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Childfund Work Location Lusaka, Zambia

Childfund Division Global Operations

ChildFund Department Country Management

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CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL

Job Description

Title: Officer, M&E

Div./Dept.: Global operations

Location: Zambia

Reporting Relationship: Coordinator, District

Summary

The M&E Officer will be reporting to the District Coordinator. He/ She will be responsible for monitoring and evaluation of all program activities that ChildFund will implement in Chibombo. The job holder will also support in the development and formulation of monitoring and evaluation framework tools and instruments. He/ She will support roll-out, adaptation and utilization of the M&E monitoring system in all communities within the operational areas.

Specific Duties

• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Undertake effective monitoring and evaluation of the program activities to assess performance, compliance with standards and quality of delivery through field visits to project sites.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools, plans, and systems to facilitate implementation of appropriate activities.
• Provide technical assistance and training to staff and partners on monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools.
• Support the development and implementation of quality improvement strategies to enhance quality program delivery of activities in all operational areas.
• Assist in producing and disseminating M&E reports on the progress of program activities or strategy implementation.
• Assist in conducting M&E surveys, assessments, and other baseline information generation processes.
• Participate in project planning, design, and evaluation processes to ensure M&E considerations are integrated throughout the project cycle.

Minimum Education Qualifications, Experience And Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in related field such as Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, International Development, or a related field.
• More than 2 years of experience in development work
• Knowledge and Experience in Results Based Management (RBM) is an asset.
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the development sector.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
• Computer proficiency in general office software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficiency in M&E software and tools.
• Excellent people skills, commitment to work and history of adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills; solid field experience within the field of community development is required.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children. ChildFund is also committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.