Country: Senegal
Closing date: 01 Feb 2016
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
M&E Specialist, Senegal Governance for Local Development (GOLD) Project
Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Senegal GOLD Project. The proposed objectives of the project are to improve local government performance & transparency, increase engagement/oversight for accountable government and strengthen enabling environment for decentralization.
The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.
GENERAL:
Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.
SALARY:
The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Senegal GOLDM&E Specialist by February 1, 2016**.** Qualified Senegal nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in West Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.
Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.
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Position Description
POSITION TITLE: M&E Specialist, Senegal GOLD Project
LOCATION: Senegal
DEPARTMENT: Civil Society & Education
REPORTS TO: Chief of Party, Senegal GOLD Project
Position Summary:
The M&E Specialist will be responsible for implementing and managing the M&E team and activities, including the coordination of an externally conducted impact evaluation and delivering a Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (PMEP), for a high-quality, results-oriented project focused on improving local government performance & transparency. The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The M&E Specialist will oversee the implementation of the program’s M&E activities and data reporting requirements. S/he will also serve as the liaison and point of contact with USAID and any external evaluation contractors throughout the life of the project. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage a rigorous approach to monitoring and evaluation, including mobile and web based technologies, for monitoring performance toward specific goals and objectives.
Oversee implementation of a baseline study on the project indicators, including review of tools and survey methodology; training of enumerators, and review of data quality and analysis.
Collaborate and liaise with the external evaluation contractor to design and carry out mid-term and end-term evaluations
Design and implement GOLD’s PMEP in coordination with USAID/Senegal. This includes selecting and tracking of specific indicators, developing strategies for data collection, and regularly reporting on project indicators.
Handle the day-to-day monitoring and reporting on activities under the award.
Design data collection instruments, schedules, analysis methods, and applied technologies.
Ensure reporting requirements per USAID obligations under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA).
Monitor the results of the program’s activities and contribute to periodic evaluations/assessments; help disseminate results to internal and external audiences.
Contribute extensively to quarterly and annual reports.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s level degree required, in social sciences, such as statistics, public policy, economics or a related field, and/or specialized training/certification in monitoring & evaluation.
Alternatively, a Bachelor’s level degree with five years of relevant work experience beyond the
degree.
Work Experience:
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in the monitoring & evaluation of donor-funded international development projects. Part of this experience should have been obtained working on governance programs.
Knowledge of USAID reporting requirements, including experience designing and implementing Monitoring and Evaluation Plans, rigorous impact evaluation design, and working with external consultants for third party evaluations.
Understanding of impact evaluation methodology and research methodology strongly preferred
Understanding of national level MIS approaches and existing government databases/data collection preferred.
Skills:
Excellent written and oral communication skill in both English and French is required.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet (preferably Microsoft Access and Excel), and presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint)
Familiarity with database and statistical applications such as SPSS, SAS or STATA.
How to apply:
Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Senegal GOLDM&E Specialist by February 1, 2016**.** Qualified Senegal nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in West Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.