Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Duty Station: Jerusalem

Type of Contract: Full-time position

Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 9^th, 2021

Palestinian Vision (PalVision) is a democratic, youth-run non-profit organization, established in 1998 striving to mobilize and empower Palestinian youth to achieve their aspirations, preserve their collective Palestinian identity and initiate youth-led sustainable development through volunteerism, social activism, entrepreneurship, lobbying and advocacy, on a local, national, and international levels.

PalVision is seeking to hire a full time Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, who will be required to lead and support the organization’s monitoring, evaluation and reporting system; contribute to the achievement of objectives and results; and play a key role in promoting organizational learning continuously and strategically.

Summary of the Position

Stationed in Jerusalem, the M&E Officer will be reporting directly to the Programs Director. He/she will be responsible for the Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PME) aspect of the organization’s projects including developing, managing, and implementing a strategic PME plan, as well as supporting the project staff in preparing result-oriented reports to various donors. The M&E person will also contribute to developing the capacities of both the organization’s staff and partners in the field of M&E, as deemed necessary.

Specific duties

Under the line management of the Programs Director, the M&E Officer will work closely with PalVision’s Projects Managers and Project Officers.

The M&E Officer will be responsible for:

· Developing, tabling, and managing a new M&E system for the organization’s various portfolios and projects using Result-Based Management (RMB) standards. This entails creating M&E tools and techniques to ensure proper progress-tracking of projects and activities, as well as reporting on derived results.

· Assist in the development, monitoring and revision of the projects’ logical frameworks (logframes) in line with various donor requirements and the organization’s strategies.

· Assist in the development and monitoring of the projects’ workplans in accordance with the project documents and donor requirements.

· Assist the Projects Managers in the preparation of result-oriented reports to donors, including regular, progress, semi-annual and final completion reports, or any other form of reporting as required.

· Organize and undertake M&E capacity building trainings for partners and staff as required.

· Provide feedback and guidance to Projects Managers on required strategies and strategic methodologies.

· Ensure effective implementation of the M&E system and tools through coordinating collection and validation of data (qualitative and quantitative) and through undertaking regular field follow-up visits with the aim of ensuring accountability and validation.

· Design and implement evaluation methodologies and tools that aim to result in reporting on lessons learned, as well as responding action plans for planning, improvement, and development.

Required/preferred academic and professional qualification/work experience

· BA in social sciences (international development, Statistics, Socio-Economy, economics, business administration, Project management, etc.) or any relevant disciplines.

· At least 3 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation with prior working experience in NGO environment with good reporting and writing skills in English and Arabic.

· Advanced knowledge and understanding of MEL different development approaches, trends, and automated systems.

· Preferred working experience in research methodologies, sampling and managing statistical models.

· Demonstrated experience in monitoring project activities, data collection, and analysis dealing and fulfill multi donor MEAL requirements.

· Proven analytical and research techniques skills with demonstrated experience in collecting data through digital systems and good command of the software currently used.

· Team player, well organized, flexible, open minded and highly motivated.

· Fluent in English and Arabic with excellent English writing skills.

· Excellent computer knowledge with command on MS Excel among other packages of MS Office software.

· Ability to deal with complex and sometimes stressful situations, while maintaining a professional and solutions-oriented attitude.

Preferred characteristics: **

· Adhere to Palvision’s mission and core values.

· Maintain positive teamwork attitude.

· Eager to learn and adapt.

· Proactive and innovative.

· Organized and detail oriented.

Application:

· CV (including name and contact details of three references) (in English)

· One-page motivation/cover letter (in English)

Please submit the requested documents via Email to: [email protected] with email subject indicating the position you’re applying for, no later than Tuesday, March 9^th, 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.