Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist Jobs at United Republic of Tanzania June 2014
Organization: World Vision
Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Closing date: 30 Jun 2014
This is your opportunity to use your finance management experience to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world’s most vulnerable children.
You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, Tanzaniahas overall responsibility for providing coordination and leadership for strategic information, dissemination, and monitoring and evaluation of the project. The M&E Specialist is responsible for all project monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities. The M&E Specialist leads the development of and manages the Project’s Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP). The M&E specialist should have experience working with capacity building of local partners in M&E, and familiarity with PEPFAR/USG indicators.
As a Humanitarian organisation, we believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Conduct readiness assessment regarding M&E—what are the incentives at the system level, which are the beneficiaries, what is the existing capacity.
- Oversee and execute M&E activities included in the Annual Work Plan, with particular focus on results and impacts as well as in lesson learning.
- Identify the need and draw up the Terms of Reference (ToR) for specific project studies. Recruit, guide and supervise consultants or organisations that are contracted to implement special surveys and studies required for evaluating project effects and impacts.
- Organise (and provide) refresher training in M&E for project and implementing partner staff, local organizations and primary stakeholders with view of developing local M&E capacity.
- Design and implement a system to identify, analyse, document and disseminate lessons learned.
REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience and demonstrated practical skills in monitoring and evaluation of voice and accountability programs
- Demonstrated ability and skills in analysis and report writing – a written sample will need to be submitted.
- Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles and practices
- Knowledge and significant experience in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and systems required for community development programs
If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Tanzania, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply:
Find the full description andapply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.