This is your opportunity to use your experience in design, monitoring and evaluation in INGO in a relief and/or development context to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.
You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
The Accountability, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will provide strategic support and technical guidance to the Accountability, Monitoring and Evaluation (A,M&E) processes in World Vision Sudan. Ensuring the adherence of key A,M& E principles, practices and approaches for program and field level staff in coordination with the Ministry Quality Director and Operations Manager/Director. The Advisor will work closely with the Programs Ministry Quality Director and Program Officer to design evidence-based projects which align with and support the overall program framework, set up and support teams to carry out the monitoring system, ensure management and other decision makers have timely and accurate information regarding the progress of projects, and ensure the program accurately measures its impact in communities (by supporting the baseline and evaluation survey processes).
We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Work closely with Ministry Quality Director and Sector Managers to ensure overall design aligns with programmatic framework, log frame indicators are realistic, measurable and aligned with Sphere (and LEAP), and that targets reflect intended outcomes and the proposals are done as per the identified gap.
- Ensure that project/ programme baselines are carried out as per the World Vision standards.
- Work with the M&E team, program officers and other key staff to design and implement an effective monitoring and accountability system for World Vision Northern Sudan (WVNS) programs that will help to track the organisation’s efforts in program/project implementation and assist program documentation
- In close coordination with Program Management to plan and implement evaluations as appropriate (mid-tem, grant-specific and end of program/ project) according to agreed upon evaluation plans and according to LEAP principles and standards. This will include adequate forward planning and sharing of the evaluation finding.
- Actively engage in knowledge and skills transfer of Accountability, DME systems/functions and initiatives to field staff.
REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics or a related field from accredited university.
- At least 3-5 years of previous experience in Design, Monitoring and Evaluation in INGO in a relief and / or development context. At least 2 years of field-based work in a similar, conflict-prone environment is required.
- Have the experience of handling negotiations with the Government, Bi / Multi-lateral Agencies, private donors.
- Knowledge and awareness of Sudan context.
- Experience in working in a cross-cultural environment.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of humanitarian industry (relief, development, and advocacy), including how INGOs operate in the global and local contexts. Understanding WV current ministry and operations is critical.
- Broad understanding and in-depth knowledge of government and bi/multilateral agency requirements and systems.
If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in the Sudan, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply:
Find the full description and apply online by the closing date 06 Nov 2014.For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.
