Somalia: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer – SCORES II

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

Adeso is seeking a qualified and committed individual to join the Adeso team as a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer for the Somalia Community Recovery and Economic Support Project-Phase II (SCORESII) in Sanaag and Mudug regions of Somalia/Somaliland. Based in Badhan, the incumbent will support the SCORESII teams both in Sanaag and in Mudug through frequent field visits and direct technical assistance. The M&E Officer will work closely with SCORESII teams at the field level to provide technical support on all areas of program monitoring, reviews and evaluations. The key responsibilities will involve ensuring program quality and collection of important relevant data for the project supporting programmers/projects to manage the various data/knowledge bases. The position also has a primary responsibility to support program reporting on results at various levels. The position reports to the Program Manager – SCORESII.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The M&E Officer will work with the M&E specialist to generate organizational, country and projects M&E frameworks as may be required. The position holder will play a critical role in organizing and coordinating monitoring, review and evaluation activities in SCORESII project in Sanaag and in Mudug region. S/he will also ensure timely collection, analysis and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet donor reporting requirements. Specific assignments for this position are detailed below:

· The M&E Officer will coordinate the development of the M&E framework for Adeso, SCORESII project in Sanaag and Mudug regions;

· Coordinate the development and use of various M&E tools at both organizational, country and projects levels;

· Work with Program teams to ensure that Adeso projects document progress and demonstrate project results as per the contracts in place;

· Work with SCORESII Program Manager and Senior Project Officer as appropriate to ensure that there is good coordination and that there is quality assurance on all assessments, knowledge management, program reviews and evaluations;

· Support all projects to meet their reporting requirements and timely data collection;

· Work with the other departments and projects to ensure that the organizational, country and projects’ knowledge management is supported and maintained at the appropriate levels;

· Travel to project sites where and when necessary;

· Support the M&E manager in developing performance monitoring and review for all projects;

· Participate in program design and review.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, and any other related social science field;

· At least 4 years of technical expertise in M&E and program development;

· Ability to design M&E tools, surveys, and evaluations;

· Knowledge of Humanitarian principles and minimum standards preferred;

· Ability to train and build capacity of others desirable;

· Working experience in the project areas (Sanaag, North and South Mudug) preferred

· Experience working in a humanitarian or other international NGO essential;

· Strong computer application skills and ability to use appropriate software especially such as SPSS, STATA, Excel, MS Access, etc;

· A team player with good organizational and interpersonal skills;

· Ability to live and work in an isolated area in conditions of limited comfort;

· Strong written and oral Somali essential as well as fluency in English preferred.

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to jobs.somalia@adesoafrica.org , quoting the position in the email subject matter, by 9^th September 2015.

Each application should be addressed to HR Director and include the following:

• An updated CV with updated contact details: Phone No., Email Address and Skype ID; and

• An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on one's background, beliefs, gender or sexual orientation.