M&E Assistant

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE                            : M&E Assistant

PROJECT                                         : USAID Bersama – GBV Prevention Program in Eastern Indonesia

LOCATION                                       : Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia

REPORTS TO                                 : M&E Specialist

Position Summary:

The M&E Assistant will be responsible for providing assistance to M&E Specialist and M&E Officer in 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 strengthening government’s capacity and commitment to prevent and address 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The M&E Assistant will assist the M&E Specialist to oversee the implementation of the program’s M&E activities and data reporting requirements. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·         Receive, clean, compile, enter, and store M&E data on a timely basis;

·         Enter and update data on a timely basis;

·         Regularly update databases including relevant trackers;

·         Maintain M&E filing system including numbering all hard copy documents and filing as per protocol;

·         Liaise with staff to ensure timely submission of documentation and proactively follow up to collect missing documents;

·         Work with the Communications Assistant to track submission of bi-weekly reports and track activities;

·         Support routine spot checks and data quality assessments;

·         Support the development of monthly indicator reports, other M&E reports as needed, and tracking progress against targets;

·         Provide support with the analysis of information and with drafting quarterly, annual reports, workplans and other reports required

·         Support with project reviews and evaluations;

·         Support M&E specialist and M&E Officer in conducting M&E training for project personnel and stakeholders;

•        Support the M&E Specialist in ensuring that lessons learned are fed back into project implementation.

•        Participate in the development of M&E team’s weekly, monthly and quarterly work plans;

•        Any other tasks that may assigned by M&E Specialist and/ or Chief of Party

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, international development, international relations or a related field, and/or specialized training/certification in monitoring & evaluation.

Work Experience:

·         At least three years of experience in the monitoring & evaluation of donor-funded international development projects

·         Knowledge of USAID reporting requirements and experience compiling data for donor reports preferred

·         Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection activities

·         Experience with project monitoring activities, conducting spot checks and analyzing findings

Skills:

·         Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English required;

·         Strong oral and written communication skills in English;

·         Well-developed analytical and writing/presentation skills;

·         Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet (preferably Microsoft Access and Excel), and presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint);

·         Excellent interpersonal skills;

·         Team player, able to work respectfully and cooperatively with colleagues of different national and cultural backgrounds with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation;

·         Willingness to travel.

HOW TO APPLY:

·         Applicants should submit a current resume and cover letter to the following email: Management.Bersama@winrock.org 

·         Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified Indonesian nationals, especially women and those residing in Eastern Indonesia, are strongly encouraged to apply.

·         Winrock International 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 31 January 2019 COB GMT +9