Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor – Shifting the Power Project
London, Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan, Ethiopia and DRC
10 Months Fixed Term Contract – until December 2017
£31,617 per annum. Local terms and conditions of employment will apply
Are you experienced in designing monitoring, evaluation and learning systems, tools and processes in an international development / humanitarian environment and looking for a new challenge where your work will make a positive difference? This Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor position with ActionAid International working as part of the Shifting the Power Project is just the position you are looking for.
The Shifting the Power project is a START Network project supported by a consortium of 6 humanitarian agencies led by ActionAid and CAFOD. It is designed to support local actors to take their place alongside international actors in order to create a balanced humanitarian system that is more responsive and accountable to disaster affected communities. This project works to strengthen local and national organisational capacity for decision making and leadership in humanitarian response. It links local to national organisations, and at the same time influences international organisations to promote the role of local and national actors. The project is being implemented in Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan, Ethiopia and DRC with leadership from different consortia members.
As MEL Advisor your remit will be to oversee the implementation of the Project’s MEL system and ensure that the project gathers evidence and uses learning to adapt, improve and to advocate for change. This will involve making sure Project MEL guidelines and tools are up to date and effectively used by all countries and that monitoring data is accurately gathered and recorded for regular stakeholder reporting. We will look to you to provide technical leadership as well as lead on learning reviews and oversee final project evaluation processes.
Educated to degree level you must be experienced in designing monitoring, evaluation and learning systems, tools and processes in an international development / humanitarian environment. You will have provided leadership, support and guidance on MEL projects and experience in conducting, overseeing and or managing learning reviews and evaluations. You will have a good understanding of humanitarian response including disaster preparedness, resilience, and surge response. You will be able to train and have knowledge of different evaluation methodologies such as quasi/experimental, theory based, process tracing, network analysis, and case-based approaches. You must also be able to operate across functions and have excellent communication and negotiation skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Procedures
Please send your CV and motivation/cover letter by no later than 9 a.m. on 10 February 2017. Interviews are likely to be held on 27 February 2017. You are requested to highlight in the motivation/cover letter how specifically you meet the criteria for this role.
Please also clearly indicate which position you are applying by including the Reference Number: MEL017
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Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification, in addition your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. We only invite candidates for an interview if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description. To be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in one of the above country locations.
ActionAid International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity.
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