Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

1. Background

War Child Holland (WCH) is an independent and impartial international non-governmental organization investing in a peaceful future for children and young people affected by armed conflict. We strive to empower children and young people while enabling adults to bring about positive and lasting change in the lives of conflict affected children and young people. War Child is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate who would like to work as Monitoring Evaluation Coordinator.

1. Roles and responsibilities

The purpose of the Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator position is to coordinate War Child Holland’s monitoring & evaluations (M&E) policies and practices. S/he works closely with the Project Coordinators, and project partners to ensure that WCH M&E systems meet the needs of programs and projects.

The Monitoring & Evaluation coordinator will be responsible for:

Monitoring standards, guidelines, methods and tools

• Coordinates the design of data collection tools;
• Designs and follows up projects M&E plans;
• Supports program staff and partners in the implementation of M&E plans

Maintenance of Management Information System

• Coordinates the use of the Management Information System (MIS) to support data collection, analysis and reporting needs;
• Coordinates the processing, analysis and reporting of data;
• Coordinates the development and/or streamlining of reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition, aggregation and flow of information in and between programs and projects;
• When requested, in collaboration with the M&E Unit, supports WCH globally in the development of a country-level monitoring database for capturing project level data which is aligned with country strategic and annual plan;
• Reports on any identified shortfalls in M&E and information management to RM&E Unit and proposes solutions where possible;

Capacity development

• The Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator will be responsible for building the competencies of the team and partners’ staff in programs and projects.

1. Knowledge and experience

• Relevant academic background (eg: development, statistics, economic, social science)
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative monitoring evaluation systems and tools preferred;
• Minimum 4 years of active M&E experience in social development programming required;
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines with an emphasis on producing quality products;
• Experience in data analysis and assessments;
• Experience in humanitarian field;
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office. Excellent use of technology related to data entry / reporting / MIS.

1. Skills

• Strong organizational and skills
• Strong analytical, reporting and writing skills;
• Able to quickly identify needs / gaps and work towards solutions;
• Good problem solving skills;
• Fluency in spoken and written English as well as Arabic;
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills;
• Cultural sensitivity;
• Result-oriented;

1. Job Location: Location under consideration (Cyprus being considered)

1. Time frame:   The assignment is expected to start on February 6, 2018; this is a fulltime position.

1. How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply before February 10, 2018. Make sure to upload your English CV and cover letter by using following hyperlink:

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.  

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