Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors. The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs SUMMARYAre you passionate about monitoring and evaluation, have a strong commitment to driving positive change, we would love to hear from you!RESPONSIBILITIESThe Regional M&E Coordinator will provide strategic and technical support to the NRC’s 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. The following is a brief description of the role.Specific responsibilities 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 communicatedSupport 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 reviewing 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, facilitate lessons learned and coordinationSupport 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 regionStandardise 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 strategy Critical interfaces Coordination: Regional CC AdvisorsProject planning: CC Specialist in each country.Area operations: Area Managers and Filed coordinators.Implementation: Monitoring & Evaluation staff QUALIFICATIONSProfessional 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 of 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 position’s responsibilitiesFluency in English, both written and verbal Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience: Knowledge of the context in East Africa and Yemen RegionExperience of working in complex and volatile contextsExperience working with various donors and conversant with their technical frameworks and strategies (eg. UNHCR, DFID, SIDA, NMFA, ECHO, EU etc.)Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical skills (qualitative and quantitative)Excellent one to one and group communication /information presentation skillsExperience in training and capacity building in M&E mechanisms at various project levelsGood understanding of various donors’ requirementsExperience in designing and leading on specific development research projectsExperience working with statistical computer software packagesProject design and management skill Behavioural competencies 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 skillsGoal 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.