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Monday, August 2, 2010

MONITORING & EVALUATION SPECIALIST -YOGJAKARTA

Save the Children is a leading nonprofit humanitarian relief and
development organization working in more than 45 countries throughout
the world. Our mission is to create lasting, positive change in the
lives of children in need. Currently Save the Children has an immediate
need for an experienced staffs for an initial 5 (five) months contract
period to be a part of our EXCEED Program Team and start immediately in
Jogyakarta.

The position needed is as follow:

MONITORING & EVALUATION SPECIALIST (Code: M&E Sp-Jog) - 1 post

Primary Purpose

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will guide and oversee
the implementation of the project's monitoring and evaluation strategies
and requirements. S/he will ensure consistency in and complentarity
among the objectives and indicators in the project. S/he will develop
data collection software and build NGO capacity to utilize it.

Core responsibilities:

The following specific duties have been enumerated mainly for the
incumbent to have a clear understanding of the position and the roles
and responsibilities expected and should therefore not be considered
absolute and exhaustive.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop M&E strategy and plan, including key
process and impact indicators for the EXCEED project.

* Ensure consistency among sub grant partners to the
US Department of Labor core institutional development and service
delivery indicators.

* Review and adapt software from US Department of
Labor Education Initiative on Child Labor and designing processes for
capturing and reporting data

* Develop systems for tracking the indicators, and
develop forms and procedures to support monitoring.

* Provide technical assistance to sub grant partners
in the design and implementation of M&E plans.

* Liaise with partners and ensure that they use the
best monitoring and evaluation tools and techniques available.

* Compile and disseminate M&E information needed for
periodic project planning and reviews by project staff.

* Using project data, prepare reports and other
documents related to the project's progress and impact as required for
Department of Labor.

* Work closely with sub grant partners to design M&E
plans for activities; ensure quality program reporting; and monitor
program implementation.

* The M&E Specialist play a lead role in developing
the project's evaluation agenda, and oversee the study on the children
in plantation and child sex worker, baseline and end line survey.

* Ensure evaluation and research is disseminated and
understood by stakeholders.

Requirements:

* Advanced degree in a social science.
* At least 3 years progressively responsible experience in the
monitoring and evaluation of international development projects,
preferably in education and training or related field.

* Related experience in strategic planning and performance
measurement, indicator selection, quantitative and qualitative data
collection and analysis methodologies, and knowledge of the Government
Performance and Results Act (GPRA).

* Experience with the application of data to improve program
management, especially in developing country settings.
* Facilitation and training skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of at
team.
* Excellent PC/database skills and knowledge of current
statistical packages.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead
and work effectively in team situations.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Fluency in English is required

Due to urgent need, applications will be reviewed on a daily basis and
candidates may be interviewed and position filled before the closing
date. Updated CV and application letter should be sent to
id.recruitment@savechildren.org . Please fill the 'subject' column of
the e-mails in this format: code of the position - your name
<...>. Closing date for application is 7 (seven) days (or 4 August
2010) after this advertisement (Only short-listed candidates will be
notified).

All recruitment practices and procedures reflect SC's commitment to
protecting children from abuse

Qualified women encouraged to apply


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