Industry: N.G.O./Social Services
Category: Planning & Development
Total Position: 1
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Department: Programme
Job Location: Multan, Pakistan
Gender: Doesn't Matter
Minimum Education Bachelors
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Minimum Experience: 3 Years
Require Travel: 50%
Apply By: Jun 2, 2011
Posted: May 28, 2011
Apply Online
www.concern-pak.org.pk
Job Description:
Job Summary:The Program Officer RAPID fund is responsible for the overall Monitoring & Support process according to agreed processes and timelines of all successful projects to the RAPID fund under the direct supervision of Program Coordinator at respective province. The Program officer will develop, work plan and coordinate surveys, primary and secondary data collection formats, action researches, participatory need assessments (where required). S/he will also develop and implement an M&E strategy of related activities within each assigned project , plus providing timely and relevant information to project stakeholders in relation to the individual project and RAPID fund programme of Concern Pakistan in the agreed formats and timelines. The PO will regularly conduct partners’ visits, identify challenges and gaps in program implementation through monitoring and provide support to ensure that agreed standards as per proposal are adhered in process and outputs. This post entails close communication with all involved in coordination and implementation of each individual project and partner M&E staff; representatives from primary stakeholder groups; and the project staff, external technical consultants and field staff when appropriate, plus members of external M&E-related missions as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Mobilise as required, relevant M&E technical assistance in a timely manner, with clear Terms of Reference that are based on the participatory and equity principles and in line with the core values of the Concern Pakistan and RAPID fund goals and objectives.
Review the quality of existing social and economic data in the proposed project area, the methods of collecting it and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation.
Manage the proper formatting and printing of papers, reports and documents according to agreed formats, branding guidelines and timelines of the RAPID fund.
Support the organization of proper data processing (editing, filtering and computing) and analysis of research related work of the organizations participating in the RAPID fund.
Submit required analytical reports on progress – including indications of planned actions– on time and to the relevant bodies, with assistance from RAPID team as required and according to agreed formats and timelines.
Support and encourage individual I/NGO's staff to report accurately on fieldwork activities, highlighting problems and possible solutions plus lessons learned.
The Program officer should regularly appraise RAPID fund participant’s projects under his/her area of operation and provide feedback and support to enable them to do their jobs better and meet all RAPID fund requirements.
Make every effort to engage key stakeholders in important external evaluations to ensure an understanding of locally perceived impacts and problems.
Ensure easy access to M&E reports and data and make sure they are properly shared and distributed.
If required, support all successful applicants to RAPID fund in ways that foster a joint learning process that identifies how the project could be improved further to achieve impact.
Support and promote an understanding of research, M&E methodologies appropriate to programme/project practice in the field, with a view to increasing the management and analytic skills of individual programme staff.
Assist implementing I/NGOs in preparing their progress reports, as requested according to RAPID agreed timelines and procedures. Together, analyze these reports in terms of problems and actions needed.
Ensure that work plans are revised and realistically designed to achieve the desired outputs and outcomes of the each allocated project and ensure weekly plans and updates are shared on timely manner
Participate in the RAPID team discussions into project proposals submitted for consideration for inclusion in the RAPID fund managed by Concern.
Work alongside and/or in collaboration with I/NGOs, local institutions and Government authorities during the assessment tasks.
Support the efforts to improve successful participants accountability to beneficiaries and the quality of beneficiary participation in RAPID programs or projects by ensuring that PM&E systems are compatible with the principles of accountability and participation and in line with Concern’s existing commitments to the Humanitarian Accountability Framework (HAP) and other processes
Ensure through monitoring that challenges/gaps in program implementation is highlighted, documented and correct in a timely manner through proper feedback and support to partner
Establish and maintain good relationship with relevant government, non-government agencies and research institutes to obtain relevant updated information.
Ensure that the Monitoring and Support process provides documented lessons learnt that contribute effectively to future Concern programming and shared with other interested parties
Relationship:Liaise with Supplier, Government offices, UN agencies, other I/NGO, Partners and CWPP RAPID fund staff
Skills Required:
Minimum qualifications up to Graduate level in Social Sciences.
Minimum two to three years relevant work experience in a similar capacity preferably in NGO sector. Lesser experience with Masters degree acceptable.
Good communications and report writing skills.
In-depth experience focused on PM&E in a development and/or humanitarian context including organisational M&E system development
Knowledge of the key principles of M&E as well as knowledge and experience of M&E tools at community and programme management level.
Knowledge and experience in rigorous qualitative and quantitative evaluation methodologies
Knowledge and experience of participatory approaches to rural development.
Knowledge and experience in evaluation frameworks
Experience of capacity building of other staff in PM&E.
At least three years working in development or on support to development organisation
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to operate as part of a team as well as working independently.
Good spoken and written English
Desirable
Experience of coordinating M&E consultants, external organisations or individuals.
Knowledge and experience of capacity building both at community level and with local development organisations.
Understanding of issues around human rights, gender equality, HIV/AIDS prevention, capacity building and partnerships.
Knowledge and deep understanding of research methodologies
Experience of working with a range of INGO PM&E systems
Category: Planning & Development
Total Position: 1
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Department: Programme
Job Location: Multan, Pakistan
Gender: Doesn't Matter
Minimum Education Bachelors
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Minimum Experience: 3 Years
Require Travel: 50%
Apply By: Jun 2, 2011
Posted: May 28, 2011
Apply Online
www.concern-pak.org.pk
Job Description:
Job Summary:The Program Officer RAPID fund is responsible for the overall Monitoring & Support process according to agreed processes and timelines of all successful projects to the RAPID fund under the direct supervision of Program Coordinator at respective province. The Program officer will develop, work plan and coordinate surveys, primary and secondary data collection formats, action researches, participatory need assessments (where required). S/he will also develop and implement an M&E strategy of related activities within each assigned project , plus providing timely and relevant information to project stakeholders in relation to the individual project and RAPID fund programme of Concern Pakistan in the agreed formats and timelines. The PO will regularly conduct partners’ visits, identify challenges and gaps in program implementation through monitoring and provide support to ensure that agreed standards as per proposal are adhered in process and outputs. This post entails close communication with all involved in coordination and implementation of each individual project and partner M&E staff; representatives from primary stakeholder groups; and the project staff, external technical consultants and field staff when appropriate, plus members of external M&E-related missions as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Mobilise as required, relevant M&E technical assistance in a timely manner, with clear Terms of Reference that are based on the participatory and equity principles and in line with the core values of the Concern Pakistan and RAPID fund goals and objectives.
Review the quality of existing social and economic data in the proposed project area, the methods of collecting it and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation.
Manage the proper formatting and printing of papers, reports and documents according to agreed formats, branding guidelines and timelines of the RAPID fund.
Support the organization of proper data processing (editing, filtering and computing) and analysis of research related work of the organizations participating in the RAPID fund.
Submit required analytical reports on progress – including indications of planned actions– on time and to the relevant bodies, with assistance from RAPID team as required and according to agreed formats and timelines.
Support and encourage individual I/NGO's staff to report accurately on fieldwork activities, highlighting problems and possible solutions plus lessons learned.
The Program officer should regularly appraise RAPID fund participant’s projects under his/her area of operation and provide feedback and support to enable them to do their jobs better and meet all RAPID fund requirements.
Make every effort to engage key stakeholders in important external evaluations to ensure an understanding of locally perceived impacts and problems.
Ensure easy access to M&E reports and data and make sure they are properly shared and distributed.
If required, support all successful applicants to RAPID fund in ways that foster a joint learning process that identifies how the project could be improved further to achieve impact.
Support and promote an understanding of research, M&E methodologies appropriate to programme/project practice in the field, with a view to increasing the management and analytic skills of individual programme staff.
Assist implementing I/NGOs in preparing their progress reports, as requested according to RAPID agreed timelines and procedures. Together, analyze these reports in terms of problems and actions needed.
Ensure that work plans are revised and realistically designed to achieve the desired outputs and outcomes of the each allocated project and ensure weekly plans and updates are shared on timely manner
Participate in the RAPID team discussions into project proposals submitted for consideration for inclusion in the RAPID fund managed by Concern.
Work alongside and/or in collaboration with I/NGOs, local institutions and Government authorities during the assessment tasks.
Support the efforts to improve successful participants accountability to beneficiaries and the quality of beneficiary participation in RAPID programs or projects by ensuring that PM&E systems are compatible with the principles of accountability and participation and in line with Concern’s existing commitments to the Humanitarian Accountability Framework (HAP) and other processes
Ensure through monitoring that challenges/gaps in program implementation is highlighted, documented and correct in a timely manner through proper feedback and support to partner
Establish and maintain good relationship with relevant government, non-government agencies and research institutes to obtain relevant updated information.
Ensure that the Monitoring and Support process provides documented lessons learnt that contribute effectively to future Concern programming and shared with other interested parties
Relationship:Liaise with Supplier, Government offices, UN agencies, other I/NGO, Partners and CWPP RAPID fund staff
Skills Required:
Minimum qualifications up to Graduate level in Social Sciences.
Minimum two to three years relevant work experience in a similar capacity preferably in NGO sector. Lesser experience with Masters degree acceptable.
Good communications and report writing skills.
In-depth experience focused on PM&E in a development and/or humanitarian context including organisational M&E system development
Knowledge of the key principles of M&E as well as knowledge and experience of M&E tools at community and programme management level.
Knowledge and experience in rigorous qualitative and quantitative evaluation methodologies
Knowledge and experience of participatory approaches to rural development.
Knowledge and experience in evaluation frameworks
Experience of capacity building of other staff in PM&E.
At least three years working in development or on support to development organisation
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to operate as part of a team as well as working independently.
Good spoken and written English
Desirable
Experience of coordinating M&E consultants, external organisations or individuals.
Knowledge and experience of capacity building both at community level and with local development organisations.
Understanding of issues around human rights, gender equality, HIV/AIDS prevention, capacity building and partnerships.
Knowledge and deep understanding of research methodologies
Experience of working with a range of INGO PM&E systems
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