RedR
UK – South Sudan Country program invites applications from South Sudan
nationals for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant. The
details of the position and procedure for application are appended
below.
Overview and Terms
Job title Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Date reviewed July 2012
Purpose To assist in collecting training and related data to monitor and evaluate training quality and impact
Responsible to Head of Programmes
Responsible for N/A
Working with Head of Programmes, Training Team Leaders and Trainers, Marketing and Communications Officer and external contacts as necessary
Location Juba, South Sudan
Closing date 17 August, 2012
RedR and the work we do
Each year millions of people around the world feel the effects of natural disaster and conflict. RedR is an international charity that improves the effectiveness of disaster relief, helping save and rebuild the lives of people affected by disaster worldwide. We do this by delivering essential training and support to relief organisations and their staff, and by supplying skilled professionals to humanitarian programmes. Our work helps to ensure that the right people with the right skills are responding to global emergencies, and enables both local and international relief workers to react to the needs of those affected by disaster, efficiently and safely.
In response to recent humanitarian catastrophes, we currently have training and local capacity building programmes in North Sudan in response to the increasing destabilisation of the region and in Pakistan, addressing the ongoing challenges of efficient response to the current humanitarian situation relating to flooding and insecurity. In addition, RedR have recently received funding to establish a country programme in South Sudan (Juba based) managed from Nairobi, Kenya. In line with our strategic vision, further international programme offices are expected to be opened in the coming years.
Job Description
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Data Collection & Analysis – The M&E assistant will be responsible for the collection of information through training evaluations, leading to data entry for systematic learning needs assessment, data-collection and analysis to support the on-going monitoring, evaluation of the RedR South Sudan programme.
M&E support including:
• Receive, inspect, screen/filter and handle questionnaires. • Keep the Training teams upbeat with the development and trends observed from the assessments made from data collected. • Oversee data entry into database or data file, data storage and data quality. • Coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities including baseline surveys, data collection and analysis. • Together with the Training teams, identify with all stakeholders, monitoring indicators to assess the progress and impact of all trainings undertaken. • Lead in the development of necessary systems and tools to capture monitoring and evaluation information. • Assist in data analysis and gap identification for improvement of trainings to suit needs. • Participate in the evaluation and design of course materials in line with identified needs. • Provide training and orientation to staff on monitoring and evaluation best practices. • Communicate with REDR staff internationally to provide data on impact and M&E as needed. • Participate in regular review meetings. • Be responsible for the preparation, verification and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports in accordance with specific donor requirements as needed. • Any other reasonable tasks or duties as required by line manager or organisation.
Person Specification
Essential
• Higher Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation or related fields. Degree holders will have an added advantage. • Experience in M&E in humanitarian environments • Ability to enter and analyse data and generate reports • A commitment to our humanitarian mission and values • An interest in Learning and Development and Human Resources • Initiative, enthusiasm and a problem-solving approach to new challenges • Systematic and efficient computer skills, including an ability to prioritise, manage and complete a variety of tasks with minimal supervision • Proactive and excellent organisational skills • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Good MS Office skills in the use of email, internet, Word and Excel, including use of formulas • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds • Cheerful, hands-on, methodical and positive attitude • Good attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal skills in English
Desirable
• Database and Power point experience desirable
Contract Terms
Post Full-time
Period Fixed term to 28th February, 2013 Grade 3 Salary 2031 SSP per month starting salary Other As defined in our standard contract terms
What we expect of you
Tasks
• In a professional and diligent manner, to carry out the work specified in this job description and the specific tasks as agreed in the annual plan and reviewed periodically with the line manager
Team
• To work as part of the staff team to achieve our organisational goals. • Communicate regularly with key colleagues through regular reporting, by email, phone and occasional face-to-face meetings
Individual
• Adhere to our principles and values. • Maintain and develop your own effectiveness, including taking responsibility for your health and general welfare and investing in your own professional development as it relates to our vision and mission. • Be prepared to adapt to the changing environment that we, as a developing organisation, may experience. • Bring to our attention issues of concern that could affect our ability to achieve our objects, including our support of you in your own role.
What you can expect of us
That we act as a good employer, abide by the principles of the People in Aid code and provide:
• A salary and benefits package that is fair, competitive, affordable and in keeping with RedR’s charitable status.
• Reasonable resources to do your job (office, equipment, budget etc), within our constraints • Good induction, ongoing support and appraisal (including financial and time resources for your own professional development) from your manager • Support and teamwork from your colleagues in a lively and professional atmosphere
Authority
Working towards our mission bearing in mind our vision. The post-holder functions with authority from the Line Manager.
Limitations to Authority
The Monitoring and Evaluation assistant shall operate within the parameters of the Strategic and Operational Plans and within good practice as understood in the sector and developed by the organisation. These limitations will be reviewed periodically.
Accountabilities
Accountability in this relationship is mutual. The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant is accountable to the Head of Programmes to provide support, guidance and resources and to relate to the post-holder in a manner consistent with our values. The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant is responsible to the Head of Programmes for performance according to the expectations of the post and for operating within the authority delegated.
Overview and Terms
Job title Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Date reviewed July 2012
Purpose To assist in collecting training and related data to monitor and evaluate training quality and impact
Responsible to Head of Programmes
Responsible for N/A
Working with Head of Programmes, Training Team Leaders and Trainers, Marketing and Communications Officer and external contacts as necessary
Location Juba, South Sudan
Closing date 17 August, 2012
RedR and the work we do
Each year millions of people around the world feel the effects of natural disaster and conflict. RedR is an international charity that improves the effectiveness of disaster relief, helping save and rebuild the lives of people affected by disaster worldwide. We do this by delivering essential training and support to relief organisations and their staff, and by supplying skilled professionals to humanitarian programmes. Our work helps to ensure that the right people with the right skills are responding to global emergencies, and enables both local and international relief workers to react to the needs of those affected by disaster, efficiently and safely.
In response to recent humanitarian catastrophes, we currently have training and local capacity building programmes in North Sudan in response to the increasing destabilisation of the region and in Pakistan, addressing the ongoing challenges of efficient response to the current humanitarian situation relating to flooding and insecurity. In addition, RedR have recently received funding to establish a country programme in South Sudan (Juba based) managed from Nairobi, Kenya. In line with our strategic vision, further international programme offices are expected to be opened in the coming years.
Job Description
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Data Collection & Analysis – The M&E assistant will be responsible for the collection of information through training evaluations, leading to data entry for systematic learning needs assessment, data-collection and analysis to support the on-going monitoring, evaluation of the RedR South Sudan programme.
M&E support including:
• Receive, inspect, screen/filter and handle questionnaires. • Keep the Training teams upbeat with the development and trends observed from the assessments made from data collected. • Oversee data entry into database or data file, data storage and data quality. • Coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities including baseline surveys, data collection and analysis. • Together with the Training teams, identify with all stakeholders, monitoring indicators to assess the progress and impact of all trainings undertaken. • Lead in the development of necessary systems and tools to capture monitoring and evaluation information. • Assist in data analysis and gap identification for improvement of trainings to suit needs. • Participate in the evaluation and design of course materials in line with identified needs. • Provide training and orientation to staff on monitoring and evaluation best practices. • Communicate with REDR staff internationally to provide data on impact and M&E as needed. • Participate in regular review meetings. • Be responsible for the preparation, verification and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports in accordance with specific donor requirements as needed. • Any other reasonable tasks or duties as required by line manager or organisation.
Person Specification
Essential
• Higher Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation or related fields. Degree holders will have an added advantage. • Experience in M&E in humanitarian environments • Ability to enter and analyse data and generate reports • A commitment to our humanitarian mission and values • An interest in Learning and Development and Human Resources • Initiative, enthusiasm and a problem-solving approach to new challenges • Systematic and efficient computer skills, including an ability to prioritise, manage and complete a variety of tasks with minimal supervision • Proactive and excellent organisational skills • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Good MS Office skills in the use of email, internet, Word and Excel, including use of formulas • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds • Cheerful, hands-on, methodical and positive attitude • Good attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal skills in English
Desirable
• Database and Power point experience desirable
Contract Terms
Post Full-time
Period Fixed term to 28th February, 2013 Grade 3 Salary 2031 SSP per month starting salary Other As defined in our standard contract terms
What we expect of you
Tasks
• In a professional and diligent manner, to carry out the work specified in this job description and the specific tasks as agreed in the annual plan and reviewed periodically with the line manager
Team
• To work as part of the staff team to achieve our organisational goals. • Communicate regularly with key colleagues through regular reporting, by email, phone and occasional face-to-face meetings
Individual
• Adhere to our principles and values. • Maintain and develop your own effectiveness, including taking responsibility for your health and general welfare and investing in your own professional development as it relates to our vision and mission. • Be prepared to adapt to the changing environment that we, as a developing organisation, may experience. • Bring to our attention issues of concern that could affect our ability to achieve our objects, including our support of you in your own role.
What you can expect of us
That we act as a good employer, abide by the principles of the People in Aid code and provide:
• A salary and benefits package that is fair, competitive, affordable and in keeping with RedR’s charitable status.
• Reasonable resources to do your job (office, equipment, budget etc), within our constraints • Good induction, ongoing support and appraisal (including financial and time resources for your own professional development) from your manager • Support and teamwork from your colleagues in a lively and professional atmosphere
Authority
Working towards our mission bearing in mind our vision. The post-holder functions with authority from the Line Manager.
Limitations to Authority
The Monitoring and Evaluation assistant shall operate within the parameters of the Strategic and Operational Plans and within good practice as understood in the sector and developed by the organisation. These limitations will be reviewed periodically.
Accountabilities
Accountability in this relationship is mutual. The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant is accountable to the Head of Programmes to provide support, guidance and resources and to relate to the post-holder in a manner consistent with our values. The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant is responsible to the Head of Programmes for performance according to the expectations of the post and for operating within the authority delegated.
How to apply:
To apply please visit the RedR UK website at : http://www.redr.org.uk/en/About_us/Jobs/How_to_apply.cfm and download the RedR Application form.
Fill in the form and submit it along with a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV) via e-mail to HR.SouthSudan@redr.org.uk on or before the closing date - 10th August, 2012. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the e-mail.
Fill in the form and submit it along with a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV) via e-mail to HR.SouthSudan@redr.org.uk on or before the closing date - 10th August, 2012. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the e-mail.
