The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 4000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 4000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Horn of Africa/Yemen/South Sudan and Uganda, with regional office in Nairobi, Kenya is implementing Refugee/IDP programmes in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Yemen, Djibouti, South Sudan, Uganda and light foot print operation in Eritrea. Prioritized activities focus on shelter; WASH, Education, Food Security and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA). The M & E Manager will be based at the Regional office in Nairobi/Kenya. He/she reports to the Regional Programme Director and will provide overall regional strategic direction on M & E. Applicants for this position may be considered for similar positions in other countries within the region.
Job description
Plan, set up and implement the regional programme M&E, learning and reporting mechanism
Participate in the formulation, review and implementation; and lead in monitoring of the Regional Strategy Plan (RSP)
Participate in the preparation of funding proposals, including support to project managers in proposal writing
Compile the quarterly and annual balance score card reports for the report and ensure timely submission of the same
Update regional meetings on progress in performance against set targets in the region
Monitor progress against projects, indicate bottlenecks and suggest corrective actions and maintain database on performance against project targets
Regularly provide feedback to Project Managers on projects progress and bottlenecks
Identify needs and coordinate capacity development of relevant staff in project M&E, learning and reporting
Provide technical advice and backstopping support to Project Managers on setting and monitoring targets
Plan and execute project assessments, reviews and evaluations in coordination with the Program me Directors/Managers
Ensure project plans are aligned with M&E and reporting framework (internal NRC monitoring tools)
Develop and review M&E and learning tools including the data management system of NRC HoA in line with NRC's global tools
Develop innovative way of working using new technology and other Information, Communication Technology (ICT) in the M&E, learning and data management and ensure the mainstreaming of these technologies into NRC HoA programming
Ensure close collaboration with NRC M&E Technical Advisors on global M&E initiatives (M&E Data Management Project)
Ensure close collaboration with the Communication and Advocacy unit in regards to external knowledge sharing and evidence based advocacy and related external communication
Develop M&E Training Module for the capacity building of programme staff
Supervise NRC HoA M&E Team
Qualifications
University degree preferably in statistics, social sciences, development or other relevant discipline.
Minimum 5 years’ relevant working experience in M&E design and implementation
Solid experience of work with windows based computer software, SSP, GIS, excellent at excel
Proven skills and experience in report writing
Understanding of issues in complex emergencies and crisis contexts Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills
Personal qualities
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Strong analysis skills (qualitative and quantitative)
Excellent information presentation skills
Experience in training and capacity building in M&E mechanisms at various project levels
Good understanding of various donors’ requirements
Experience in designing and leading research & evaluation projects
Experience working with statistical computer software packages
Project design and management skills
We offer
Commencement: ASAP
Contract period: 12 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions. Please note that tax fees may occur for some countries.
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya, with frequent travels to countries in the region.
Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply through www.nrc.no, then vacancies
