Monitoring and Evaluations Advisor
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
We are looking for a Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor to support our partner AVSF Cambodia. This 7 month volunteer position, supporting the VETS and AGROW projects in the Battambang province, will provide technical support to strengthen AVSF Cambodia M&E strategies and tools through the development and management of performance monitoring systems. The successful candidate that qualifies for travel status will be provided a $1,500CAD/month Monthly Living Allowance.
- Provide technical guidance to AGROW project M&E specialist, AGROW project Manager and field project teams on conducting baseline assessments, evaluations and setting up monitoring and reporting systems.
- Strengthen the capacity of AVSF Cambodia staff and critical stakeholders, in data collection methodology and M&E systems (in general) through training, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing project support.
- Participate actively in the implementation of M&E processes by developing data collection tools, providing technical support and quality control.
- Organize and conduct training on M&E/MIS for the AVSF Cambodia staff and stakeholders.
- Essential
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in a development and/or humanitarian contexts
- implementing M&E activities of international development projects
- Experience developing, leading and managing M&E initiatives
- Experience in performance measurement, including data collection and analysis tools, indicator selection, target setting, reporting, and developing M&E and/performance monitoring plans.
- Experience in use of data to inform decision-making, planning, and performance monitoring
- Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact.)
- Excellent research and evaluation skills, facilitation skills, diplomacy, leadership and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff
- Desirable
- Effective cross-cultural communication skills
- Commitment to the principles of volunteer cooperation and familiarity with participatory approaches to development, including the promotion of gender equality, good governance and environmental sustainability.
- Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
- In-depth knowledge on development issues
- Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
- Previous international work / volunteer experience in development sector.
