Key Responsibilities:
Job purpose: The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Cluster Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing the cluster AP monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning plan that contributes to the achievement of AP Program goals including grants. The MEAL Cluster Coordinator will also ensure all monitoring and evaluation are in alignment with relevant strategies (e.g. national, sectoral, disaster preparedness plan, etc.), policies (e.g. ministry policies, child sponsorship, DME management policy, etc.) and standards (e.g. IPM, LEAP, sponsorship standard, sponsorship programming guidelines, financial, etc ). In term of Operating Model, MEAL Cluster Coordinator will be liable to improve the monitoring, evaluation and accountability capacity of operating model partner, as well as monitor the achievement of activities / output / outcome managed by partners
Strategy Development & Planning
Provide technical support of the preparation of AP Design Document and grant/PNS project design, include to lead the development of ITT, DIP, MTT and Beneficiaries Tracking.
Facilitate the involvement of key stakeholders at city and local level in the design process, allowing them to provide input and suggestions, including involvement in the future monitoring , evaluation and learning process.
In close collaboration with AP team and operating model partner, develop monitoring and evaluation plan and budget.
Facilitate cross-cutting theme integration into program monitoring and evaluations, including gender and inclusive analysis, Christ-centered commitment, and child protection.
Resource Acquisition & Management
Provide technical advice on preparation of budget for monitoring, evaluation and learning to ensure cost-effective and efficient use of resources.
Provide technical support for stakeholders, operating model partners and community partners to identify and mobilize community resources needed for project implementation.
Provide recommendations based on project achievements against targets and work monitoring to identify new project opportunities.
Coordinate with city and local governments to encourage cooperation and sharing of resources for MEAL, both budgetary and human, in an effective and efficient manner.
Capacity Building
To build the capacity of TP / Grant Project Coordinator, monitoring and evaluation officer, other AP staff, and operating model partner staff in program monitoring, evaluation, research and learning methodologies.
To build the capacity of TP / Grant Project Coordinator and operating model partner staff in program accountability and and beneficiaries tracking system
Develop and test contextually appropriate models to monitor, evaluate, provision of community feedback and response mechanism, learn documenting and disseminating lessons learned.
Provide technical advice for TP / Grant Project Coordinator and Operating Model Partner to train partner community groups in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning to build their capacity for management of local initiatives.
Document and disseminate key lessons and strategies to appropriate stakeholders.
Participate in practitioner networks / working groups, as agreed with the AP manager, to ensure ongoing learning on good practices & sectoral standards relevant to assigned projects
Contribute to National Office “Community of Practice” or Sectoral Task Forces as negotiated with AP Manager.
Coordinate with Zonal or National Office LEAP team for promising practices, lessons learned and current methodologies.
Accountability & Quality Assurance:
Develop AP monitoring system and tools and ensure it is used by all staff and operating model partner to track the progress of project implementation, and to capture learning.
Provide technical advice for Program Manager in project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting processes.
Ensure that LEAP is implemented with quality to make a defined and measurable contribution to the well-being of children.
Working together with local partners in implementing program measurement.
Ensure that the DME processes and products are in alignment with LEAP standards and associated guidelines
Ensure ITT is used for accountable programming and achievement of expected results and for learning.
Monitor and validate the achievement of activity / output / outcome implemented by operating model partner
Ensure that the monitoring process is of high quality and meets standards
Ensure the feedback is regularly record, response on time and used for learning.
Ensure the beneficiaries tracking, including LMMS is carried out with quality and used the data for monitoring and learning.
Coordinate processes for program evaluation and baseline.
Provide technical support for AP-M in preparation of “Project Charter” to meet LEAP milestones.
Provide technical support for AP-M in preparing AP reports, include LEAP reports, according to NO guidelines.
Provide technical support for TP / Grant Project Coordinator in monitoring the context of target areas on an ongoing basis and recommend adjustments to program plans and management in light of changing context, resources, and opportunities.
Share lessons learned from Baseline, evaluations, and Program Quality Self Review (PQSR) Reports with communities, development partners and other WV Partnership stakeholders,
Ensure that all Leap products, reports and learning are documented in the system (Horizon/iMPACT) and in Orange and can be accessed at any time.
Networking & Coordination:
Communicate effectively WVIDN’ identity, mission, vision, values and our approach to work in ways that are contextually appropriate and clear.
Close coordination with PEARL to keep up to date on design, monitoring and evaluation. learning and accountability
Coordinate closely with AP team in LEAP implementation.
Coordinate closely with MEL team of Operating Model Partner in shared-project implementation
Build and maintain network within and outside WVIDN to maximize resources utilization in the field of monitoring, evaluatioin and learning.
To build partnerships with different organisations, universities and research institutions based on a common focus on improving the quality of research and supporting the well- being of children and families, especially the most vulnerable children.
Management & Leadership:
Live among the people, endeavoring to witness to Christ through life.
Lead MEL team (if there is subordinate) to ensure project and program goals within target areas are met according to AP Design and Annual Operating plan on time, on budget and with quality.
Facilitate and lead spiritual nurture activities for team members according to WVIDN core documents, include modeling a high standard of personal biblical leadership, maturity and integrity as an example to staff and others.
Create enabling and positive team environment where staff are able to develop their spiritual gifts and grow in Christian maturity and facilitate a working environment of mutual trust, respect, and care among all staff.
Facilitate effective teamwork, coordination and work planning among coordinators, officers, field facilitators, and administrative staff to ensure program implementation as standard and achieved the target.
Ensure that MEL team (if there is subordinate) understand and follow the WV child protection policy, that efforts are taken to respond promptly and appropriately to child protection incidents, and that awareness raising for prevention and reporting of child protection incidents occurs within the program area.
The Qualifications :
Bachelor degree majoring social development, statistics or any other relevant field.
Good understanding of key aspects of development work.
Min. TOEFL Score 450
Min. 3 years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning work, experience in conducting survey, analyze and survey report is an advantage.
Proven track record in project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing.
Good basic statistic knowledge.
Solid computer skills in Microsoft Office.
ONLY a shortlist of applicants will be contacted.
WVI implements a Safeguarding Policy as a form of our commitment to protect children and adult beneficiaries. WVI has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with WVI work and WVI also participates in the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR) Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS).
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only