Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 09 Jun 2018
Job Title: Program Manager II - Monitoring & Evaluation, Accountability and Learning. Location: Bor, Jonglei State, South Sudan Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party (Programs)
Background
The Resilience and Food Security Program (RFSP) is a Title II program working with communities affected by conflict in seven of the counties of Jonglei State, South Sudan. The overall goal of RFSP is to improve food security of conflict affected households in RFSP operational counties by September 2018.
Job summary
The MEAL Manager is a senior management and technical post which reports directly to the DCoP (Programs) and is based in the headquarters for the RFSP in Bor. The MEAL manager is in overall charge of the RFSP MEAL system and ensures compliance USAID MEAL guidelines and policies as well as CRS standard MEAL policies and procedures. The post holder is responsible for capacity building of all MEAL staff in the consortium, and for providing technical guidance on MEAL to the program teams at field level.
Qualifications, experience and skills required
1 Master's degree in economics, agricultural economics, statistics, bio-statistics, nutrition or other relevant subject with strong quantitative background. 2 Five years of experience working in a development setting preferably with an international NGO, with significant experience of progressively increasing MEAL responsibility in international development projects, and at least two years of experience as a supervisor; 3 USAID FFP Title II and ICT4D experience preferred. The candidate must have experience in leading the MEAL of a large field based project. 4 Strong conceptual knowledge about results frameworks, logic model, WASH, resilience, micro-finance, food and nutrition security indicators, M&E plan, data quality assurance, data utilization and gender integration into M&E. 5 Demonstrated experience and expertise in developing and operationalizing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan; familiarity with FFP M&E and Reporting Policy and Guidance for the components of an M&E plan. 6 Demonstrated capacity in facilitation and training for non-technical staff on MEAL competencies and procedures; 7 Demonstrated expertise and experience in developing and operationalizing routine monitoring system designed to track both output and outcome indicators from project design to implementation (including work with results frameworks) as well as building staff capacity to utilize systems; experience with participatory MEAL system required. 8 Strong quantitative background and demonstrated expertise in designing annual monitoring surveys including probabilistic sampling strategy and estimating sample size, developing appropriate weights and analyze quantitative data; including previous experience with leading and managing studies and consultants. 9 Demonstrated expertise in designing qualitative studies, in-depth knowledge about qualitative sampling and experienced in using interview and interactive tools to generate qualitative information and analysis. 10 Experienced in developing data quality assurance strategies, data management and data visualization; including proficiency in database development/management, SPSS, Stata, EPI-Info, Access, Excel and skills in analyzing, interpreting and communicating information to various stakeholders. 11 Demonstrated expertise and experience in data utilization strategies and can creatively think about active data sharing techniques. 12 Knowledge of program quality standards, MEAL standards, Catholic Social Teaching and the justice lens preferred. 13 Experience with facilitation, capacity strengthening and partnership building through formal and informal training, with the capacity to empower staff through opportunities for professional growth and development. 14 Detail-oriented and excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver required results in a timely and quality manner. 15 Cultural sensitivity, patience, flexibility and ability to work well in a multi-sectoral and multi-cultural team. 16 Ability to work in a challenging and stressful environment with unexpected challenges. 17 Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required.
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