Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist - Democratic Republic of Congo
Background: Internews® Network is an international non-profit organization working to improve access to information for people around the world by fostering independent media and promoting open communications policies. Internews' programs are built on the conviction that providing people with access to vibrant, diverse news and information empowers them to make their voices heard and to participate effectively in their communities.
General Function: Internews Network is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist candidate for a USAID funded Media Sector Development Program in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The objective of the program is to improve the capacity of Congolese media outlets to provide reliable, objective news and information that contribute to stronger civic participation. The expected results are: to enhance the capacity and management of media institutions, particularly community radio and radio networks; to improve the quality of news production through journalism and media management training; to strengthen the legal enabling environment for media and increase the frequency and quality of news and information through assistance to media outlets. The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for the development, implementation and strengthening of monitoring and evaluation systems and methodologies for the project.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop project performance monitoring plan and ensure adherence to plan during project implementation. • Develop monitoring and evaluation tools and systems that effectively track project deliverables and progress. • Create evaluation frameworks including specific methodologies to conduct project evaluations.
• Conduct or oversee baseline, mid-line and end-line projects surveys and gather data into a reportable format. • Devise quantitative and qualitative indicators, benchmarks and data sources for program deliverables. • Organize M&E site visits to ascertain status of project achievements and undertake interviews and discussions with program staff and stakeholders. • Record data and prepare reports following each program monitoring visit. • Provide pertinent monitoring and evaluation data to the Chief of Party to strategically inform decisions on project implementation. • Document best practices and success stories and prepare documentation for public relations purposes.
• Assist Chief of Party with preparation of high quality quarterly and annual reports to USAID that highlight project achievements and milestones.
QUALIFICATIONS: • French language skills required. • Masters Degree or higher in social sciences with specific focus on monitoring and evaluation and research studies. • A minimum of 5 years of senior-level experience in monitoring and evaluation of large internationally funded democracy and governance programs, preferably media development programs. • Proficiency in evaluation design and development of indicators. Good working knowledge of statistics and ability to obtain, analyze and interpret data and present findings in written and oral form. • Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection/survey design, implementation and analysis. • Competent in qualitative methodologies and participatory assessments. • Competent in MS Excel, word processing, Power Point and experience using statistical programs such as SPSS. • Experience with monitoring and evaluation of USAID funded projects preferred. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • English language skills required.
TO APPLY Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in(at) internews (dot) org (re-write in standard format), placing “MES - DRC– ReliefWeb” in the subject line. Please name your attached documents in the following format: “LastName_cv” and “LastName_cover”. EOE M/F/D/V
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