Location: Yemen
Deadline: 15 Nov 2013
Description
Deadline: 15 Nov 2013
Description
This position is contingent on funding
PROGRAM/ DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
During this critical period in Yemen, Mercy Corps is not only providing humanitarian assistance but also working closely with its Yemeni partners and local communities to implement programs that emphasize long term development and resilience building. It is essential that Mercy Corps have strong systems in place to monitor, evaluate, and measure the impact of its work. The information gathered through these activities both helps Mercy Corps to strengthen its programming and assists us in remaining accountable to communities and donors alike.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
As Mercy Corps’ Yemen program enters a new phase, it is essential that the strongest possible systems are in place to support monitoring and evaluation. The M&E Specialist will be responsible for developing these systems, training staff to use them, and ensuring that they are followed. S/he will serve as a resource for program staff, advising them on program design, gathering of baseline data, developing and implementing M&E plans, and impact assessment. S/he will oversee staff charged with data tracking and reporting. S/he will also serve as the main point of contact for M&E issues with partners and donors.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· M&E System Development. The M&E Specialist will work with the country program team to upgrade existing systems, or institute new systems, for monitoring and evaluating development programming. S/he will ensure that these systems produce data and evidence that can be used to demonstrate the impact of Mercy Corps’ activities on the communities and individuals we serve.
· Implementation of Baseline Study and Evaluations. Lead the design and implementation of projects baseline studies in coordination with Mercy Corps’ partners and program staff. Coordinate and oversee evaluations of Mercy Corps’ project activities.
· Training and Capacity Building. Develop and implement trainings for expatriate and national staff, ensuring that they have the tools and skills they need to appropriate design, monitor, and evaluate programs.
· Team Management. Manage a team that is primarily responsible for data tracking and reporting. Supervise any new staff hired to assist with M&E. Build team members’ capacity and ensure close coordination with the program team.
· Representation and Coordination. Represent Mercy Corps in meetings and discussions on all M&E issues with Mercy Corps’ implementing partners and donors. Ensure close coordination with the partners on a baseline study, development of a performance monitoring plan and common indicators, and evaluation.
· General Management Support. Assist in the development of strategic and operational plans for Mercy Corps’ development programs.
· Security. Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership. Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies
Organizational Learning: As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
ACCOUNTABILITY:
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Director of Programs
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Works closely with program managers, head of offices, communication manager and M&E national staff.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor’s degree in related field.
· A minimum of 7 years relevant NGO professional experience, including at least four years working in M&E for non-governmental organizations working in international relief and development.
· Experience in developing and implementing baseline studies and evaluations.
· Significant experience in training and capacity building.
· Experience with USAID and other donors.
· Strong knowledge of computer programs typically used for data tracking and reporting (e.g., Excel, Access, or others).
· Excellent oral and written communications skills (English).
· Arabic skills preferred.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
Ability to work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly intense and fluid work and security environment.Ability to communicate and manage effectively in a situation that relies primarily on remote management. Strict adherence to Mercy Corps security policies and procedure. Respect for local cultural norms and traditions and ability to live in Middle Eastern cultural environment. Capacity to spark innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to programming and to inspire groups to collaborate closely to implement high-quality programs. Desire and ability to learn and grown, both personally and professionally.
LIVING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This unaccompanied position will be based in Taiz, Yemen, with frequent travel to the field and will require residing in group housing in an austere environment. The successful candidate must be able to work in an environment with power, transportation and communication challenges and must follow all security protocols at all times.
Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues
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