Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant - Mogadishu (National Position) - Somalia

Mogadishu

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Mogadishu
Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
Occupational Groups:
- Accounting (Audit, Controlling)
- Administrative support
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Emergency Aid and Response
Closing Date: Closed

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme. Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations. The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and South & Central), Kenya, Ethiopia Yemen, Djibouti and South Sudan.

The M&E Assistant is responsible for follow up of activities at NRC Mogadishu office

Candidates can apply online by going through the " VACANCIES" link at www.nrc.no
Email or Paper applications will not be considered.

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply

Job description

Work closely with the program teams to document the projects inputs, outputs, outcomes and impacts (e.g. need assessments, beneficiaries profiling, baseline survey, activity follow-up and monitoring, impact survey, project evaluation) and ensure full compliance with the NRC HOA M&E Framework
From the M&E part, assist the teams in strategic planning and drafting of proposals, including need assessments, community consultations, technical design of the intervention and the budget associated.
Assist the planning, preparation, implementation and coordination of monitoring activities including but not limited to reporting questionnaires designing, data collection and analysis.
Participate in teams coordination meetings
Carry out local field visits and identify challenges and inconsistencies relevant to monitoring exercises.
Assist on timely reporting of activities for the common reporting cycles (bi-weekly, quarterly etc.)
Responsible for the establishment and day to day maintenance of database (Management Information System) including project data compilation, analysis, updating and archiving
Investigate and facilitate introduction of new technologies and approaches for programs monitoring and reporting (e.g. mapping, e-newsletters, website, etc.)
Ensure monitoring and documentation of project progress and project evaluation according to NRC Horn of Africa M&E Framework.
Carry out any other relevant tasks to the position as requested by the line supervisor.
In charge of maintaining and updating the Monitoring and Evaluation database, ensuring correct and swift data processing entry.
Assist in making data entry forms and reports as required
Support collection and maintenance of geographic baseline & thematic data.
Research and retrieval of data from internal and external sources; preparation of statistical charts, tables and reports as required.
To record the GPS coordinates of program activities.
Assist with the productions of maps & other geographic information products

Qualifications

Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, humanitarian and/or development studies, Statistics, Management Information System.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within the humanitarian field
Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in M&E design and implementation.
At least 2 years experience in field project review, projects reporting and evaluation.
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Fluency in English, both written and verbal

We offer

Commencement: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extenssion
Duty Station: Mogadishu
Salary/Benefits: According to NRC's general directions.
The candidate is to observe NRC's four core values dedication, innovation, inclusivity, accountability and the Code of Conduct for all staff.