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Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer

by admin | June 5, 2011 - 1:13pm

The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer is responsible for coordinating and implementing existing MEL plans and activities in Haiti , formulating others and establishing a system to integrally monitor, evaluate, and document learning from all programs, implementation and their impact. The MEL Officer will support program staff and OA partners to design and implement a MEL system in the programs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Coordinate and implement all existing MEL plans. This includes overseeing data collection, analysis, and reporting on the implementation and progress of program implementation at all levels.
· Monitor status and progress of program implementation based on performance indicators and the MEL Plan. Provide feedback to enhance effectiveness of program implementation and steps needed to achieve desired outcome.

Ensure program implementation is in compliance with agreed-upon MEL plans.
Develop monitoring assessments and monitoring tools for Oxfam and its partners
Develop terms of reference for evaluation and impact assessments.
Facilitate and undertake surveys and studies related to baseline, ongoing and terminal evaluations
Provide mentoring and coaching to relevant staff or local partners in addressing MEL issues
Take responsibility for other MEL related tasks assigned.
Develop clear and user-friendly data collection and reporting formats in collaboration with program implementation units at different levels
Provide support in the preparation of reporting requirements including program updates, grant mid-year and annual reports, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment reports.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

The incumbent will stay abreast of professional standards, trends and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field.
S/he will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based work culture, will perform all duties appropriately for a multi-cultural environment, treating all persons with dignity and respect, and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America mission and goals.
S/he must be available to travel internationally, if and when required

Qualifications / Evaluations:: 
Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Economics, Project management or closely related fields, with specialized training in monitoring and evaluation, or a combined professional qualification and sound experience Experience and Core Competencies A minimum of three years of direct, “hands-on” working experience in building and operating monitoring and evaluation of projects/programs. Ability to lead and oversee the implementation of and monitor and evaluate programs & projects. Able to take initiative and exercise sound judgment. Strong writing and communication skills and analytical abilities, particularly in the areas of learning, and capacity development/transfer; Ability to manage multiple tasks in an effective, pro-active and timely manner Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
How to apply:: 
http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whoweare/jobs/open-positions?nl=1&jvi=oibIVfwQ,Job&jvs=rss&jvk=Job

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