Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning/Quality Control Officer – Short Term (6 months)

  • Temporary
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • Applications have closed

ActionAid International, Zambia

JOB TITLE : Short Term Officer, MEL/Quality Control
LOCATION : Country Office, Lusaka
REPORTING TO : Coordinator, MEL/Quality Control

1 JOB PURPOSE

To support the enhancement of quality, accountability and effectiveness of programmes at all levels by ensuring implementation of programmes in accordance with the ActionAid (AA) Accountability, Learning and Planning Systems (ALPS), AAZ Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Strategy, Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) and Country Strategic Plan (CSP). The position will support MEL efforts during the six (6) months secondment of MEL/QC Coordinator to maternity cover for consortium M&E Officer under the Social Accountability Project.

2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key duties and responsibilities of the MEL/Quality Control Officer will be to;

  •  Support capacity build of local communities, partners and staff on AAZ MEL Processes and tools;
  • Facilitate the review and evaluation of the effectiveness of MEL capacity building for AAZ stakeholders;
  • Ensure effective activity conceptualization, implementation and reporting in line with organizational priorities;
  • Support monthly, quarterly and mid-year learning, sharing and documentation processes in line with the AAZ CSP and MEL strategy. Ensure incorporation of learnings in subsequent programming;
  • Ensure that AAZ and partners demonstrate accountability and value for money to rights holders, donors, sponsors, management and are compliant to AAI accountability standards;
  • Support 2018 participatory review and reflection processes (PRRPs);
  • Support preparations for the 2018 planning and budgeting processes for implementation year 2019;
  • Ensuring compliance of programmes with ALPS and HRBA minimum standards in relation to AAZ CSP and MEL Strategy;
  • Coordination and compilation of progress, quarterly and other periodic reports in line with ALPS, donor requirements and AAZ MEL Strategy;
  • Support development and management of a comprehensive AAZ electronic data, information and knowledge management system and website;
  • Support funding proposal and partnership development processes as required;
  • Regularly liaise with Programme Managers, Project leads and regional coordinators on Program implementation and MEL reporting, among other;
  • Support other processes in the implementation of the MEL/QC processes and procedures in line with AAZ MEL Strategy, CSP and ALPS; and
  • Performs other duties as delegated by line management.

3 INTERNAL CONTACTS:

  • Head of Programmes and Policy;
  • MEL/Quality Control Coordinator;
  • Programme and Policy Managers, Programme Officers and People for Change personnel;
  • Country Director , CMT, and all Staff;
  • LRP Regional Managers;
  • LRP partners, Project based Partners, national and strategic partners; and
  • Rights Holders and their communities.

4 EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

  • Civil society organizations, Research Institutions and other likeminded organizations at local, national and international levels; and
  • Local and Central Government Institutions, Parliamentarians, Community Leaders, Corporates, State Enterprises and other Non-State Actors.

5 QUALIFICATIONS

Appointment to the position will be made from persons who have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University;
  • Have at least two (2) years post graduate experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning in an NGO or comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations; and
  • Good understanding of HRBA, Program Cycle Management, Quality Control and Fundraising’

6 KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Good understanding of Results Based Management or Log frame;
  • Strong conceptual and analytical skills;
  • Self-motivated person able to work without supervision in involving environment;
  • Passionate about MEL for results;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Demonstrable versatility in use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power-point, e-mail, and data analysis software ( e.g. SAS, STATA, SPSS Epi Info, ENA for SMART); and
  • Ability to work in a diverse team environment.

Please address your application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae including contacts for traceable referees to: The Head Human Resources and Organizational Development
ActionAid Zambia, Kabulonga Road, Ibex Hill Plot No 38 G, P. O. Box 51407:
Lusaka

Alternatively, apply via email at; [email protected].

Please ensure that you mention www.gozambiajobs.com as the source of this job advertisement.

Closing date and time for receipt of applications is Monday, 26th February, 2018 by 17:00 hours. Please note that only candidates meeting the above job specifications and have the hands on experience are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.


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