Danish Refugee Council Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer Jobs in South Sudan
Danish Refugee Council Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer Jobs in South Sudan
Under the supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Coordinator, the MEAL Officer (Surveys &Assessments) will have overall responsibility for planning, management and execution of all surveys and assessments for the Country Operation.
This will entail, among others ensuring that all planned surveys , assessments Evaluations and Research across DRC/DDG’s programmes are carried out and completed in a timely manner while strictly adhering to all internal and external quality standards and compliance requirements.
S/he will be expected to work closely with the other members of the programmes team. S/he will also be responsible for taking the lead on conducting Baseline, Endline Evaluations, Post Distribution Monitoring (PDMs) , Post construction Surveys, beneficiary Satisfaction Surveys, Post Implementation Monitoring and other related household, FGD, KII qualitative and quantitative assessments in all relevant locations and modified as per agreement with the MEAL Coordinator as well as supporting DRC South Sudan Program in the designing, collection, analysis, and use of monitoring and evaluation data for programme improvement, learning, and where feasible to demonstrate evidence and impact.
Responsibilities
Take the lead on conducting Baseline, Endline Evaluations, Post Distribution Monitoring (PDMs) , Post construction Surveys, beneficiary Satisfaction Surveys, Post Implementation Monitoring and other related household, FGD, KII qualitative and quantitative assessments in all relevant locations and modified as per agreement with the Meal Coordinator
Provide leadership and guidance in survey and assessment process, ensuring the full participation of all DRC/DDG programme sectors from planning through data collection to reporting and drawing of conclusions and recommendations.
Support the organisation and implementation of training for qualitative data collection (including, but not limited to, focus group discussions and key informant interviews)
Facilitate the recruitment and training of appropriate survey teams in each field location, training of teams and team supervisors, with the field MEAL Officer.
Carry out data analysis for surveys and assessments using data analysis software’s and produce draft assessment reports. Collate all feedback from programme staff and make edits in collaboration with the MEAL Coordinator.
Deploy fully the use DDG in the conduct of surveys and assessments and train MEAL and programme staff in the use of DDG software.
As requested, conduct a ‘lessons learnt’ assessment and ‘recommendations development’ workshop following each assessment documenting key areas for improvement / amendment at the next assessment, ensure findings are used to improve the process of the next survey and create recommendations for programmes.
Working closely with MEAL Coordinator technical coordinators, Program Manager and Area managers to design appropriate information collection tools and methodologies including ToRs, questionnaires, data entry tools, coding and upload in Kobo, etc.
Close coordination with program and technical coordinators to develop appropriate M&E tools and methodologies, identifying priorities for M&E and follow up on the timelines.
Ensure that all the designed tools, methodologies and other M&E activities are in line with DRC global and country level strategies, cluster’s guidelines and other humanitarian standards such as CHS and Sphere etc.
Ensure that data collection is undertaken in a timely manner having consideration to the ongoing issues
around access and security which may be affecting particular locations.
Ensure that data analysis and report write up and dissemination is completed and that reports are shared with all relevant staff and externally as required.
Ensuring transparent, accurate and timely collection of data by administrating surveys, conducting focus groups of other participatory information collection tools as well as collecting secondary data.
Work closely with the MEAL Coordinator and field M&E officer for the update of the Project Management Tool (PMT) and identifying the delays/gaps.
Cross check the accuracy of data entry with the field MEL officers and help them in data cleaning.
Responsible to draft initial reports on the field collected data, collected by the field M&E teams, Program teams or secondary sources, under the supervision and guidance of MEAL Coordinator.
Responsible for timely sharing initial findings of the monitoring reports with program and area coordination with the authorization of Meal Coordinator.
Experience and technical competencies:
A minimum of 5 years of direct, “hands-on” working experience in conducting surveys, assessments, research, statistical data analysis, monitoring and evaluation of emergency or resilience programmes in conflict or post conflict setting.
University degree in statistics or related studies
Experience in data collection tool through ODK –KoBo toolbox system to design and convert the data collection tools in to ODK is desirable.
Experience in data management using Office, Excel, EPI-Info, ENA , SPSS and/or STATA.
This will include hands-on experience in data capturing and coding, analysis and reporting of indicator data as well as supervising data collection.
Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written communications skills as well as strong team working skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in an effective, pro-active and timely manner.
Languages:
Proficiency in reading, writing and understanding in English is essential
Proficiency in the local languages (Arabic) would be an advantage
Competencies
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
Conditions
Duty Station: Juba - with 50-70% travel with DRC offices South Sudan
Reporting : Head of Programme
Contract: 1 year contract dependent on both funding and performance.
Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates (available at www.drc.dk under Vacancies). This position is graded as A19.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies.
Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.dk under vacancies no later than 19 November, 2018.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
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