Humanitarian Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Humanitarian Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Manager £36,695 - £39,285 Central London   At ActionAid we've undergone significant planned change to ensure we are better positioned to deliver lasting solutions to the problems of global poverty. A new structure and fresh thinking has re-energised the organisation. We've now created fantastic career opportunities for experienced sector professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is focused on delivering a bold strategy to provide sustained improvements to the poorest and most excluded people in the world. Join our action to end poverty now and be part of something truly amazing.   As Humanitarian Programme Monitoring & Evaluation Manager we will look to you to support our Programme Funding and Humanitarian Resilience and Response Teams by developing and implementing monitoring tools, designing and executing evaluation plans and building in-country expertise that will enable effective monitoring and evaluation of programme performance for large institutional projects/programmes. This will involve establishing strong relationships with key M&E experts in DFID’s Civil Society Department and engaging with donors to ensure we are recognised for leadership and innovation in this area. You will drive the development of an accountability culture, strengthen the capacity and capability of our teams as well as share learning and expertise with internal and external stakeholders to improve proposal development and programme delivery and management.   With substantial experience in designing monitoring and evaluation policies, systems, tools and processes in an international development environment you will have provided leadership, support and guidance on monitoring and evaluation across development programmes/projects. Comfortable at developing and planning monitoring and evaluation strategy you will have extensive knowledge of logical frameworks and participatory results based planning as well as the ability to coach and train others in their use. An effective project manager, you will have strong budgeting, data management and finance skills. You will also be an effective communicator who is good at prioritising, highly organised and able to work cross functionally.   To apply please visit our website and apply online via the link. CLOSING DATE: 14th of July 2013   Are you the right person for the job? Please address the person specification in your application point by point and in detail as it enables us to identify the skills, knowledge and experience you have to be able to do the job effectively. Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification, in addition your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please don’t apply as we only invite candidates for an interview if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description. Thank you for your understanding.   All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.   ActionAid welcomes applications from all sections of the community and we promote diversity.   Reg. Charity No: 274467     Apply by: http://www.actionaid.org.uk/vacancies/humanitarian-and-programme-monitoring-and-evaluation-manager