Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Proven Experience:  Good understanding of humanitarian principles and humanitarian processes. Demonstrated knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies (quantitative and qualitative) employing a gender sensitive approach Demonstrated strong people skills (e.g. the ability to coach, train, mentor and manage); good team player; ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, security risks and sometimes harsh working/living conditions. Ability to work autonomously, under limited supervision Ability to propose solutions, innovations and corrective measures to any specific M&E issue. Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity; experience and ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner; and capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts. S/he must be well organized even within a fluid working environment and takes initiative to resolve problems as they arise Excellent writing skills, ability to quickly report and synthetize information IT / Software / Technical Skills: Knowledge and facility with standard office computer systems and software. Desired: SPSS or similar, proficiency in MS Excel, familiarity with ODK collect.   Competencies Able to work under pressure Adapt to changing environment Coaching and mentoring skills Decision-making skills Demonstrate fairness and impartiality Demonstrate sectorial expertise in cash programming would be an asset Diplomacy Team player Effective use of administrative systems Initiative and resourcefulness Innovation/Use of best practices Problem solving and mediation Verbal communication Ability to strictly adhere to reporting & communication lines Ability to strictly adhere to task deadlines