Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) Officer

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WORLD VISION AZERBAIJAN

Position: Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) Officer

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan

Date Open: December 6, 2013

Close date: December 20, 2013

Purpose of position: to implement portfolios of programme/project DME processes, as well as DME related capacity building of relevant WV Azerbaijan staff, and contribute to knowledge management processes.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Assessment and Design

a. Assist the programme/project managers in the programme/project design process, including needs assessments, establishment of goals and objectives, setting of indicators, development of implementation plans, M&E plans, evaluation and reporting as per the LEAP or relevant donor standards.
b. Participate in planning for, compilation, and writing of the WV Azerbaijan national strategy, operational plans, annual report and other periodical program documentation.
c. Compile documentation and information necessary to facilitate strategic planning in WV Azerbaijan.
d. Provide support to writing and submission of grants proposals to donors. Keep informed of the non-funded sections of the program.

2. Monitoring and Evaluation

a. Conduct regular monitoring visits to programs and provide detailed monitoring reports.
b. Monitor compliance with WV International Operations Audit standards during the quarterly monitoring 
c. Assist programme/project managers in developing Terms of Reference and develop programme/ project evaluation designs.
d. Support National Strategy Evaluation and Landscape assessment for new strategy elaboration
e. Conduct and/or assist in conducting programme/project evaluations.
f. Where specified by ToR, support preparation of evaluation reports for programmes/projects evaluated.
g. Undertake other duties related to DME as assigned by DME Senior Officers and DME Manager.

3. Capacity Building and Knowledge Management

a. Provide DME-related capacity building for relevant WV Azerbaijan.
b. Ensure effective knowledge management within WV Azerbaijan.
c. Ensure effective coordination of Horizon implementation.

4. Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs

a. To be aware and prepared to participate in implementation of the National Office Disaster Preparedness Plan.

Successful candidate should meet the following criteria:

Education:

• University degree/background in Social Sciences or other related field with a strong M&E component.
Knowledge & Skills: 
• Thorough understanding of the historical, cultural, political and socioeconomic situation in South Caucasus.
• Strong analytical skills
• Sound verbal and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal methods
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team and cultural sensitivity
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proven knowledge of and skills for computer software application
• Computer proficiency in word processing, database, spreadsheet and graphics presentations

Experience:

• Experience in program design and proposal writing.
• Research experience

Work Environment:

• Ability to travel to the sites up to 30% of time

Please send your resume, salary expectation and a cover letter that expresses your particular interest and suitability for the position to the e-mail outlined below.

Please indicate “Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) Officer” in the subject line of the email.

Otherwise the candidacy will not be considered in the review process of the applications collected.

Email: [email protected]