Plan International recruits a M&E Manager “Anticipated USAID Women’s Empowerment Project” – Maadi
Background :
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination and it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries
Position Description :
Plan is seeking applicants for a proposed M&E Manager for USAID’s anticipated Women’s Empowerment program in Egypt, an agreement with an expected budget of $25 million over 5-years with an estimated start date of December 2019.
This activity will support a comprehensive effort to assist Government of Egypt efforts to combat gender-based violence and trafficking in persons. This will include support for the Government of Egypt’s efforts to combat the sexual exploitation of girls in the form of early child and seasonal marriages. This activity will expand services for victims of gender-based violence and trafficking; policy and legal framework support efforts; and community awareness-raising activities to reduce public acceptance of early child and seasonal marriages.
The M&E Manager will lead the development and implementation of the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and coordinate systems to collect and analyze data on inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact of the project. S/he will coordinate with the project technical experts and contribute to the development of annual work plans and routine performance reports. This position is contingent upon award of the project by the donor.
Responsibilities :
- Develop and manage project M&E systems and ensure program quality ;
- Oversee the design and coordination of project research studies ;
- Lead the development, implementation of the project’s M&E plan and annual review of the M&E plans ;
- Qualitatively and quantitatively monitor progress toward achievement of results, outcomes and activities ;
- Propose and implement learning approaches for research and M&E findings for the timely adjustment of project activities and to inform future program development ;
- Develop project-wide mechanisms to measure and document progress on indicators and achievement of targets, lessons learned and best practices, and dissemination of results ;
- Collaborate with program staff, relevant government agencies, and other stakeholders to collect and analyze primary and secondary data to inform project progress and the development of annual plans ;
- Conduct supervisory visits to field sites – including those of sub-grantees – to observe, monitor, and provide guidance and support to ensure that quality data is collected and analyzed regularly and effectively ;
- Recruit and supervise consultants for baseline, mid-term, and end of project evaluations and ensure that their work is of high quality and produced within agreed upon deadlines ;
- Contribute detailed and accurate technical deliverables and reports to fulfill USAID reporting requirements ;
- Supervise a team and oversee implementation of annual program work and plans ;
- Liaise and coordinate with related projects and activities ongoing in Egypt including Plan’s ongoing programs ;
- Ensure Plan’s Safeguarding Children and young people Policy, Guidelines and MERL Policy Standards are adhered to during project implementation .
Key Qualifications and Skills :
- Advanced degree in statistics, mathematics, social sciences, public health, business, informatics, international relations or a related field ;
- Extensive experience in research, planning, and monitoring of grant donor-funded projects ;
- Significant experience monitoring and evaluating USAID funded projects ;
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing comprehensive M&E systems, especially for grant-funded projects ;
- Demonstrated ability in management, analysis, and processing of data to inform project planning and M&E ;
- Demonstrated knowledge of ADS 203 – USAID Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (If Applicable) ;
- Proven ability to prepare clear, concise reports with graphics; extraordinary attention to detail ;
- Demonstrated knowledge about gender and development, and experience and proficiency in monitoring and evaluating programs that mainstream gender ;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook ;
- Work experience in Egypt and/or MENA highly preferred ;
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills .
Behaviors (Plan International’s Values in Practice) :
We are open and accountable :
- Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors ;
- Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people ;
- Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them ;
- Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people .
We strive for lasting impact :
- Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations ;
- Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas ;
- Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
- Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together :
- Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate ;
- Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals ;
- Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities ;
- Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering :
- Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate ;
- Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals ;
- Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities. Engages and works well .
Level of Contact with Children : Mid Contact with children
Type of Role : Fixed-term contract
Location : Cairo, Egypt
Salary : Competitive salary available
Reports to : Chief of Party
Closing Date : 21st of June 2019
Female candidates are encouraged to apply
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Child Protection Policy.
As an international child centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.