Senior Project Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (SPO-MEL)

          

           Internally & Externally

                             CARE International in Timor-Leste – CITL

Department/Project	COVID-19 and Health Systems Strengthening Support Project
Position Title	Senior Project Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (SPO-MEL)
Supervisor	Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist
Position Grade	Grade 5 step 1
Salary	From  USD 750 Plus Benefit
Location of work	Dili (with travel to municipalities)
Position report to	MEL Specialist
Contract Period	1 Year
Applications required by	17th of June 2022
Application should include	CV and Application letter only
Application should be sent to	[email protected]

INTRODUCTION:

CARE is an international development and humanitarian aid organization fighting global poverty, with a special focus on working with women and girls to bring lasting change to their communities. As a non-religious and non-political organization, CARE works with communities to help overcome poverty by supporting development efforts and providing emergency assistance. We believe supporting women and girls is one of the most effective ways to create sustainable outcomes in poor communities.

The Timor-Leste COVID-19 and Health Systems Strengthening Support Project is a three year project in Viqueque and Covalima, implemented by CARE International in Timor-Leste.

The project development objective (PDO) is to strengthen the capacities of communities in their preparedness for and response to COVID-19 and other health emergencies.

The PDO will be achieved by (i) strengthening the linkages and improving coordination between community-level institutions and formal government programs and services in the health sector; (ii) strengthening the capacity of community organizations; and (iii) improving community awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and behavior to COVID-19 and other health emergencies.

The project will work closely with the Government of Timor-Leste at national and sub-national level and with Suco (Village) Authorities and community leaders. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitoring project activities according to the project’s MEL plan and the logical framework:

• Responsible for the implementation of the project’s MEL plan in the field with guidance and support from the MEL Specialist;
• Have a good understanding of CITL’s impact and learning strategy and support in facilitating regular project reflection workshops based on data analysis, identifying challenges, best practices and recommendations.
• Have a good understanding of CITL’s accountability strategy and ensure that the project has accessible feedback and accountability mechanisms in place
• Conducting frequent visits to communities to conduct interviews, focus group discussions with relevant groups;
• Conduct observations during project activities
• Collate timely and accurate project evidence-based information regarding progress and ensure this information is accurately reported and archived;
• Document and report on the success and impact of stories on a monthly basis;
• Provide support in the entry, data cleaning, data verification and cross checking process;
• Updating the databases based upon the verification of the field data; and
• Provide support to project surveys, this includes baseline, midline and end line evaluation.
• Provide ongoing support to local partner(s) and conduct regular monitoring visits to activities implemented by partners as well as providing timely feedback and comments to partner’s reports.

M&E Reporting, Filing System and Tools:

• Manage and update monthly the M&E database for monitoring qualitative and quantitative data collected at the field level;
• Produce short insightful reports on project activities to provide greater insight into the progress of the project, highlighting any key recommendations, challenges and best practices.
• Ensure that all key project documents are filed; and
• Contribute to the completion of donor reports, by ensuring accuracy of all project data.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• To proactively participate the APPA process for all direct reports (annual appraisal, midyear review and regular 1:1 meetings) creating an environment where feedback is valued, acted upon and monitored, and where the APPA process (including the paperwork) is an integral component of Annual Work Plans and activities;
• Engage in emergency preparedness, assist in any emergency response as required;
• Promote a safe and secure work environment; foster a culture of safety and security awareness and consistently follow all CARE safety and security policies, procedures and directives; and
• Demonstrate understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment and a commitment to CITL’s approach and values including ethnic diversity and cultural sensitivity.
• Uphold and promote CITL commitment to the prevention of harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and Child Protection.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Education; Monitoring and Evaluation, and/or statistics, with a minimum 3 years’ relevant design and implementing of M&E experience and/or University Diploma with minimum 4 years’ relevant work experience, preferably with an International Non-Government Organization (INGO);
• Ability to support the M&E function with integrity and implement procedures and processes, with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrated ability in the use of quantitative and qualitative methods including questionnaire design, survey techniques, and participatory approaches;
• Proven strong report writing skills, ability to present monitoring data and survey findings clearly;
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal trainings of staff;
• Proven strong participatory management and supervisory skills;
• Proven knowledge of Data Management methods and applications;
• Fluent oral and written Tetum and very good written and verbal skills in English, local languages such as  Kemak, Bunak and Makasae is an asset.
• Demonstrated high level time management and organizational skills, including the ability to plan and manage workflows and balance competing priorities to ensure timely processing to meet deadlines in a complex environment;
• Demonstrated strong leadership, decision making, problem solving, planning and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated honesty, reliable and trustworthy.
• Demonstrated ability to take direction and to work as part of a team;
• A willingness to learn about CARE, gender equality and women’s empowerment activities; and
• Very good in Microsoft Office with knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Access, Statistical Programs (e.g. STATA, SAS, SPSS) and excellent numeric skills;
• Knowledge in digital data collection, management and analyses;

In return of your commitment you will benefit from ongoing professional development fostered within an innovative and forward thinking environment, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

To apply to this position, please email or submit your application letter and Curriculum Vitae with three references (Please DO NOT attached the other documents) to [email protected] OR to HR Unit, CARE International Timor-Leste, Bairo Pitte, Dili, OR by email before or by date deadline on 17^th of June 2022. Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

CARE International Timor-Leste is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas we work. CARE International Timor-Leste reserves the right to conduct screening procedure to ensure a child-safe environment.