International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Deadline: 8 April 2021

About

The Senior M&E Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership for the M&E function for the country program, ensuring that adequate systems are in place, functional and capable of providing adequate data to management for decision making. The position will direct line-manage the M&E staff in the country program (who will maintain dotted lines to their respective Project Managers where relevant). The position reports to the Deputy-Director for Programs (DDP).

Key responsibilities

Strategic Guidance-Working in collaboration with the SMT participate in the implementation and monitoring of the IRC/Zimbabwe’s strategic action plan (SAP) and SAP-IP, the Good and Great standards & practices and Exemplar initiative; Provide support to ensure programs are measurably more outcome-focused, gender sensitive, cost-efficient, responsive to clients’ needs and preferences, and adapted to contexts of intervention; Working in collaboration with Sector Coordinators and Technical Unit staff, ensure that programs are designed and carried out according to IRC and industry best practices; Liaise with the Regional Measurement Action Coordinator (RMAC) and seek support and advice as needed.

Monitoring and Evaluation management- Manage the M&E function for the country program, including MfA and COMET and other corporate initiatives; Support the design and manage M&E systems, tools and templates to monitor performance. This includes developing log frames, data collection tools, as well as processes for data analysis and storage; Support the development of indicator tracking tools measuring program performance indicators as per donor reporting requirements and Projects Implementation Meetings (PIM); Develop monthly indicator tracking sheets for monitoring of program achievement on a monthly basis; Conduct data Audits in the field as needed; Design and implement appropriate evaluation methodologies for projects and programs including baseline, midterm and end line surveys, data analysis and report writing; Manage any external consultants hired to undertake surveys or evaluations including drawing up TORs and data quality assurance; Conduct regular field visits to program sites to identify gaps in timeliness and quality of data reporting and work with relevant staff to address the gaps; Coordinate the production of timely reports to track performance and progress, according to standard procedures and templates; Provide support to the program team in compiling reports, stressing the importance of data quality, indicator-based reporting and analysis of trends and the achievement of program objectives/outcomes; Ensure the Country Program’s Knowledge Management (capturing, analysing, updating and sharing lessons from programs implementation); Review reports to ensure accuracy and quality before submission to donors; Facilitate training of Program staff and partners on monitoring and evaluation.

Budget planning and management - Ensure that M&E is adequately budgeted for in all current and new programs; Manage M&E budget component in program budget in line with the approved implementation and spending plans; Ensure efficient utilization of M&E financial and program resources (value for money). Ensure that financial controls, reports and accountability standards are maintained.

Coordination and Networking - Establish good working relations or networks with relevant stakeholders on M&E issues, Coordinate with other sector managers.

People management-Provide coaching, mentoring and leadership guidance for M&E officers; Motivate M&E staff to meet set targets and objectives; Ensure that staff understands organizational vision, mission and strategic directions; Manage staff performance.

Leadership behaviours - Deploy ability to organize own work and work independently; Promote high performance by field staff; Promote innovation and learning for field staff; Communicate clearly and effectively; High ethical standards.

Skills specific to the post-Ability to produce analytical reports; Good communication skills, appropriate to the audience; Competence in using information technology including experience with word-processing, spreadsheets and database software; Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment; Team building, training and coaching skills; Good interpersonal and intercultural skills.

Qualifications

University degree in M & E, Social Science, Development or related discipline; At least 5 years working within the humanitarian and development context, with a focus on research, M&E, preferably experience with institutional development M&E.