MMEMS is recruiting a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, to be based in Maputo and Quelimane, Mozambique.
Description
- The Mozambique Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism and Services (MMEMS) project provides on-theground support on performance monitoring, data verification, impact evaluation, output, and environmental compliance of USAID/Mozambique activities; The MMEMS main office will be based in Maputo, field offices will be based in Quelimane and Nampula
- Position Summary: Reporting to the Senior Monitoring Officer, Senior Evaluation Officer and Deputy Chief of Party; she/he will work collaboratively as part of the MMEMS team to deliver high quality M&E support to USAID/Mozambique
- In support of the goal and objectives of the project the M&E specialist will assist with data collection, aggregation, analysis, reporting, M&E training, assessments and evaluations across a diverse set of programming in the health, agriculture, education and governance sectors
Duties
- Provide support for performance monitoring design and implementation, including data collection and analysis
- Provide expertise and support for the design and management of indicators, M&E plans, performance targets, data quality assessments, data collection and analytical tools, and reports
- Support the creation and management of performance indicator tracking systems/databases, such as DevResults
- Support the inclusion of gender dimensions in all monitoring efforts
- Support MMEMS efforts to promote opportunities for Collaboration Learning and Adapting (CLA) within USAID and with its stakeholders
- Remain current on USG performance monitoring polices and ensure their application
- Support M&E training and one-on-one capacity building for USAID and IP staff, as requested by the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation officers
- Support the use of technological innovations when conducting monitoring, such as tablets, smartphones, etc.
- Support the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a monitoring tool
- Help organize and support M&E communities of practice with USAID
- Support the design and implementation of evaluations carried out by the MMEMS team and its partners
- Conduct all work professionally and ethically while collaborating effectively with MMEMS team members in a cohesive, positive working environment
- In the spirit of team collaboration, assist, with completing other tasks, in other areas to balance workloads, such as assisting with editing English documents, compiling reporting documents, etc., when needed
Requisites
- A Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) degree in the field of international relations, economics, political science, public policy, management, and/or other relevant field
- At least five (5) years of experience working on donor-funded mechanisms
- Experience in the design, implementation, and management of monitoring, evaluation, and performance management
- Experience with creating and managing performance tracking systems
- Experience leveraging performance monitoring data for the improvement of ongoing project/activity management
- Experience in the gender dimensions of monitoring and evaluation
- Professional working knowledge of English, fluency in Portuguese
- Extensive experience in report writing and strong communication skills
- Extensive experience in providing quality report and evaluation presentations
- Demonstrated knowledge of USG policies related to evaluation and performance management
Notes
- Only short listed applicants will be contacted
- This position is reserved for citizens of Mozambique
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