Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
Job Description
Title: Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
Company Name: ICCO Cooperation
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Gaibandha
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Higher level qualification or degree, in either development, health, anthropology, agriculture, quantitative or relevant social science fields
Job Context:
∎ Reports to: PMEL Lead
∎ Level: Junior-level position
∎ Key contacts:
∎ Project Manager, Operation Lead, Head of Programs, Manager, HR & Admin and Finance department of ICCO
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Contribute to the design, phase-in and overall execution of research exercises, coordinate and surveillance quality of field assessments
∎ Design research enquiries relevant to the thematic areas of SONGO and coordinate their implementation
∎ Committed to the upholding of strongest research practices, and championing the best execution of pre-existing assessments/methodologies
∎ Think systemically in building assessments that can be reported in-line with key operational activities
∎ Develop reporting formats, phase-in and train staff on implementation and summarize reported findings
∎ Develop digital databases and design submission formats on online platforms
∎ Knowledge Management:
∎ Contribute to the articulation, execution of the continual knowledge feedback processes
∎ Promote knowledge generation and sharing among SONGO stakeholders including with partners.
∎ Synthesize documentation and reporting of monitoring data, lessons learned and success stories from targeted areas for internal and external sharing
∎ Supporting the project staff and Partners as well as coordinate with PMEL Experts/officers, to find out case studies (at the beneficiary level) and feed such case studies/Most Significant Change stories to the Communication desk
∎ Willing to speak publicly, present findings to multiple stakeholders and facilitate focus group discussions. Prior evidence of doing so will be considered favorably
∎ Keeping up to date with latest developments in the PMEL field relevant to the scope of SONGO's intervention areas.
∎ Technical Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
∎ Well-developed analytical and planning skills and an ability to analyze and synthesize information from different sources.
∎ Experience in vulnerable community consultations, in particular with women, disabled persons, adolescents is an asset
∎ Experience with use of household studies, community-based data gathering and use of secondary data is an advantage
∎ Knowledge of Local Governance Structures is desirable
∎ Personal:
∎ A team player, with the ability to work effectively with others to achieve results, with strong advisory/ facilitation skills.
∎ A dynamic, innovative person, with an aptitude for research
∎ Results-focused with ability to manage own workload proactively and with own initiative.
∎ An excellent understanding of and commitment to putting gender equality at the heart of development and humanitarian work
∎ Dedicated to building positive change among vulnerable groups and championing the truth
Additional Requirements:
∎ Priority
∎ Proven initiative with the development context/immersion in development related fields, with rural experience preferable
∎ Professional research experience, or strong background of multi-disciplinary academic research in related or transferable skill areas
∎ Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English and Bengali
∎ IT Proficiency: Microsoft Excel proficiency is a must for this role
∎ Excellent interpersonal communications skills and willingness to immerse within a multicultural team
∎ Demonstrable lateral thinking and problem-solving abilities
∎ Committed to a rights-based approach, and championing the values upheld by ICCO Cooperation
∎ Strong report writing capabilities, and able to condense information from multiple sources to a relatable format.
∎ Desirable:
∎ Prior Experience in applied Qualitative Research is highly desirable
∎ Experience working with government/governance stakeholders at a local level
∎ Exposure to themes on nutrition/health challenges in rural communities
∎ Experience working within the NGO context at a field level or within communications, research or strategy environments.
∎ Exposure to digital data collection tools
∎ Working Conditions:
∎ The position is based in Gaibandha, Rangpur Division. Applicants must be willing to locate/relocate themselves if successful.
∎ Working days from Sunday to Thursday with 40 hours per week. This position may be required to work some overtime hours to attend external meetings.
∎ From time to time local/day long travel may be required to reach different working and remote areas within the Gaibandha and Kurigram Districts.
∎ Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
∎ Yearly renewable the contract based on fund availability and performance.
∎ Following of ICCO HR, Admin and Finance related policy.
Salary:
∎ Competitive salary package depending on education and experience.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2019
Company Information:
∎ ICCO Cooperation
Category: NGO/Development
