Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Associate

Organization: International Justice Mission

Responsibilities :

Data Management and Results Dissemination :

• Coordinate data collection, reporting and analysis efforts and provide ongoing support to local partner organizations.
• Lead on data summaries/aggregation for monthly and quarterly reporting to IJM Headquarters and stakeholders as per the requirement.
• Implement regular data quality audits of program monitoring data and work with teams to correct data errors.
• Oversee the dissemination of key program monitoring data (organizational dashboard, facilitate development of data gathering rhythms in teams, etc.).
• Develop and embed system to track the collection, review, and use of monitoring data.

Embed High-Quality Monitoring into Programs :

• Provide technical assistance to programs so that they have a plausible plan to show achievement of outcomes and contribution to impact.
• Provide input into the design of new/revision of current programs, especially on baseline assessments, monitoring indicators, and evaluation plans.
• Review draft program proposals/plans for the quality of their monitoring and evaluation methodologies and plans.
• Participate in the planning for, execution of, and program re-design after external evaluations.
• Monthly/quarterly monitoring leading to quarterly reports.
• Managing larger learning/research efforts that span multiple quarters.

Increase Strong Monitoring Competence :

• Assemble and disseminate relevant resource materials, templates, and guidance documentation.
• Keep abreast of and adapt programs to key developments in the monitoring arena.

Skills and Experience:

Education:

Master’s degree in social work, evaluation, research, program management or another related field;

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of successful experience in program monitoring, data management and/or evaluation – including any of:
• Designing, managing, or monitoring a complex program.
• Conducting data quality audits or quality assurance assessments.
• Capturing, synthesizing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Presenting program monitoring or quality assurance results effectively to stakeholders.
• Training program staff on data management or monitoring issues.
• Establishing an evaluation design.

Skills:

a. Exceptional ability in written and oral communications and presentation skills.
b. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
c. Proficiency in spoken and written English.
d. Experience working cross-culturally.
e. Knowledge of statistics and of common qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
f. Experience with statistical and qualitative research software and project management information systems.
g. Analytical thinker.
2. Strong organization skills, with high level attention to detail.
3. Effective as a contributor to the team.
4. Self-starter with strong initiative.
5. Strong, developed leadership ability.
6. Proactive, creative problem-solver.
7. Flexible, effective in meeting the timelines and productive under pressure.

Apply:

Send Job Application Form, Resume & Cover Letter along with copy of an evaluation report worked on previously to be submitted
xxxxx@ijm.org