Somalia: Mnotoring , Evaluation and Learning Assistant (Somali National Only)

About SRDA:

Somali Relief and Development Action (SRDA) is a vibrant, non-profit, non- political national organization committed to helping the vulnerable members of the community through humanitarian aid programming. Responding to drought, famine and conflict in Somalia, SRDA helps communities transform from crisis to recovery and transition them to long term development through integrated programming. Working in South Central, Punt land and Somaliland, SRDA has reached more 2,600,000 beneficiaries through integrated humanitarian programs from 2013-2018.

Supporting vulnerable IDPs, Returnees, Refugees and Host community by providing free clean and safe water, Health and Nutrition, Food Security and Protection, SRDA is working with UNICEF, WFP, FAO and IOM and World Vision in reaching the most vulnerable with timely and effect humanitarian interventions.

Job Summary:

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Assistant Under Direct supervision of the Programs Manager will responsible for monitoring and evaluation of results and impact of regular, projects and emergency World Vision OFDA program and for providing a basis for evidence-based decision making on necessary amendments and improvements to both assistance and protection interventions. In addition, he/she will promote accountability for resource use and document, provide feedback on and disseminate lessons learned. In accordance with the established SRDA policy and procedures

Main Responsibility

• Set up the monitoring and evaluation system:
• Develop the overall framework of the monitoring and evaluation activities; clarify the responsibilities and prepare the work plan and the detailed budget for the monitoring and evaluation activities;
• Supervise the work of the Monitoring and Evaluation office staff; provide guidance and technical support;
• Guide and coordinate the review of programme log frames including:
• Ensuring that realistic intermediate and end-of-programme targets are defined;
• providing technical advice for the revision of performance indicators;
• Conducting a baseline study on monitoring and evaluation in the project areas.
• identifying sources of data, collection methods and resources needed and related cost;
• Contribute to the development of the Field Implementation Plan (FIP), ensuring alignment with strategy, agreement on programme indicators and inclusion of monitoring and evaluation activities in the work plan;
• Review and provide feedback to programmes on the quality of methodologies established to collect monitoring data, and document the protocols that are in place for the collection and aggregation of this data;
• Establish an effective system for assessing the validity of monitoring and evaluation data through a review of activities/installations, completed monitoring forms/databases
• Implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities:
• Oversee and execute the monitoring and evaluation activities included in the FIP, with particular focus on results and impacts as well as in lesson learning;
• Design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of programme activities;
• Promote a results-based approach to monitoring and evaluation, emphasizing results and impacts;
• Coordinate the preparation of all monitoring and evaluation reports; guide staff and executing partners in preparing their progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensure their timely submission;
• Prepare consolidated progress reports for the Management including identification of problems, causes of potential bottlenecks in implementation, and providing specific recommendations;
• Check that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum such as the Programme Group Meeting and in a timely action in terms of implications for future action;
• Undertake regular visits to the fields to support implementation of monitoring and evaluation, check the quality of data produced, and to identify where adaptations might be needed; monitor the follow up of evaluation recommendations with Programme Managers;
• Foster participatory planning and monitoring, organize and provide refresher training in monitoring and evaluation for programmes
• Facilitate, act as resource person, and join if required any external supervision and evaluation missions; Identify the need and the TORs for specific monitoring and evaluation activities; recruit, guide and supervise consultants or organizations that are contracted to implement special surveys and studies required for evaluating programme effects and impacts

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Diploma in social sciences, development studies, statistics, or equivalent

• Demonstrated ability in report writing and presentation.

• Ability to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders;

• Excellent communication, team building and training skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in and outside the Agency; ability to work effectively in multi-cultural environment;

• Proven skills in critical thinking, assessment and analysis; strong competency in conceptualizing and designing strategic frameworks;

• Excellent knowledge of advanced statistics and research methodology including skills in sampling techniques and use of computer software for statistical and other relevant applications;

• strong organizational skills;

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment;

• Leadership qualities, personnel and team management including mediation and conflict resolution;

• Supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening staff capacity;

• A solid understanding of the management of cross cutting issues, with a focus on participatory processes, integrated programming, protection and gender issues;

• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

• At least six years work experience in planning processes, performance management, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building in large governmental or international organization;

If you think you qualify for the position, please send your application letter together with curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees, to: recruitment@srdaorganization.org. Indicate Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Assistant; as subject line when applying by email. Deadline 5th September 2018.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SRDA is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidate are highly encourage to apply