Role and responsibilities
The following is a brief description of the role.
Generic responsibilitiesย
Provide inputs during project design, proposal discussions, Macro log frame design and budgeting for M&E.ย Support the implementation of a data management system that would standardize the M&E information flow and reporting.ย Develop data collection methods and tools to support programs in needs assessment, baseline assessment, output and outcome monitoring and evaluation of the on-going projects.ย Provide inputs to program for comprehensive knowledge management including result tracking, documentation of case studies/ human interest stories and lessons learned and sharing with all the relevant bodies for incorporation in future project designs. Ensure that a beneficiary accountability mechanism is in place and utilized. ย Ensure documentation systems are in place and utilized for safeguarding documents on physical and digital archives and maintain confidentiality of the data.ยSpecific responsibilitiesย
Design/revise the area office M+E framework and policy, build staff structure and allocate resources to strengthen M&E.ย Support the Area Manager, Area Program Manager and M&E Manager in advocating for M+E support from donors, partners, and CO staff to ensure M+E remains a high priority in the country program Provide inputs on recruitment of M&E and related staff and build M&E capacities of program and M&E staff. ย Serve as primary contact for M&E related issues and other support efforts.ย Coordinate with M+E focal points in the country office and other country in developing best practices and sharing lessons learned. Support the Programme Department on new initiatives.ย Other activities agreed and discussed with the Area Manager and M&E Manager.ยCompetenciesย
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results.ย
Professional competenciesย
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.ย
Professional competencies:
Minimum of 5 yearsโ of relevant experience preferably within the humanitarian field.ย Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts Experience with and knowledge of principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development programs.ย Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training and mentoring.ย Documented results related to positionโs responsibilities Fluency in English, both written and verbalContext/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:ย
Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) Experience using SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, will be an added advantage Experience on digital data gathering will be an added advantageEducation:
Graduate degree in M&E, Health Informatics, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Information Systems Management, Operations Research and related fields. ยBehavioral competenciesย
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision Ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstances Ability to engage and motivate staff in a challenging program area Good coordination skills Goal oriented and visionaryย Patient, flexible and creativeย The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRCโs representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14โ000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavorsย to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.
NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRCโs primary presence in Geneva.