Plan International Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Jobs in Zambia

Plan International Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Jobs in Zambia


Position Description

  • The M&E Officer is responsible for supporting GPE Zambia COVID-19 Education Sector Response project in planning, information gathering and synthesis, reflection and reporting processes.

  • This includes participating in consolidating and regular review of the Project Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) as well as developing and regular review of the MER plan.

  • The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring Project indicators, outcomes, budget and MER plans. .

    Responsibilities

    • Supports the development of MER Plans for Project effectiveness and learning in the delivery of activities.

    • Strengthens and institutionalizes corporate monitoring systems and tools for the GPE Zambia COVID-19 Education Sector Response Project target schools for effective management of outcomes and results.

    • Facilitates development of participatory monitoring and evaluation systems including Community Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Systems for enhanced accountability of the Project.

    • Provides technical leadership in planning and coordination of baselines, assessments, evaluations, research and case studies to enhance performance measurement and learning in the Project.

    • Leads GPE Zambia COVID-19 Education Sector Response project team in generating and sharing lessons learnt and best practices from MER activities for continuous program improvement.

    • Facilitates capacity-building on M&E to staff and stakeholder to ensure quality data collection and management in the Project.

    • Ensures production of timely and high-quality program monitoring and evaluation reports for evidence-based accountability.

    • Participates in the development of
    yearly program budgets and project operational plans.

    Competencies

    • Strong analytical and logical ability.

    • Good knowledge of programming processes, systems and principles, and the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at community level.

    • Design and management skills.

    • Ability to interpret data, in order to provide management support to programming and budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting.

    • Good administrative, presentation and facilitation skills.

    Qualifications

    • A Bachelor’s Degree in Demography, Social Sciences or equivalent from a recognized university.

    • At least 3 years practical work experience in monitoring & evaluation.

    • Demonstrated skills in usage of statistical packages.

    • Experience in Participatory methodologies.

    • Proven understanding of MERL concepts in developmental work.

    • Proven understanding of programming concepts and gender Transformative programming.

    Job Education Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Demography

    How to Apply

  • kindly send through your application letter, copies of qualifications and CV, indicating day time telephone and/or mobile contacts clearly stating the job title of interest to jobszambia@plan-international.org.

  • Kindly note that only candidates who meet the above specifications and competencies should apply.

  • Applications should reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 30th October, 2020, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    The Country Human Resource Manager
    Plan International Zambia
    Private Bag 518X
    Plot 87A Kabulonga Road
    Kabulonga
    LUSAKA.

  • Plan International provides equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men, Women are especially encouraged to apply.

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