Nonviolent Peaceforce Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Jobs in South Sudan

Nonviolent Peaceforce Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Jobs in South Sudan

Job Purpose

The Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor is responsible for guiding the overall M&E and Research for Nonviolent Peaceforce in South Sudan (NPSS)

About Us

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organisation. We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath. NP implements programming through the deployment of civilian protection teams to work with communities. NP has been implementing protection and peacebuilding projects in South Sudan since 2010.

Currently in South Sudan, NP’s 13 teams provide emergency protection and promote social cohesion in communities affected by violent conflict. Programming is founded on the methodology of Unarmed Civilian Protection and works broadly to interrupt cycles of violence in communities, including displacement, child protection and gender-based violence.

About You

You will act as a key focal point for M&E and Research throughout the organization to support greater accountability to donors and promote organizational learning and development. The Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will be responsible for managing the M&E system across the breadth of NPSS programming and accountability functions.

You contribute strategic insight which supports the continued relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of NPSS programming. You will also be responsible for the designing and implementation of assessments and evaluations.

This includes protocol and study instrument design, training and supervision of data collectors, data analysis, report writing and internal and external dissemination of results. As an advisor, you are expected to provide feedback on all monitoring and evaluation activities that are conducted, including internal and external processes.

Key Objectives & Responsibilities

Internal Monitoring & Evaluation

Create and modify M&E tools to be able to accurately capture, measure and assess NP’s UCP methodology and interventions;

Manage processes related to internal M&E and information management; including oversight of field and weekly reporting protocols, project-based monitoring and evaluation activities;

Oversee the continuous development of NPSS’ M&E systems, including approaches and tools that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of useful programming data;

Guide the design of data quality assurance procedures and training to ensure accurate and consistent data collection among NPSS field teams;

Communicate regularly with field teams to support the implementation of M&E and identify adaptations and gaps, regular field visits are also expected;

Lead capacity-building efforts within NPSS, and provide continuous support to help ensure that M&E maintains requisite levels of quality throughout programming;

Guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with management and field staff; including reporting of assessments, evaluations, programme data, lessons learnt and good practices;

Act as a central focal point within the organisation for M&E technical assistance and support including; senior management, technical advisors and field staff;

Work closely with senior management, the program development department, technical advisors, program managers and field staff to develop and strengthen M&E procedures and tools.
EXTERNAL MONITORING & EVALUATION

Manage processes related to external M&E activities including requests for applications, technical input, and oversight;

Lead on all external communication related to needs

assessments, baseline, mid-term, and end-line studies, ex-­post and other types of evaluations;

Oversee outsourcing of assessments and evaluations to external agencies/firms/individual consultants and the recruitment of supervisors and data collectors;

Ensure that external evaluators understand and are able to evaluate NP’s UCP methodology;

Assess all external M&E activities and provides advice and recommendations to NPSS senior management.
RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION & DATA MANAGEMENT

Guide the design and deployment of innovative electronic data capture, data storage and data security systems;

Manage quantitative and qualitative data for the purposes of programme development and reporting;

Develop research protocols for internal and external research initiatives;
Work with the NPSS programming team to identify research needs, projects, and partnerships;

Lead on data analysis, report writing and dissemination of assessments, baselines and evaluations.

Project Development

Support all program areas with the logical framework and performance monitoring plan development;

Provide technical support and guidance on M&E design and tools;

Work with the project development team to create a program theory of change with clear objectives and results, utilizing NP’s UCP methodology.

Management

Provide administrative and technical management for the M&E Officer;

Coach staff to develop their understanding of M&E and research concepts, approaches, and skills;

Support staff to learn and utilize software, such as Excel, Kobo, and other relevant programs.

Qualifications and Competencies

Minimum of a Master’s degree in statistics, demography, development studies, sociology, applied research or other social sciences field.

At least 5 years of relevant experience in M&E and research

In-­depth knowledge and understanding of M&E and strategic project planning approach such as log-­frames, theory of change etc.

Experience with qualitative, quantitative and participatory M&E methods and system design.

Excellent training development and facilitation skills with experience providing relevant and appropriate capacity building for local staff and partners.

Proficient analysis and communication skills for the purpose of report writing and presentations.

Experience in data entry and analysis software such as Kobo, SPSS, STATA, Microsoft Excel and Access.

Familiarity and interest in humanitarian protection, peacebuilding and violence prevention programming and how to measure impact in these sectors.

Substantive knowledge and understanding of the South Sudanese socio‐economic, cultural and political conditions.

A self-motivated person able to work independently without close supervision.

Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

Comfortable with frequent travel to field locations and living/working in remote areas.

Able to effectively promote the mission values, and objectives of Nonviolent Peaceforce.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Nonviolent Peaceforce Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Jobs in South Sudan

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