Monitoring And Evaluation Resource Persons (x 20)

PART TIME CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIES _
The Foundation for Civil Society (FCS) is an independent Tanzanian not-for-profit organization that provides grants and other capacity building services to civil society organizations in Tanzania. The FCS'was registered as j)~gal entity in September 2002 and started its operations as an' independent organization in January 2003. Since its inception the Foundation for Civil Society has strived to enhance the effectiveness of CSOs engagement in development processes and poverty reduction initiatives.
To cope with the growing demand for capacity building and monitoring of its grantees, FCS is inviting applications from qualified, experienced and competent Tanzanians to join a pool of FCS resource persons. The resource persons are responsible for providing technical backstopping to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across the country. They shall be involved in part time work to undertake special assignments to selected CSOs, in a bid to build CSOs' capacity and undertake performance monitoring pertaining to the FCS key thematic areas of policy engagement, governance & accountability, civil society capacity strengthening as welI as conflict resolution & peace maintenance. The resource persons shall also be engaged in conducting due diligence exercises to the FCS grantees.

Monitoring And Evaluation Resource Persons ( 20 PEOPLE)

Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in carrying out post training assessments for CSOs.
Assist in supporting grantees on reporting and monitoring and evaluation activities.
Assis in collection, compilation and analysis of data relating to grantees work and other FCS studies.
Perform monitoring visits to grantees for verification of reports and data clarifications. "
Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the FCS Head of M&E.

Desired skills, knowledge and qualifications
Master's degree in Social Science with at least three years' experience working in the area of M&E.
Bachelor Degree with minimum of five (5) years' experience in working with CSOs.
Excellent knowledge and ability to record and analyze monitoring and evaluation data.
Ability to apply M&E tools and systems.
Excellent knowledge on the logical framework approach and other M&E frameworks including
quantitative, qualitative and participatory approaches.
Excellent skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Ability to facilitate M&E related training.
Strong command of statistical data analysis packages i.e SPSS or STATA is an added advantage
Excellent writing and data analytical skills.
Computer literacy.
 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All applications should be made in writing to the address below, with the following enclosed documents: A typed application letter - stating why you feel you are the best candidate for the post.
A fully typed curriculum vitae (CV).
Copies of relevant certificates and credentials .
Full contact details, including telephone numbers and e-mail address.
The names and contact details of three (3) professional referees.
Closing date for all applications will be on 30th October 2015. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Executive Director
The Foundation for Civil Society
Haidery Pla.za, 5th Floor
Upangal Kisutu Street,
P. O. Box 7192, DAR ES SALAAM