Monitoring and Evaluation volunteer Job Vacancy at The International Rescue Committee South Sudan

Job Title:Monitoring and Evaluation volunteer, Malualkon, South Sudan
Closing Date: Saturday, 16 June 2012
Malualkon, Aweil East County


The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

South Sudan, an independent nation since 9 July 2011, is emerging from decades of brutal civil war rooted in disputes over religion, ethnicity, resources, governance and self-determination. The security situation remains fragile and testing operational challenges abound. IRC has been in South Sudan since 1989 and currently operates in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Lakes, Unity, Jonglei, Central Equatoria and Eastern Equatoria states.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Volunteer works with the Monitoring and Evaluation manager to assist Program Managers, technical Coordinators and the Grants Unit in developing tools that monitor program performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation plans and building the capacity of program teams to better supervise and track program performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitoring

    Work along with the M&E Manager to design data collection tools
    Identify gaps in reporting/data collection and data validadtion under supervision of M&E Manager and working closely with field and program staff to address the gaps.
    Conduct monthly review of reports from program officers to ensure accuracy and quality before submission to M&E Manager.
    Conduct field monitoring visits and share report with program managers and M&E Manager Capacity-Building
    Provide support to IRC South Sudan field offices in compiling reports, stressing importance of indicator-based reporting and critical analysis.
    Provide field teams with constructive feedback on both content and form of both, data collected and reports written.
    In Coordination with the M&E Manager, undertake trainings to build the capacity of Program field staff in data collection , verification and reporting

    REQUIREMENTS:
    Previous international work experience.
    Degree in related field.
    Excellent English writing skills are essential.
    Experience in report writing preferred.
    Excellent working knowledge of computer software packages – MS Word and Excel skills are essential.
    Clear communication and good interpersonal skills are essential.

How to apply:

Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=8058 .