Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Assistant

I- Job Summary

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Assistant will report directly to MELO ( Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation Officer) but will also receive support from, and regularly communicate with the Project Officer (PO) to obtain assistance with technical aspects of all M&E activities (e.g. Identifying and preparing participants for samples, testing and translating data collection tools, liaising with schools/communities to secure time/space, ensure activities according to PMF, etc).

II- Job Responsibilities

1. Monitoring and Evaluation - 95% of the time 

• Assist in monthly and quarterly primary and secondary data collection based on the set logframe for sharing with the Country Office ( CO) level.
• Assist in implementing qualitative (e.g. Focus groups, interviews, child observations, etc) and quantitative (e.g. Surveys, observation sheets) tools to collect data with children, youth, Leaders, parents, partners and other stakeholders. 
• Assist access to, and retrieval of, secondary data (e.g. school records, community-level health statistics, etc.)
• Assist in planning for baseline, mid-term and final evaluation of project.
• Check data to ensure accuracy in data collection and data entry (e.g. conduct ‘data audits’)
• Develop and submit output and outcome reports of project to the respective Project Officer and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer   
• Train data collection enumerators (e.g. supervisors, Head Coaches, and partner staff) on data collection tools and processes and, when required, provide M&E workshops to project staff, partners and other stakeholders
• Develop summary materials and deliver presentations on M&E findings to staff, partners, beneficiaries, and/or other stakeholders.
• Share M&E best practices, lessons learned and other insights with respective Project Officer and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer 
• Maintain regular communications with and provide other support to the MELO.
• Conduct regular field M&E support visits and share key findings with the project team (Project Officers, Field Facilitators ) and MELO
• Ensure data storage is in line with RTP standards (e.g. regarding confidentiality, etc.)​​​​​​

2.     Performs other duties as assigned -   5% of the time 

III- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have):

1.  EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Minimum Bachelor degree in social science/ development studies or related field.
• Training in Monitoring and Evaluation (e.g. workshops etc) 

2.  EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years practical experience of handling, monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Experience managing data sets (e.g. Coordinating data entry, ensuring data quality, managing data confidential storage, etc)
• Experience in using mobile data collection software (e.g. SurveyCTO, KoBo Toolbox, ODK, etc.)

(D) TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Understanding of quantitative and qualitative research approaches and best practices, and of child-friendly data collection methods.
• Strong computer skills ( MS Office proficiency, especially in MS Excel )

IV- Desired Qualifications 

• Experience conducting data collection with children
• Experience identifying program implications and recommendations from data findings

WHO YOU ARE:
You are a highly driven, results-oriented, collaborative, and well-rounded leader with a passion for working with children and youth. You are an exceptional communicator with excellent networking skills.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:
The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative, and collaborative team where you have the ability to make things happen. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Target Start Date: February 2022
Contract Duration: Fixed/Full-time