Job Opportunities at The 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

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General Duties

The M&D officer will work closely with the Senior Monitoring and Data Officer to manage the M&D functions of the WUSC data and report writing. The M&D officer is expected to provide expertise to ensure efficient, effective and timely planning and execution of the various project monitoring processes and activities. Specifically, the M&D officer is responsible for the following:

• Support the Senior Monitoring and Data Officer in ensuring the WUSC Monitoring framework is operationalized

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

• Working closely with the Senior Monitoring and Data Officer to coordinate and communicate quantitative data requirements to the project staff.

• Working closely with the Senior Monitoring and Data Officer to develop appropriate data collection tools and systems for tracking and monitoring progress,

Specific M&D Duties:

• Tracking the progress of activities, proper data collection,
  data verification and audits; and ensure timely feedback to enhance data quality and reliability.
• Supporting in data review, processing, including data transfer, entry, verification and cleaning; and ensure forms are filled according to compliance protocols.
• Provide day to day verifying data quality and ensure all data is input into database platform and analysed in an integrity manner;

• Reviewing and analysing weekly reports to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and to enhance quality of data collection and reporting.

• Support in the training of quantitative data collection methodologies in the field

• Ensure project staff are using data collection tools effectively and that the data they are collecting informs the results intended.

• Ensure reliable, accurate and completeness of the data collected; analyse the data collected from the field

• Develop and maintain database backup and filing systems; Maintain a data management system using Excel, Access, or other data management and analysis software;

• Undertake visits to the field throughout the project, as needed to support and/ or supervise data collection or verify data quality;

• Contribute to the documentation of program events such as meetings, events and workshops;

• Under the supervision of Senior Monitoring and Data Officer, perform other tasks as required.

Reporting Duties:

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

Expected Qualifications for the M&D Officer

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

Desirable Knowledge and skills

• A team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent report writing skills
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.