Burundi: Design, Monitoring, & Evaluations Officer

We are Searchers.

We are over 600 strong worldwide. We believe in our mission to end violent conflict.

It’s our purpose- our call to action.

A Searcher understands our vision of a world where:
Differences stimulate social progress, rather than precipitate violence

Respect for and cooperation with those we disagree with is considered the norm

A Searcher is a dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate individual, committed to our values.
Shared Humanity. Empathy. Impartiality. Inclusivity. Courage. Hope. Humility. Audacity.

With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, we implement projects from 55 offices in 34 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. You will be joining other highly motivated Searchers with a good team spirit and through commitment and dedication, have opportunities to grow.

We are searching for…

Search Burundi is seeking a DM&E Officer who would lead efforts around design, monitoring, and evaluation in the Burundi program. She/he would work closely with the Regional DM&E Specialist, the Country Director, Burundi staff, and project partners to implement the baseline, conduct regular conflict scans, tracking project monitoring data, and ensure documentation of results. She/he would be a member of the senior management team, contributing to Search’s overall strategy and implementation in Burundi. She/he would report to the Country Director

Your contribution

The DM&E Officer will be dedicated to the following responsibilities, liaising daily with different project coordinators to meet their specific DM&E needs. The DME Officer will be the primary person responsible for coordinating the research, design, monitoring and evaluation, and organizational learning efforts of Search projects conducted in Burundi.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the availability and lead the development of strong monitoring systems; e.g. create and implement projects logic frameworks, indicators, targets, data collection tools, M&E plans;
• Provide timely, quality support and coaching to the different project coordinators and other staff to meet their specific DM&E needs;
• Contribute to identify and synthesize good practices and lessons learned, and organize quarterly reflection meetings for each project;
• Conduct regular monitoring missions in the project’s target areas and share findings with the program staff as part of reflection sessions to inform programming;
• Oversee internal baseline and evaluation processes, developing terms of reference and supporting the data collection and analysis as well as timely delivery;
• Coordinate and manage external evaluation contracts and teams;
• Maintain a database to ensure all program outputs and results are accurately recorded to inform programming and reporting;
• Assist Project Coordinators in providing monthly and quarterly reports on all activities, outputs and relevant outcome indicators to the Team Leader and ILT;
• Assist with creating a Knowledge Management strategy for the Burundi program;
• Review the quality of the data collected by other staff members and partners during activities and provide them with guidance;
• Analyze data collected and share findings with key internal stakeholders;
• Work with different partners to ensure that their monitoring tools are used appropriately and data collection has maximum value for the partners, and contribute to strengthening the M&E capacity of partners;
• Work with the Regional DM&E Specialist to provide support and guidance to the different projects in the development and implementation of their M&E plans and support their implementation;
• Be directly engaged in the continuing development of the organisation, its mission and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge;
• Contribute to design, monitoring and evaluation for new projects development and proposal development (developing logical frameworks and proposals);
• Participate in regional DME conference calls;
• Complete all other tasks as required.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

You are… You meet the following qualifications:

Essential:

• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in a civil society or NGO setting
• At least two (2) years of experience in field-based data collection and analysis
• At least three (3) year of experience in design, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area required
• Knowledge of logical framework and results framework, planning and evaluation methodologies, and the ability to coach and train others in their use
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional relationships
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality
• Able to work independently and effectively in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and work to meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in Kirundi, English and French, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to travel within and outside of the country

Desirable:

• Prior experience as a M&E trainer
• Demonstrated technical capacity to provide support and guidance to project staff on design, monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrated technical capacity in the design, implementation, and analysis of various data collection tools including interviews, surveys, focus group discussions, and pre/post-tests
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate evaluations, including experience developing evaluation terms of reference and recruiting and managing consultants
• Knowledge of data analysis software (e.g. STATA, SPSS, or other software)

Sound good? To apply, interested candidates should:

• Send a cover letter and current resumeto our website here.

• Include the following in your cover letter

• minimum salary requirements (or current salary)

• projected start date,

• where you found this posting.

This position will close on January 26, 2018. We are looking to fill this position with the right candidate. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Please see our website www.sfcg.org for full details of our work.