Data, Monitoring and Research Jobs atPlan International and COCODA

JOB DETAILS:
Accountabilities
• Ensures M&E technical assistance is available and provided at all times to the project team and partner staff;
• Supports the design, development, and implementation of the M&E tools in line with the DGD strategies and results framework;
• Supports the process of project quantitative data analyzing and writing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual project performance reports and their submission in stipulated deadlines and support other project staff and partner in report writing skills;
• Under the supervision of CO M&E specialist support data auditing and verification to assure internal consistency and validity of project activity
• Conduct quarterly data verification and auditing visits based on thematic indicators to ensure high-quality DGD data are reported to CO, NO, and DGD donors
• Facilitates the interpretation and use of M&E data, through the quarterly district review meetings between the project, partners, and other relevant stakeholders at the district level;
• Supports review of progress on a quarterly basis; problem-solving and development of remedial actions ensuring any disparity between planned and actual outputs are addressed;
• Participates and contributes to the development of the monitoring and evaluation performance monitoring plan;
• Liaises with CO M&E specialist to facilitate implementation of capacity building workshops and on the job training on monitoring, evaluation and reporting as required by project implementers and stakeholders
• With support and supervision of CO M&E specialist provides guidance and support to field staff and partner NGO staff in the development and implementation of monitoring tools, which will include, but not be limited to, data collection, analysis, and reporting on project indicators;
• Performs other project related duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator of the DGD Project;
• Collect and document change or success stories from DGD Project interventions and share with the Project Coordinator for reporting purposes;

• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Key relationships
• PU&CO
• Head of MERL
• Head of SOYEE
• Head of Inclusive Quality Education
• Head of Child Protection
• MERL Staff at CO
• Functional networks within Plan

Technical expertise, skills, and knowledge
Gained through education, training, & experience
Required Experience and Qualifications
• Minimum of a basic degree in Project Management, Statistics, Social Sciences, Information Technology, or equivalent
• Minimum of at least five (3) years of experience in the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and research systems;
• Minimum of 3 years of providing training, and in a supervisory and/or management role, in monitoring and evaluation;
• Experience in working on YSLA projects and using MIS/SAVIX for YSLA online data management
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability and willingness to travel within the supported districts
• Computer skills – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet and statistical packages such as SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, and other related packages.

Essential
Knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of the M&E and preferably a minimum 3 years of experience in a Non-profit making organization

Skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills appropriate to the audience
• Proficient computer skills and use of relevant accounting packages
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
• Good English language skills (oral /written )

Behaviors
• Hardworking with the capacity to work independently with minimum supervision
• Honest, integrity, open and transparent personality.
• Team player
• Working towards achieving a team goal
• Be able to Respect all groups of people in the community and culturally sensitive
• Persuasive and able to work with different cultural settings
• Motivated, energetic, and strives to develop and support others
• Result oriented
• Working for the best interest of the organisation and children
• Appreciate child rights and gender equality

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Job Vacancy at Plan International
Desirable
• Working with the project team and ensure project results are achieved timely without compromising with quality
• Good command over conflict resolution while maintaining important relationships: Capability to resolve conflicts
• Plan and schedule own work, interpreting instructions and selecting appropriate methods/tools for delivery.
• Operate in a high-pressure deadline-driven environment with professionalism
• Managing donor grants with strict reporting deadlines

Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact
• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together
• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering
• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Physical Environment
• Working environment will include both typical office environment and field environment
• The position requires regular field travels