CARE International is one of the world's leading international aid humanitarian organizations that works with communities to help overcome poverty by supporting development projects and providing emergency relief
CARE Somalia’s Rural Women Program (SOMGEP Project) is currentlyseeking applications from experienced professionals to fill the position of ****Monitoring and Evaluation Officer****who will be based in Burao and Erigavo with frequent travel to project areas.
- Job Summary
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for supporting SOMGEP project team with monitoring, documentation, data management and learning and reporting. S/he will support in implementing the M&E activities, data collection and provide support for analysis of SOMGEP monitoring data through conducting site visits, remote support, among other methods. S/he monitors project activities on a regular basis and provides required monitoring data/information for the project. S/he also works in close collaboration with CARAE’s Monitoring Evaluation and Leaning group team, government officials and implementing partners
The M&E Officer will be based in Burao and Erigavo but will support the SOMGEP Project under the direct supervision of the Monitoring and Knowledge Manager.
- RESPONSIBILITIES
****2.1 Project Monitoring and Evaluations (40%)****
- Provides support in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation framework/plan for SOMGEP project in consultation with the M&K Manager.
- Regularly carries out field monitoring visit to project interventions and collects project monitoring data/information
- Collects and share data against project indicators and objectives as per project M&E plan
- Facilitates and support joint project monitoring in coordination with partners and other stakeholders for joint learning and decision-making
- Support project team in the collection of reliable data/information for the project
- Support project team in the application of the SOMGEP standard monitoring tools for data collection
- Support project team in the design and implementation of mid-term evaluations, final evaluation and other studies as necessary
****2.2 Data management and documentation (25%)****
- Support project team in filing key project documents in accordance with the minimum filing requirements of CARE’s documentation policy and as per project’s M&E guidelines
- Produce and share monthly/quarterly monitoring reports and data
- Support the project team to update the MIS routinely and systematically
****2.3 Reporting and Learning (25%)****
- Provide support to project team in compiling monitoring ,monthly and quaterly reports as per project reporting reporting guidelines
- Takes lead on collection and submission of monitoring data/reports as per project requirements
- Work with local partners and project team members to document case studies, good practices and success stories
2.4 General Responsibilities (10%)
- Participate in MEAL meetings and coordination activities and fulfill any additional assignments as deemed necessary by the organization.
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Education and Training and Relevant Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, project management or related social science fields
- At least 3 years’ experience in performance monitoring and evaluation programs in an NGO setting including developing performance indicators, data collection and analysis
- Experience in M&E methods and approaches including ualitative and quantitative methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience in information/data analysis and writing quality reports
- Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports.
****3.3 Knowledge and Skills****
- Strong IT skills including good comand on use of excel databases
- Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection
- Computer skills including familiarity with MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and internet
- Familiarity with the project targeted regions and ability to travel to/work in all districts.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines yet effectively coordinate with others
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs to hrhargeisa@som.care.orgby ****20th June 2015****. Please indicate ****‘Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – SOMGEP Project ’**** as the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse
