PROGRAMME ASSISTANT - MONITORING & EVALUATION

ASARECA Transforming Agriculture for Improved Livelihoods
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a not-for-profit sub-regional organization established in 1994 through a Memorandum of Agreement signed between the 10 national agricultural research institutions (NARIs) of Eastern and Central African countries that include Burundi, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. ASARECA'S mission is promoting economic growth, fighting poverty, reducing hunger and enhancing resources through regional collective action in agricultural research for development. It aims at increasing the efficiency of agricultural research in the region so as to enhance productivity, value added and competitiveness of the regional agricultural system

POSITION 001/11 - PROGRAMME ASSISTANT - MONITORING & EVALUATION
We are seeking to recruit for a Programme Assistant -Monitoring and Evaluation, The Programme Assistant, working closely with the Senior Technical Officer will assist, among other tasks, in preparing the annual Monitoring & Evaluation work plan and budget. The job holder will, inter alia.

• Receive and review periodic reports from different stakeholders (especially the Principal Investigators) and provide feedback on their quality
• Collate draft performance reports from programmes into a comprehensive AS ARE CA-wide report for review by the Senior Technical Officer.
• Work closely with the Administrative Assistants in arranging for workshops and other out-of-the-office related activities
• Participate in field visits for projects performance monitoring and to guide stakeholders appropriately, especially with regards to data quality
• To carry out preliminary analysis on the availed data to help managers make informed decisions
• Follow up on implementation of the M&E framework
• Assist programme manager in facilitating workshop, as well as act as raporteur in selected Programme workshops and meetings.

Job requirement

Qualifications and Competence:

The person will have an MSc in Agricultural Economics, natural resource management or a related field He/she should also have the following skills: excellent planning and coordination; qualitative and quantitative data analysis; progress report writing; basic financial management; communication; representation and presentation. He/ she must be computer savvy, specifically in MS Office suite of packages.

A working knowledge of the external environment particularly in terms of priorities, programmes and expectation from the various stakeholders (policy makers, regional and international institutions, i.e. COMESA, NEPAD-CAADP, FARA, AU, UN, CGIAR etc) as well as good knowledge of donor priorities and requirements will be an added advantage
Duration
This contract will be initially for a period of two years, renewable subject to annual performance review and availability of funding.

Remuneration and other Benefits
The remuneration package is comparable to those offered by similar organisations and includes a competitive salary, medical insurance for self and family, allowances as well as an excellent support for career progression.

How to apply

Method of Application
Applicants should send an application letter clearly demonstrating their suitability in meeting the qualifications, experience and the required competences, A copy of an up-to-date curriculum vitae and names of three referees and their complete addresses - postal, telephone, fax and email. Deadline for receiving applications will be 16 April 2011 and should be addressed to.

The Head of HR & Administration
P. O. Box 765, Entebbe, Uganda.
E-mail: HR@ASARECA.ORG
ASARECA is committed to Gender Mainstreaming.
For more information about us. visit htlp://www.asareca.org

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

The Equity Group Foundation was established in 2006 in recognition of the need to scale up the existing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of the Equity Bank Group. The Foundation acts as the institutional home for the Group’s social initiatives and interventions.

The Foundation’s aim is to catalyse the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa by giving opportunity to the millions at the bottom of the pyramid to be incorporated into the modern economy. This is by leveraging on the Equity Bank Group’s infrastructure.

The Foundation recognises the diverse nature of the socio-economic needs of the people of Africa and has identified six programme areas on which it lays its emphasis. These are: Education and leadership development, agriculture, entrepreneurship, health, innovation and environmental sustainability. These programme areas support the Foundation in realising its vision and mission.

Job Description

The Equity Group Foundation seeks an experienced professional to lead its monitoring and evaluation activities.

The M&E Officer will ensure that quality data is collected in line with the established framework, and conduct impact assessments that will inform programme staff and stakeholders of programme success and provide insights for future strategy.

Activities:

• Ensure collection of relevant data and monitoring of the data quality for all programs.
• Regularly review and improve the M&E system by seeking stakeholder inputs.
• Design and administer the programme database.
• Work with programme staff to ensure that the programme planning, including inputs and targets, is driven by the theory of change and the M&E log frame particularly outcome and impact indicators.
• Synthesise and analyse data for summary and reports
• Develop, refine and manage the process for regular reporting on findings and coordinate with appropriate departments for the dissemination of information.
• Manage daily operations of the M&E system, including support of staff and stakeholders in districts and schools
• Provide technical assistance and data for the M&E component of grant proposal development.
• Foster and coordinate partnerships for independent, external assessments to attain good quality, third-party evaluation studies when appropriate.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in M&E and network with other organisations for best practices and technical assistance.
• Develop a robust M&E system and ensure technical management of the same

Qualifications:

• A degree in business or mathematics or statistics
• Experience with performance monitoring and evaluation.
• Results oriented.
• Skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Computer Proficiency
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by 6th April 2011.

Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

All applications should be in soft and through the email indicated below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

The Equity Group Foundation was established in 2006 in recognition of the need to scale up the existing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of the Equity Bank Group. The Foundation acts as the institutional home for the Group’s social initiatives and interventions.

The Foundation’s aim is to catalyse the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa by giving opportunity to the millions at the bottom of the pyramid to be incorporated into the modern economy. This is by leveraging on the Equity Bank Group’s infrastructure.

The Foundation recognises the diverse nature of the socio-economic needs of the people of Africa and has identified six programme areas on which it lays its emphasis. These are: Education and leadership development, agriculture, entrepreneurship, health, innovation and environmental sustainability. These programme areas support the Foundation in realising its vision and mission.

Job Description

The Equity Group Foundation seeks an experienced professional to lead its monitoring and evaluation activities.

The M&E Officer will ensure that quality data is collected in line with the established framework, and conduct impact assessments that will inform programme staff and stakeholders of programme success and provide insights for future strategy.

Activities:

• Ensure collection of relevant data and monitoring of the data quality for all programs.
• Regularly review and improve the M&E system by seeking stakeholder inputs.
• Design and administer the programme database.
• Work with programme staff to ensure that the programme planning, including inputs and targets, is driven by the theory of change and the M&E log frame particularly outcome and impact indicators.
• Synthesise and analyse data for summary and reports
• Develop, refine and manage the process for regular reporting on findings and coordinate with appropriate departments for the dissemination of information.
• Manage daily operations of the M&E system, including support of staff and stakeholders in districts and schools
• Provide technical assistance and data for the M&E component of grant proposal development.
• Foster and coordinate partnerships for independent, external assessments to attain good quality, third-party evaluation studies when appropriate.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in M&E and network with other organisations for best practices and technical assistance.
• Develop a robust M&E system and ensure technical management of the same

Qualifications:

• A degree in business or mathematics or statistics
• Experience with performance monitoring and evaluation.
• Results oriented.
• Skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Computer Proficiency
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by 6th April 2011.

Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

All applications should be in soft and through the email indicated below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Delegate

The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Delegate is responsible for the development and coordination of the planning, monitoring and evaluation processes of the Haiti Operation for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), improving and strengthening the quality, performance and impact by providing technical assistance and guidance in PME. The PME Delegate will work as part of the Unit which is lead by the Technical Movement Coordinator.

Description of Duties: 1) Provide technical assistance, accompaniment and guidance on planning processes and their implementation in order to develop quality plans, including the incorporation of monitoring and evaluation activities into the plan design and implementation.

2) Participate in the development and improvement of plans, promoting results and a learning culture with a focus on integrating good practices in the field of participatory planning methodologies.

3) Contribute to the development of realistic and achievable plans by identifying and sharing good practices, trends and knowledge with a focus on increasing learning and accountability to beneficiaries and other stakeholders.

4) Review the overall quality, consistency and alignment of the Haiti Operation plans with the Plan of Action and other key documents and provide feedback, technical assistance and support to improve programme plans. Ensure coherence and consistency of plans amongst the programme areas, following the IFRC policies and standards.

5) Support, assist and advice coordinators and project managers in:
a. incorporating appropriate monitoring and evaluation plans and systems
b. assessing needs to inform programming
c. using project and programme management tools (logical framework etc.,)
d. developing and defining SMART indicators supported with indicator guidelines
e. defining data sources and setting data collection methods.

6) Ensure credible, reliable and timely monitoring data that reflects project impact, activity implementation and other efforts to inform ongoing management decisions, strategic planning and uphold accountability.
a. monitor performance and use a range of quantitative and qualitative methods and participatory methodologies.

7) Support the Federation-wide reporting system:
a. Promote cooperation between the Host and Participating National Societies
b. Provide technical support for data collection
c. Ensure data is received in a timely manner
d. Analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative data in liaison with the Federation-wide Reporting Coordinator in the Zone Office in Panama.

8) Coordinate and oversee evaluations, ensuring that they are timely, useful and ethical, upholding the criteria and standards as defined in policies and guidelines.

9) Prepare, design and implement surveys (eg. baselines), real-time evaluations, mid and end-term evaluations, special analysis and other relevant studies.

LATERAL RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Ensure an effective working relationship with the PMER Manager in the Americas Zone Office.
2. Ensure an effective working relationship with the FWR-H Coordinator based in the Americas Zone Office.
3. Ensure an effective working relationship with National Society counterparts and leadership.
4. Ensure effective working relationships with the heads of mission of Partner National Societies and reporting delegates of PNSs and of ICRC.
5. Ensure effective working relationships with technical teams and services units and departments at Zone and Global secretariat level.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

1. To ensure efficient and effective management of Federation resources in the operations/programmes under responsibility.
2. To ensure that the International Federation Secretariat, through the relevant counterpart, is kept fully informed on developments in the country and on the operations/programmes under responsibility.
3. To ensure compliance with Movement and International Federation policies and Secretariat management policies, procedures, processes in the area of operation.
4. To seek management and policy advice and guidance as required.

Duties applicable to all staff

1. Actively work towards the achievement of the Secretariat's goals.
2. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross/Red Crescent principles.
3. Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Basic Delegates Training Course or equivalent knowledge
Relevant university degree or equivalent qualification
Relevant advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) or equivalent qualification, preferred

Languages; Fluent in French and English
Excellent written English

Experience: 1. 7 to 10 years experience in project design, monitoring and evaluation with focus on joint management, participatory processes and gender

2. 3 to 7 years experience in supervising needs assessments and surveys, in data analysis, in selecting and managing consultants and in coaching staff and facilitating training
3. Previous missions in Haiti - strongly preferred
4. 3 to 7 years experience in large complex operation
5. Acquainted with International Federation policies, procedures and systems - strongly preferred
6. Familiarity with current standards and guidelines for humanitarian emergency response - in particular Sphere.
7. Volunteer and/or work experience at national and/or international level in the RC/RC, preferred

Skills: 1. Excellent communication skills
2. Good analytical skills and solution focused person
3. Demonstrate accountability
4. Ability to work well in a multicultural team
5. Excellent stress management skills
6. Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing, email, etc.)
7. Valid international driving licence (manual gears)

Competencies: National Society Relations,
Results Orientation
Integrity
Change leadership
Strategic Orientation
Team Leadership
Developing Organization capabilities
Collaboration and influencing

Optional Information
Additional Information: HEALTH: Malaria and Dengue fever is present in Haiti and HIV prevalence is high, Diarrhoea due to poor water and sanitation. Vaccinations required: Measles, Tetanus, Polio, Mumps, Rubella, Diphtheria, Pertussis and Varicella Strongly recommended: Hepatitis A and B Typhoid and Cholera, Pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009, Meningitis and Rabies. NOTE: THIS VACANCY CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT GMT+1

How to apply

Please apply directly to http://jobnet.ifrc.org and reference Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Delegate 2011-77-fld

Monitoring and Evaluation Associate (Liberian Nationals only)

In response to the increasing trend of sexual gender based violence (SGBV), including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in Liberia, the Government and United Nations has developed a joint programme on Prevention and Response to SGBV. The programme will support the operationalization of the National GBV Plan of Action (2006), which is guiding National efforts to curb the high trend of SGBV in Liberia. The programme also directly responds to national priorities enshrined in the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) and the National Action Plan for Women 2008-2011. The Programme has been organized around the 5 pillar structure set out in the National Plan of Action on GBV i.e. Health, Psychosocial, Legal, Security Protection and Coordination. The Programme is comprehensive and complex given the number of stakeholders and partners. This 4 year Joint Programme will be executed under the overall coordination of the Ministry of Gender and Development (MOGD) and with the support of Government Line Ministries and implementing partners. The M&E Associate is responsible for guiding the overall M&E strategy and implementation of related activities within the SGBV Joint Programme, support the development of M&E plan for GBV Unit, plus providing timely and relevant information to Programme Advisor and Pillar leads and focal points.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the SGBV Joint Programme Advisor and MOGD Counterpart provides leadership, strategic direction in the development of the M&E framework SGBV joint programme Develop the overall framework and M&E plan with emphasis on key results and impacts for Joint Programme in accordance to the SGBV Joint Programme document. Support the Development of the M&E plan for the GBV Unit and involve the unit in monitoring visits; Develops and periodically reviews the programme’s M & E plan; Identify sources of data, collection methods, who collects data, how often, and prepares analytical reports based on gender analysis. Prepare calendar of M&E activities for JP and GBV Unit Facilitates results-based approach to monitoring and evaluation, emphasizing results and impacts Check that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum (such as the steering committee meeting) and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action. The M&E Associate coordinates the monitoring of the SGBV Joint Programme and GBV Unit activities and is responsible for the following: Facilitates the achievement of joint programme and GBV Unit activities results by timely monitoring of the progress of programme and unit activities implementation and ensures ongoing monitoring and reviews of indicators in accordance to the work plans; Facilitate and discuss reporting on JP indicators with all participating agencies. Facilitates and discuss reporting of GBV Unit activities with MOGD and JP management team Monitors the fulfilment of the activities identified by agencies and GBV Unit and provides monthly updates to Programme management team and MOGD Undertake visits to the field ( Once in three months ) to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations might be needed Foster participatory planning and monitoring by involving Programme Advisor, pillar leads, GBV Unit and focal points in the M&E of activities. Design and implement a system to identify, analyze, document and disseminate lessons learned. Document, package and disseminate lessons once every 3 months

Competencies

Core Competencies: Demonstrates integrity and commitment to UN principles and values and ethical standards Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Treats all people fairly without favoritism Working in teams Self-management, emotional intelligence and conflict management Analytical and strategic thinking/results orientation Knowledge sharing Functional Competencies: Job knowledge and technical expertise in the area of M&E frameworks, gender and GBV Strong skills in monitoring and evaluation of development projects Strong team player in the program management team and the capacity to work in multi-cultural settings Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills and documentation of promising practices from the field Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, and other relevant computer applications/MS office applications required for monitoring Proven networking, team-building, and communication skills

Required Skills and Experience

Secondary EducationBachelor of Science degree preferably Gender and Development studies, political science, law, Women’s Studies, international studies, public health or a related field is desirable but is not a requirement A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience as M&E Associate of Gender and Development, GBV preferably in post-conflict situations. At least 2 years of field experience in design of M&E framework for gender related programmes of similar scope and complexity. Strong written and spoken English skills

Monitoring and Evaluation Associate (Liberian Nationals only)

Design, Monitoring, & Evaluation Specialist

Based in Washington, DC

Job Description / Announcement

The Organization
Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 380 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects from 40 offices in 23 countries, including in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and nine African countries. The organization is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff who love their work. You will be joining a highly motivated staff with a good team spirit and there will be opportunities to grow in the role.

Institutional Learning Team
The Institutional Learning Team (ILT) was set up in 2002 with the aim of supporting SFCG as a learning organization by enhancing the effectiveness of SFCG’s programming through a commitment to excellence in monitoring and evaluation, and through continuous learning institutionally and within related fields. The Institutional Learning Team comprises the Director of Institutional Learning, DM& Specialist based in Washington DC (the post advertised), a DM&E Specialist based in Senegal, and a Learning and MENA Region Program Specialist.

Summary of Position
The Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DM&E) Specialist is responsible for providing leadership and technical support on design, monitoring and evaluation across the organization, including managing and supervising DM&E Interns and DM&E staff. The Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist reports to the Director of the Institutional Learning Team. The position is based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities
Key responsibilities and specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Oversee ongoing capacity-building efforts in national staff members particularly in areas of program and budget management;
• Develop organization-wide DM&E tools, systems and processes that increase the effectiveness and accountability of our projects;
- Provide leadership in the development of monitoring systems across the organization, which includes the development of common indicators, tools and processes
- Work with our programs to undertake baseline studies, mid-term evaluations and final evaluations where donors permit
- Analyze data collected by the different programs and share the information with Senior Management and other key stakeholders within SFCG
- Provide leadership and support in the development of the organization’s conceptual framework and theories of change
- Keep up to date with funder requirements and thinking in terms of DM&E and developments in the use of indicators, tools, etc. and provide feedback to the organization
• Support the different field programs to strategize, develop and implement their own DM&E plans, systems and processes, including providing technical assistance;
- Support the Country and Regional Directors in developing and implementing their DM&E strategies, including their monitoring systems, and the collection, analysis and use of data
- Provide coaching and support to DM&E Coordinators across the organization
- Provide support and advice to research projects across the organization
• Ensure the development of DM&E capacity across the organization and facilitate organizational learning and the sharing of lessons learned on DM&E across programs;
- Facilitate cross-organizational learning, which includes providing information, guidelines, lessons learned, and user-friendly learning tools on DM&E on the Institutional Learning Team Intranet website
- Provide orientation and technical training on DM&E concepts and tools to all SFCG staff, at headquarters and at the field offices
• Ensure the financial sustainability of the DM&E Department, in collaboration with the ILT Director;
- Conduct fundraising for and management of any DM&E-specific projects
• Lead on the development of the Learning Portal for DM&E for Peacebuilding (a DFID funded project to establish an online community of DM&E practice for peacebuilding)
• Seek out and manage partnerships with academic institutions that can provide the organization with tools and analysis as well as academic recognition;
• Recruit and supervise appropriate DM&E consultants for specific projects;
• Contribute to the professional development of headquarters staff and Interns;
• Actively support the recruitment of DM&E staff in the field and other staff with DM&E roles;
• Attend DM&E events, conferences, and meetings to keep up to date and maintain relationships; and
• Be directly engaged in the continuing development of the organization, its mission and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge, particularly contributing to its Institutional Learning efforts

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Minimum Qualifications
Essential:
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in design, monitoring and evaluation methodologies
• At least two (2) years of field-based data collection and analysis experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area required (Master’s degree preferred)
• Demonstrated technical capacity to provide support and guidance to project staff on design, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in designing M&E organization-wide systems
• Experience in designing M&E methodologies and tools and the ability to coach and train others in their use
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate evaluations, including experience developing evaluation terms of reference and recruiting and managing consultants
• Proven experience with the logical framework approach
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate evaluations, including experience developing evaluation terms of reference and recruiting and managing consultants
• Extensive knowledge of logical framework and results framework planning and evaluation methodologies and the ability to coach and train others in their use
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional relationships
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality
• Able to work independently and effectively in a team environment
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a proactive approach
• Ability to multi-task and work to meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as web browsers
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Proficiency in French
• Ability to travel (15-20%)

Highly Desirable:
• Prior experience as a trainer
• Knowledge of participatory methods in M&E
• Knowledge of media and/or social change M&E
• Experience working internationally and specifically in conflict/fragile state environments
• Knowledge of data analysis software (e.g. SAS, SPSS)

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education, with excellent benefits

How to apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to employment@sfcg.org or fax to +1 (202) 232-6718 with the subject heading: Design, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist. Please be sure to include minimum salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date, and to mention where you found this posting. No phone calls please. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. Please see our web site www.sfcg.org for full details of our work.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

AMERICAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LABOR SOLIDARITY
BARGAINING UNIT POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST
CLASSIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL IV
STATUS: EXEMPT

Summary of Position: The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist is a bargaining unit position housed in the Office of Program Reporting and Evaluation (OPRE) and supervised by the OPRE Director. For information pertaining to evaluation of SC programs, however, the M&E Specialist, like the internal auditor, reports directly to the Executive Director to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the evaluation process.

Working closely with the Deputy Executive Director and OPRE Director, the M&E specialist leads the evaluation work of the Solidarity Center. This includes the internal work of policy and systems development, and external work with partner organizations to advance the evaluation field for programs like ours.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist is responsible for developing and managing new monitoring and evaluation systems for the Solidarity Center in collaboration with the M&E consortium partner. The M&E Specialist will be the primary liaison with the consortium partner and funding agency monitoring and evaluation specialists and program/grants officers with respect to all monitoring and evaluation issues. S/he will coordinate the development and ongoing management of M&E systems which will be used to monitor and evaluate all SC programs.

The M&E Specialist will work closely with SC’s consortium partner and staff at USAID to develop a mutually agreeable approach to impact evaluation. S/he will have primary responsibility and be the main point of contact for SC staff on impact and other program evaluations.

The M&E Specialist will work with the consortium partner on evaluation methodology and design. This includes data collection tools, measurement instruments and sampling methods, as well as a strategy for gathering initial baseline data, and outcome data at midpoint and in the final year. The candidate will understand and provide suggestions for overcoming challenges to the integrity of the data such as attrition.

The M&E Specialist is responsible for providing funding agencies with well-written program evaluation proposals and reports. S/he prepares and exchanges information and coordinates monitoring and evaluation discussions with other sections of the Center, as required. S/he provides advice and guidance to Country Program Directors and program staff for the development and implementation of the M&E plans that ensure the collection of relevant and appropriate data and the ability to effectively monitor and document the results of SC programs.

The M&E Specialist assists and advises the Director for OPRE and the Executive Office on M&E issues. S/he represents the Center at monitoring and evaluation meetings and conferences. S/he cooperates with other labor practitioners and NGOs, particularly within the democracy community, on efforts to promote and improve program evaluation methodology. S/he has the experience and presence necessary to represent the Solidarity Center accurately and effectively in public fora and in private meetings with donor organizations, partner organizations, and national and international public and private organizations. S/he may be required to travel to the field for monitoring and evaluation assignments, including training of field staff in SC M&E systems and the performance of internal evaluations.

The M&E Specialist is thoroughly conversant with monitoring and evaluation processes and will become familiar with program activities and current events relevant to the implementation of those activities. S/he has working knowledge of and experience in USAID and other donor agency policies, procedures and regulations related to monitoring and evaluation.

Required Qualifications: The M&E Specialist must have the ability to work independently and without supervision and must have expert background in monitoring and evaluation theory and methodology, and knowledge of international relations and trade union and socio-economic and political developments in the U.S. and abroad. Previous trade union experience, and/or experience in the Center as a Program Officer III are highly desirable. S/he must be capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously and of making substantive decisions that have major effects on costs and completion of projects. S/he must have a master’s degree from an accredited university in statistics, quantitative methods or mathematics – or at a minimum a master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a relevant social science, such as international relations, labor relations or related fields, with a major or minor in research methodology. S/he must be familiar with social science research methods and reliable sources of social and economic statistics. Familiarity/experience in working with local research organizations in countries with donor-funded programs is highly desired. S/he must have a minimum of five years of experience developing and applying valid and reliable indicators of complex political, social and/or economic change; as well as experience designing and executing prospective experimental or quasi-experimental impact evaluations. Experience in monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded labor sector projects is desirable. Excellent communications and writing skills are a must. S/he must have the ability to work and interact easily with a wide variety of people. Persons considered for this position must agree to travel overseas on a temporary basis, based on the needs of the Center. Fluency in a foreign language is a plus.

Supervisor: Director, Office of Program Reporting and Evaluation

Specific Duties:
• Lead the development of SC M&E systems in coordination with M&E consortium partner and funding agencies, Deputy Executive Director and OPRE Director;
• Train Solidarity Center program staff in SC M&E systems and develop a broad understanding within the organization of the importance and value of M&E;
• Design and facilitate impact evaluations;
• Assist in the elaboration of performance management plans, including formulation of performance monitoring criteria and development of quantitative indicators;
• Monitor and evaluate labor sector programs;
• Submit data sets collected to appropriate funding agency;
• Facilitate exchange of evaluation models and results;
• Liaise with donor evaluation specialists and program/grant officers;
• Assist in the establishment and standardization of organizational impact indicators;
• Standardize organizational M&E concepts and terminology;
• Train SC staff in M&E theory and methods;
• Write/edit proposals and reports;
• Conduct research;
• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities with other SC offices;
• Develop coalition-building contacts with M&E Specialists in other labor and non-governmental organizations and work with them to advance M&E methodology, in close coordination with Deputy Executive Director and OPRE Director;
• Provide DC & field program offices with information required for the M&E process;
• Recruit outside evaluation specialists and other consultants and technical staff as needed;
• Conduct program evaluations; provide technical assistance and support to external evaluations and recruit evaluators;
• Represent the Solidarity Center as directed;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The duration of this position, as with all positions at the Solidarity Center, is contingent upon continued grant funding.

If interested, please send cover letter and résumé to:

Lisa Humphries
Human Resources Officer
Solidarity Center
888 16th Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20006

E-mail: lhumphries@solidaritycenter.org
Fax: (202) 974-8266

The Solidarity Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Closing date of application: When filled.