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Position Summary:
The M&E Specialist
will be responsible for developing and managing the M&E system and
activities, including the coordination of externally conducted
evaluations, and implementing an M&E Plan for a high-quality,
results-oriented project focused on reducing gender based violence
(GBV) in Eastern Indonesia. Position will be based in Jayapura, Papua,
with project-funded travel in the Eastern Region and to Jakarta. The
position is contingent upon continuation of donor
funding.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The M&E Specialist
will oversee the implementation of the program’s M&E activities and
data reporting requirements. S/he will also serve as the liaison and
point of contact with USAID and any external evaluation
contractors throughout the life of the project.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage a rigorous approach to monitoring and evaluation to measure performance toward specific goals and objectives, including quantitative, qualitative, and participatory methodologies.
- Oversee implementation of a baseline study on the indicators of the activity, including review of tools and survey methodology; training of enumerators, and review of data quality and analysis.
- Collaborate and liaise with external evaluators to design and carry out mid-term and end-term evaluations
- Design and implement an M&E Plan in coordination USAID/Indonesia, including selection and tracking of specific indicators, developing strategies for data collection and regular reporting on approved indicators.
- Handle the day-today tracking, and reporting on activities under the award.
- Design data collection instruments, schedules, analysis methods, and applied technologies.
- Provide training to staff, project stakeholders, and implementing partners on M&E; such as monitoring plan, tools, assessments, surveys, and evaluations.
- Ensure reporting requirements per USAID obligations under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA).
- Monitor the results of the program’s activities and contribute to periodic evaluations/assessments; contribute to dissemination of results to internal and external audiences.
- Contribute to research design and methodology for project-related research (separate from baseline survey).
- Contribute extensively to quarterly and annual reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Master’s level degree
required in social sciences, such as statistics, public policy,
economics or a related field, and/or specialized training/certification
in monitoring & evaluation.
Work Experience:
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At least eight years of progressively
responsible experience in the monitoring & evaluation of
donor-funded international development projects. Part of this experience
should have been obtained working on democracy and governance
or public health programs.
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Knowledge of USAID reporting requirements,
including experience designing and implementing Monitoring and
Evaluation Plans, rigorous impact evaluation design, and working with
external consultants for third party evaluations.
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Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research required. Understanding of impact evaluation methodology preferred.
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Understanding of national level MIS approaches and existing government databases/data collection preferred.
Skills:
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Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English required.
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Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet
(preferably Microsoft Access and Excel), and presentation software
(Microsoft PowerPoint
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Experience with database and statistical applications such as SPSS, SAS or STATA.
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should submit a current resume and cover letter to the following email:
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP,
as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified
Indonesian nationals, especially those residing in Eastern Indonesia,
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Winrock would like to thank all applicants for
their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and
are short listed will be contacted.
Closing date for application is on March 12, 2018,
COB GMT +9
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