Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)

IPPF ARO is seeking to recruit an Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in its Regional Office.

KEY TASKS

• Strengthen the monitoring and evaluation system for the ongoing review of projects in the region, using approved indicators and targets for measuring, progress and make recommendations for improvement in collaboration with the at ARO and at Central Office
• Work with the Monitoring & Evaluation Officers in Africa Regional Office to introduce and implement accurate collection of performance data from the MA that implement the CANADA SHE DECIDE project
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements in collaboration with Central Office and ARO Perform Unit
• Ensure consistency of approach on monitoring and evaluation for the CANADA SHE DECIDE project in collaboration with the Perform Unit and Central Office using tools (hardware, software, written), developed to monitor projects being implemented by the Member Associations
• Participate in strengthening the Health Management Information System of the Member Associations implementing the project
• Strengthen the monitoring, evaluation, and data collection capacity of staff at Member Associations’ level through initiating, organising, participating or conducting of training sessions and evaluation workshops
• Take the lead in regular collection, analysis and reporting on data from Member Associations
• Support the implementation of baseline and other surveys, such as project reviews, and mid-term and end-of-project reviews
• Comply with the requirements of the reporting systems for preparing reports as per the Donor formats/requirements
• Prepare for presentation and distribution to stakeholders - data, lessons learned best practices, and the statistical, qualitative, and anecdotal evidence provided by the CANADA SHE DECIDE activities
• Responsible for the production of supporting documents e.g. data summaries, workshop reports, etc.
• Support the Member Associations in the revision of work plans and strategies in collaboration with the project team
• Contribute to the Regional Office’s Annual Performance Report including the review and use of IPPF service statistics
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all members of staff, and contacts within and outside the Federation
• Become familiar with the Federation’s Health and Safety Programme and Guidelines for using Visual Display Units. To do everything possible to ensure a healthy and safe working environment, including following instructions and guidance.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

The post holder must have a degree in a social science, statistics, demography, development or health related subjects, or equivalent standard of education.

PROVEN ABILITY

• Developed application in the evaluation and / or operational research of programmes, to include the design and implementation of evaluation strategies
• Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health issues in developing countries
• At least five years experience in the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems for development programmes.

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to train / coach staff and give occasional presentations
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills including analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data
• Excellent organisational and time management skills required to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent Information Technology skills specifically in MS Office software package
• Bilanguage English-French essential.