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Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
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BACKGROUND;
IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) operates in twenty-four countries in the Horn of Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa and the Western Indian Ocean. The region is extremely rich in biodiversity with high number of endemic species, diverse ecosystems ranging from mountain moorlands, forest landscapes, large river and lake basins, drylands and the marine seascape of the Western Indian Ocean. The current ESARO programme is composed of a suite of separate but mutually interrelated projects and programmes that are designed to address some of the most profound challenges that affect nature and people in the region. Considering the rapid growth of the ESARO portfolio, technical complexity of managing and reporting on a diverse set of geographically dispersed projects, compliance requirements and the need to strengthen programme/project performance and effectiveness, ESARO is stepping up its M&E functions through setting up and operationalizing a Monitoring a Monitoring and Evaluation Unit to be managed by a Regional M&E officer.
• Develop project monitoring plan (PMP) of the projects in line with project scope and consulting with programme team and partners
• Coordinate with Implementing Partners (IPs) for collecting data against agreed indicators;
• Providing technical advice for the revision of performance indicators;
• identifying sources of data, collection methods and resources needed and related cost;
• Engage with IPs to collect and manage essential data of their respective projects;
• Ensure quality of data collected by partners;
• Provide feedback to partners and programme teams on projects’ performance based on monitoring data findings;
• Assist Finance in building capacity of IPs on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E)
2. Evaluation
• Assist Programme Coordinator in designing, coordinating and conducting project evaluations (mid-term and end-line);
• Assist Programme Coordinator in designing and conducting Post Implementation Monitoring Survey (PIMS);
• Lead the Programme Data Review;
• Support partners in designing and disseminating research studies by providing relevant input
3. Reporting and Documentation
• Assist Programme Coordinator in developing progress reports, including quarterly and annual reports;
• Develop and share field visit reports with Programme Management Unit and relevant partners
• Develop and maintain project database (with updated information and reports -intranet)
4. Planning
• Assist the Project Management Unit (PMU) in project planning and budgeting process to develop a good project monitoring plan
• Assist the PMU in reviewing project plans during the project planning process
• Ensure quality of data/ statistics in project plans
5. Learning and Sharing
• Ensure that lessons and experiences from projects and programmatic initiatives emerging from the portfolio are identified, captured and synthesized with a view to sharing knowledge with the IUCN constituency within the region and beyond as well as being systematically deployed in delivery of regional field and policy activities.
• Development of M&E tools,
• Lead the trainings in application of M&E tools for staff and partners;
• Share learning from M&E process with the wider team
• Support partners in improving learning and sharing mechanisms in their projects
• Work collaboratively with different programmes in the country and region for strengthening integration and cross-learning in programmes;
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• Degree in social sciences, development studies, statistics, economics or related field; • Post-graduate training in Monitoring and Evaluation; • Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications • At least seven years work experience in planning processes, performance, management, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building in large governmental or international organization; • Experience in (i) monitoring and evaluating socio ecological and climate change projects; (ii) field data collection and (iii) report writing and presentation; • Skills in (i) Monitoring and evaluation techniques and processes; (ii) Data collection and management; (iii) Analytical and research skills; (iv) Good command over report writing in English; • Excellent knowledge of advanced statistics and research methodology including skills in sampling techniques and use of computer software for statistical and other relevant applications • A solid understanding of the management of cross cutting issues, with a focus on participatory processes, integrated programming, protection and gender issues; • Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Portuguese. A working knowledge of French is an added advantage. • Proven skills in critical thinking, assessment and analysis; strong competency in conceptualizing and designing strategic frameworks; • Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team player with proven communication and diplomacy with the ability to work effectively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams with sensitivity and respect for diversity • Sound organizational skills and ability to prioritize and deliver assignments as required and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines; • Excellent relationship management and communication skills with the ability to work in a dynamic team environment • Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability • Ability to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders; |
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