Regional Dfid Monitoring And Evaluation Manager

Regional DFID Monitoring and Evaluation Manager   BACKGROUND   International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.   JOB SUMMARY   The Regional DFID Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for the DFID program monitoring and evaluation, through strong relationships with country program teams. They will lead the harmonization of the DFID Program’s monitoring and evaluation activities in the region. Activities will include harmonizing indicator definitions, data collection tools, and timelines, ensuring data quality, data analysis, interpretation, and communication of data for the regional DFID Program. The position is technically reporting to and supported by the Regional M&E Advisor for the Middle East. He/ She will be required to provide in-country support on a basis that is consistent with the Program budget. The post holder will be based in Lebanon, with frequent travel to Turkey and Jordan, to coordinate the DFID of whole of Syria, Monitoring and Evaluation program. The DFID Regional M&E manger also works closely with DFIDF Regional Reporting Manager to ensure timeline and quality data is provided by the country teams for compilation of reports.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.   In coordination with the Country Program Coordinators for the DFID Program and M&E Focal Points in each country, design the Project’s M&E plan, procedures and operating plans in alignment with DFID requirements for M&E and project agreement; Implement effective M&E systems and procedures to ensure project quality assurance and consistency across the Program (in all countries), and in line with Regional M&E quality assurance measures; Work with in-country M&E focal points to design, implement, improve and maintain workable and comprehensive M&E tools for the monitoring of Program activities; Oversee the systematic and continuous data collection and analysis on the progress of activities over time and monitor results in terms of timeliness, quality, accuracy in line with the logical framework approaches, best practice and project documents; Provide technical support to in-country M&E staff in planning and monitoring of ongoing projects as well as the development of systematic regular and structured M&E exercises such as evaluations, reviews, lessons learnt workshops; Compile various periodic internal reports for smooth and timely implementation and accomplishment of planned project activities; Develop and manage the M&E Information System with the M&E Focal Points in each country and be responsible for generating periodic reports for all areas as per the IMC Headquarters and DFID requirements; Lead efforts to ensure data use for decision-making within each country’s Program and at the regional coordination level; establish and maintain feedback mechanisms for M&E results with all stakeholders to identify and share lessons learned and encourage data for decision-making at all levels; Build the capacity of staff through training and support for effective implementation of the M&E systems, including for information gathering, periodic reflection and analysis of program monitoring data follow up and post implementation monitoring within the Missions; Develop work plans to mentor and coach staff to build their capacity; Implement and train on program monitoring tools Test and implement flexible reporting structures and data collection mechanisms; Coordinate and lead rapid and more comprehensive assessments, including but not limited to annual Project performance reviews, with prompt analysis and dissemination among stakeholders; Coordinate sector areas within each country and at regional level within International Medical Corps and with hired consultants to support integrated, comprehensive program evaluations and learning reviews where appropriate; Develop the knowledge management and learning plan as part of the Program’s M&E plan, and lead on the development of learning products   Other Engage with relevant networks and technical working groups to represent and share results and best practices on program learning in collaboration with the Middle East Regional Team, promoting a positive image; Coordinate inputs from Program M&E Focal Points in collaboration with International Medical Corps HQ Communication department for quantitative and qualitative updates for website and other International Medical Corps publications. Actively promote accountability standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps; Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence;   Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.   QUALIFICATIONS   • At least five years of applied experience with humanitarian organizations in designing, implementing and overseeing monitoring and evaluation tasks in the health sector; • Experience with large scale emergency response monitoring and evaluation and reporting to donors (OFDA, BPRM, DFID, ECHO, etc.); • Extensive experience in conducting surveys, assessments, and evaluations for multiple sectors (mental health, WASH, and health) using practical methodologies in austere conditions; • Demonstrated experience in database design and other tools for information management; • Competent in MS Excel, word processing, Power Point and experience using the statistical package EPI-Info7, SPSS, and/or STATA; experience with m-health solutions and knowledge of Health Information Systems such as DHIS2 an asset • Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Arabic is a plus.   Compliance & Ethics:  Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.   International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.