Re- Advertisement - Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - (EU Gender and Humanitarian Project) at International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M & E Officer) undertakes to set up all monitoring and evaluation systems of the EU Gender project. The position supports monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project; assist in coordinating across the available components of the Project to ensure effective implementation of M&E/MIS; assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use.

KEY TASKS

• Support all M&E initiatives including monitoring data quality, tracking the progress of activities, and contributing to staff capacity building initiatives as necessary
• Provides monitoring and evaluation (M&E) services and documentation of EU Gender project results
• Support EU Gender project coordinator and management in reviewing donor reports to ensure high quality reports are submitted on time
• Assists management in establishing log frames, M&E work plans, and targets throughout project implementation
• Review and analyze weekly reports to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and to enhance quality of reporting
• Develop and strengthen planning, monitoring and evaluation procedures
• Monitor all EU Gender project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving the projected outputs
• Develop output, outcome and impact indicators for the project success
• Monitor the sustainability of the project's results
• Provide feedback to the management on project strategies and activities
• Suggest strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying shortcomings in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such shortcomings
• Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities
• Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system
• Develop indicators and a monitoring strategy for the project
• Routinely monitor the programme implementation and performance of EU grants both at country and Africa Regional Office levels
• Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to management
• Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist management in preparing relevant reports
• Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project
• Assist in project coordination to ensure effective implementation of M&E systems
• Undertake other related duties in accordance with instructions from the EU Gender project management.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Public Health, Health Economics or related field of study.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years’ Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Ability to produce high-quality briefs and reports in English (and French).
• SKILLS
• Bilingual (French and English)
• Good project management skills
• Good project/programme monitoring and evaluation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills – articulate, tactful and diplomatic
• Good research, analysis and report writing skills
• Good written communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines
• Good budgeting and financial skills
• Excellent IT skills – Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to take initiative
• Willing to travel extensively, at country level and internationally
• Subscribe to IPPF’s vision and values including respect of diversity, inclusiveness, social justice and accountability.

*Salary will be negotiated depending on the candidate’s experience and skills for the position.