SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
DUE: 18 APR 2023
Contract
Contract type: National employment contract
Company Description
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical knowledge to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has over 1250 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.
For more information on SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org
In anticipation of funding, SNV is recruiting for the position of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
Job Description
In anticipation of funding the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (PMEO) will be appointed as part of the Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Unit. Working directly under the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor’s supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for monitoring the quality of products implemented by SNV in the context of the assigned projects. The PMEO will provide technical expertise and guidance, creating a supportive environment to maximize and effectively report on the project results. The PMEO will provide strategic direction and guidance for designing and implementing PME systems, disseminating best practices, training and coaching relevant staff, and developing PME frameworks and technical inputs to project proposals. The objective of this position is to build on the evidence base for planning, implementation and learning.
Setting up PME system
Assist in developing and finalizing project M&E work plans and keeping them updated according to project activities and timeframes as relevant.
Develop the assigned project’s overall monitoring and evaluation framework/s, including project performance monitoring plan/s and data collection systems in line with SNV deliverables.
Review the quality of existing data in the subject areas, the methods of collecting it, and the degree to which it will provide useful baseline statistics for impact evaluation.
Develop baseline data for each project component and all project indicators.
Coordination of PME procedures and tools
Device means and standardized procedures for routine data collection to measure achievement against performance indicators.
Ensure quality of all data reported by Project Field Officers (PFO).
Maintain and administer the M&E database whilst analyzing and aggregating findings.
Support project progress reporting, project mid-term review and final evaluation as shall be facilitated by SNV.
Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.
Provide advice to the supervisor on improving project performance using M&E findings.
Capacity development
Develop planning, monitoring and evaluation capacity development initiatives and implement them according to plan.
Share and stimulate sharing of relevant PME topics and best practices within the assigned project/s, through the PME community of practice and other relevant learning and knowledge sharing initiatives platforms.
Analysis & reporting
Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required.
Provide the Project Manager and Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor with management information they may require.
Check that monitoring data are discussed in appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussions to fill any gap.
Backstopping services
Data capturing and uploading of project data into selected Information management systems.
Design and consolidate data collection tools.
Liaising with Project Field Officers (PFO).
Report writing and consolidation
Success stories
Project research
Performance measurement
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics related field, Social sciences, Development studies or equivalent,
Minimum of 2 years working experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation,
Knowledge of the logical framework approach and other strategic planning approaches,
Experience with M&E methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory),
Report Writing and editing,
Analytical skills,
Ability to work independently and within a team,
Deadline driven,
Strong attention to detail,
A clean class 4 driver’s license is a prerequisite.
Additional Information
Contract duration
One year, national contract.
TO APPLY
CLICK HERE and complete your application by 18 April 2023. Applicants to submit cover letter and CV
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.
NB: Only shortlisted will be contacted