Evaluation and Learning officer at World University Service of Canada

General Duties

The Evaluation and Learning officer will work closely with the Evaluation and Learning Manager to manage the qualitative aspect of the WUSC qualitative data and report writing. The Evaluation and Learning officer is expected to provide expertise to ensure efficient, effective and timely planning and execution of the various project qualitative processes and activities. Specifically, the Evaluation and Learning officer is responsible for the following:

• Support the E&L Manager in ensuring the WUSC Monitoring and Evaluation framework is operationalized

• Support in developing project level evaluation systems to key project indicators

• Working closely with the Evaluation and learning manager to coordinate and communicate qualitative data requirements.

• Working closely with the Evaluation and Learning manager to develop appropriate qualitative tools and systems for tracking and monitoring progress,

Specific Evaluation and Learning Duties:

• Assist in the development and execution of project assessments and evaluations, including qualitative assessments.

• Documenting of lessons learned, success stories and best practices of key interventions implemented.

• Support the facilitation of internal and external training workshops, information sessions, and seminars to build up M&E capacity of programme and partners staff

• Support in the training of qualitative data methodologies in Kakuma and Dadaab

• Ensure project staff are using qualitative data collection tools effectively and that the data they are collecting informs the results intended; Analyse the qualitative data collected from the field

• Ensure reliable, accurate and completeness of qualitative data collected

• Support qualitative data collection for the purposes of documentation and dissemination of lessons learnt;

• Ensure that accurate and complete monitoring, evaluation and data collection and files are set up, maintained and updated;

• Under the supervision of E&L Manager, work closely with the field officers to identify on-going needs for qualitative project data which contributes to progress reporting; Designing qualitative data collection tools

Deliverables

• Ensure timely collection of qualitative data
• Maintain specific data sets for reporting
• Assist as required with all relevant project reports
• Respond to inquiries concerning the project;
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• A university degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics or related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience working in monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience and knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis is essential
• Excellent computer skills including use of M&E software: SPSS,STATA or Epi Info
• Knowledge of international development, and issues that impact refugees and host communities;
• Demonstrated M&E field experience: Skilled in collecting, manipulating, synthesising and analysing data.
• A Kenyan national

Desirable skills and attributes

• A team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent report writing skills
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Female candidates highly encouraged to apply