GRM International is seeking an M&E Adviser who will be responsible for the development and implementation of the M&E systems for BESIK II. This will include development of an M&E plan, M&E associated with a number of pilot activities undertaken by BESIK II, undertaking an Evaluability Assessment (see below), supervision of the compilation of progress reports and contributions to other quality reporting. The M&E Advisor will provide support to other BESIK II advisors and personnel, as well as GoTL counterparts as required for the implementation of BESIK II and GoTL M&E systems.
The M&E Adviser will report to the PD, and will also receive logistical support and direction from the Operations Manager in relation to the coordination of BESIK II activities and contribution to work plans and reporting.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Criteria:
* Post graduate degree that has included a research dissertation component. Alternatively, evidence of training in advanced research or evaluation design, conduct and management. (Note. Short professional development courses in M&E are not considered advanced training.) Where a post graduate degree in research or evaluation methods has not been completed, evidence of the quality of research or evaluation activities previously designed and conducted may be requested if called to be interviewed.
* Experience developing M&E systems for projects in resource constrained settings. This is required to ensure that the proposed M&E system is feasible in the context. If the candidate does not have experience in resource constrained settings, then they need to be able to articulate strategies to deal with this while maintaining a sufficient degree of rigour proportionate to the importance of decisions likely to be made. As BESIK II is a whole-of-sector Program affecting the entire rural population, rigour will be considered important. Candidates may be asked to provide examples of their best work to the TAP if called to be interviewed.
* Demonstrated practical experience in research or evaluation design, conduct, and management. This experience should reflect expertise in developing a fully elaborated design of an M&E system which includes the design approach, articulation of M&E questions, development of sound methods and tools, conduct of data collection activities, analysis of data (or supervision of such), interpretation and dissemination of results and report preparation. (Note. The development of an M&E plan only and that has not been implemented by the candidate, would not be considered adequate experience.)
* Demonstrated ability to distil and communicate complex concepts simply with a range of stakeholders in multi-cultural settings.
* Demonstrated ability to facilitate learning from, and response to, M&E findings with implementation teams and other relevant stakeholders.
* Demonstrated experience of working effectively with a team of international consultants; and
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in a cross-cultural environment.
Desirable:
* Demonstrated experience in the delivery of development projects. This is required to ensure that the consultant is sensitive to the difficulties of implementing development projects in complex settings, that the M&E plan is feasible and value for money, and that the M&E systems meet the priority needs of all relevant stakeholders.
* Demonstrated on-going membership of a domestic or international evaluation society, or other demonstrated commitment to keeping up to date with the theoretical and practice developments in the field of evaluation.
* Proficiency in language other than English – particularly Tetun, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesian;
* Work experience in Timor-Leste.
Remuneration: AusAID Adviser Remuneration Framework Job Discipline and Level: C4
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Application Instructions: Please email your CV to kristine.leon@grminternational.com stating ‘M&E BESIK’ in the subject line and also where you saw the advertisement; In your email please address in bullet points the Essential criteria as stated in this ad.
Applications close on 22nd March 2012.
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor – Rural Water Supply and Sanitation
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