closely with all the Team involved in the project (Project Manager, M&E Officer, Local partners). Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Local Coordinator will be responsible for the financial administration according to the schedule defined by the project.

JOB PURPOSE:

The M&E Officer will be responsible for the monitoring and ensuring high quality and timely inputs, and for ensuring that the project maintains its strategic vision and that its activities result in the achievement of its intended outputs in a cost effective and timely manner.

The M&E officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities of the Project; assisting the Project Manager in preparing reports on project progress and will monitor the project activities on a regular basis, and will be responsible for the collection & analysis of different data in relation to the project activities.

The M&E officer works in close collaboration with work closely with project team and operations clusters, Government officials, private sector, non-government and civil society organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures
• Monitor all project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving the project output.
• Recommend further improvement of the logical framework.
• Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the project success.
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results.
• Monitor the sustainability of the project's results.
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager on project strategies and activities.
• Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks.
• Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the Project Manager.
• Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system Develop indicators and a monitoring strategy for the project.
• Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to Project Management Team
• Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Project Manager in preparing relevant reports.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project.
• Assist in coordinating across the available components of the Project to ensure effective implementation of M&E.
• Assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use.
• Perform other duties as required.

Measurable Outputs and Performance Indicators

• Preparation of monthly reports;
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing other relevant reports;
• Organize and conduct training on M&E for project  staff
• Assist Project Manager in the preparation of reports on the findings and lessons learned from project innovations;
• Provide input and update information related to project outcome.
• Assist Project Manager in preparing monthly and quarterly reports on project progress.
• Prepare Issues Log and Risk Log for the project;
• Develop M&E system for the Project and for the government counterpart/stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain data base

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

Skills/Qualifications:

• University Degree preferably in Developmental studies, Economics or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E/ in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs.
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports;
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software;
• Strong training & facilitation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships
• Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing Priorities and competing deadlines
• Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support
• In-depth knowledge on M&E and development issues
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology: Good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities;
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, Respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff.
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioural/ attitudinal change
• Focuses on result for the client
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
• Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior
• Valid clean driving license is advance

Interested applicants must include (a) a curriculum vitae (in English) provided with three references and (b) a cover letter explaining their suitability for the position (in English).
Please submit your application by e-mail to: [email protected]

Subject: “Local Coordinator” to the attention of the Country Director, no later than March 2nd 2020 

Applications received will be periodically reviewed and the vacancy could close before the deadline. Only candidates selected for further consideration or an interview will be contacted.