Are you passionate about monitoring and evaluation, have a strong commitment to driving positive change, we would love to hear from you!ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
The Regional M&E Coordinator will provide strategic and technical support to the NRCโs monitoring and evaluation efforts. These include supporting the implementation of NRC M&E standards, systems and practices to produce, measure and demonstrate improvements in programme performance and inform evidence-based decision making. The Regional M&E Coordinator will assist country programs in increasing the capabilities of staff to implement M&E systems, tool and practices consistently to improve program quality and impact.ย The following is a brief description of the role.
Specific responsibilitiesย
Support the rollout and implementation of NRC M&E frameworks, plans and standardization of data collection methods, tools, templates and guidelines; regionally and at country office levelsIn collaboration with regional programme and core competency advisors, support deployment and use of M&E guidance and tools for primary programming sectors in the regionWork with countries and support in monitoring of project activities, thus contributing to timely implementation of activities and adaptation to changed circumstancesSupport countries in the region with tools and appropriate methodologies for assessments of beneficiary needs, so that results are actionable and easily communicatedย Support the evaluation of projects including mid-term, final or impact project evaluations, ensuring that activities are effectively and responsively addressing beneficiary needsProvide hands-on technical assistance to country offices in the region by contributing technical inputs to or reviewingย M&E components of project proposalsParticipate and advise on programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design and budgeting for M&E in the regionSupport programme staff in planning for and executing M&E best practises, including data collection methodology & tools, data management, analysis and usageContribute actively to an M&E learning community within NRC, support efforts to enhance M&E systems and standards across the organizationCoordinate with M&E staff at HQ, other regions and peer organization in developing best practices,ย facilitate lessons learned and coordinationย Support development and review of dashboard, other data visualization tools as well as reportsMap capacity building needs in the region and support training of programme and M+E support staff on M+E technical and conceptual areasSupport M&E and programme staff in implementation of mobile data collection system and other initiatives within the regionย Standardise and expand on the use of digital data collection to ensure better communication between operational level activities and managementPromote the rights of refugees, IDPs and returnees in line with the regional strategyCritical interfaces
Coordination: Regional CC Advisorsย Project planning: CC Specialist in each country.Area operations: Area Managers and Filed coordinators.ย Implementation: Monitoring & Evaluation staffยProfessional competencies:
University degree preferably in statistics, operations research, quantitative analysis, public policy, economics, or other social science fields, with advanced training in rigorous empirical research and evaluation methodologiesExperienced professional with a minimum of 8 years working at intermediate level of M&E design and implementation. Experience required in contemporary qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method evaluations involving major international donor programsThorough familiarity with principles and current approaches to M&E using both quantitative and qualitative methodsDemonstrated significant experience in monitoring and evaluation for large and complex programs, providing specific, sound, and rigorous M&E technical assistanceExtensive experience in developing baseline research, logic models, data collection and analysis, mid-term evaluation, and outcome evaluationUnderstanding of donor expectations and trends in M&EDemonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methodsSolid experience of work with windows based computer software, SSP, GIS, excellent at Excel and use ofย Digital Data Gathering (DDG) technologyExperience in conducting M&E activities in highly insecure context and for programme using community based approach (including data collection, statistical analysis, qualitative research, outcome monitoring and dissemination of results)Experience in designing survey and research tools, organizing and delivering training workshops, managing community mobilization and advocacy activities for local non-governmental organizationsAbility to work closely with field based national staff and experience in various staff trainingDocumented results related to the positionโs responsibilitiesFluency in English, both written and verbalContext/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:ย
Behavioural competenciesย
Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals not under supervisory control and manage long-distance relationships to achieve resultsAbility to engage and motivate staff and partners in a challenging new area.Self-motivated and able to work without close supervisionAble to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlinesExcellent organization and planning skillHandling insecure environmentsManaging resources to optimize resultsManaging performance and developmentInitiating action and coping with changeCulturally sensitive and coping with a changing environmentExcellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsย Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervisionAbility to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment.Prior experience in the regional context preferred.Click this job description for more details
What We Offer
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our workย culture that empowersย every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC, we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face.ย You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative
This vacancy isย open to citizens of Kenya12ย months renewable contactย An opportunity to match your career to a compelling causeJoin our team and be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact!ยInternal candidates are encouraged to applyย but we are also open to external applicants who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference. ย 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.