Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Winrock International - Hamro Samman Project

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Counter Trafficking in Persons, Nepal

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist for the anticipated Counter Trafficking-in-Persons (CTIP) Nepal project. The project will reduce the prevalence of human trafficking in the region through: strengthened capacity of communities to identify trafficking victims and take action; improved access of trafficking victims to assistance; increased responsiveness of criminal justice actors to trafficking victims; and effective and coordinated partnerships among stakeholders to combat trafficking.

The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY: 

The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. 

APPLICATIONS: 

Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit the required documents or email WinrockCTIPCandidates@gmail.com  their current resume and cover letter referencing (JOB TITLE PER POSITION)  by August, 14, 2016. Qualified Nepali nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in the Asia region 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.

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Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Nepal CTIP 

LOCATION: Kathmandu, Nepal

DEPARTMENT: Civil Society & Education

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party, Nepal CTIP

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The M&E Specialist will be responsible for developing and managing M&E systems and processes for a results-driven counter trafficking in persons (CTIP) Nepal program. The position is contingent upon receipt of 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 for 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, including systems for monitoring performance progress toward specific goals and objectives;
  • Develop strategies and tools for data collection, data quality monitoring, analysis, and regular reporting on approved indicators;
  • Oversee implementation of a baseline study on the indicators of the activity, including development of tools and survey methodology; training of enumerators, and review of data quality and analysis;
  • Monitor the results of the program’s activities and contribute to periodic evaluations/assessments; contribute to dissemination of results to internal and external audiences;
  • Build the capacity of implementing partners in monitoring and evaluation; liaise with them to obtain necessary data and monitor their quality;
  • 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, specialized training/certification in monitoring & evaluation preferred.

Alternatively, a Bachelor’s level degree with five years’ relevant work experience.

Work Experience:

  • At least five years’ experience in the monitoring & evaluation of donor-funded international development projects. Part of this experience should have been obtained working on projects in human trafficking, labor migration or a related field;
  • Knowledge of international donor reporting requirements, including experience designing and implementing Monitoring and Evaluation Plans, rigorous impact evaluation design, and coordination with external consultants for third party evaluations;
  • Understanding of impact evaluation methodology and research methodology strongly preferred;
  • Understanding of national level MIS approaches and existing government databases/data collection preferred.
  • Skills:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required, working knowledge of other Asia Regional languages is desirable;
  • Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet (preferably Microsoft Access and Excel), and presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint);
  • Familiarity with database and statistical applications such as SPSS, SAS, or STATA;
  • Readiness to travel frequently.

Overview

Category Social Science
Openings 1
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Posted Date 14 Jul, 2016
Apply Before 14 Aug, 2016
City Kathmandu