Purpose of the Position:
The PMER Specialist will provide Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (PMER) expertise in the development and implementation of Programmes/Projects, build capacities of staff and local partners on PMER; and ensure that data quality standards are monitored, met and reported timely. The PMER Specialist will undertake monitoring and evaluation of grant implementation. S/he will lead in identifying PMER technical needs and make appropriate recommendations. S/he will report to the Director of Technical Services.
Job Description:
Ensures the implementation of monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies, focusing on the following:
Ensures effective management of the monitoring and evaluation process, focusing on the following:
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation, focusing on achieving the following results:
Safeguarding & Safety & Security:
· Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding, Child Protection and Gender policies and Code of Conduct (CoC)
· Adheres to any local security protocols that have been put in place when working in the office, travelling to the field or undertaking project / programme activities
· Immediately reports any health, safety and security incidents or near-misses that occur on WaterAid duty to their line manager, Security Focal Point or CD
· Behaves and acts in a manner that does not put colleagues or anyone that interacts with WaterAid in immediate danger or harm’s way.
Other:
· Engage in technical proposal evaluations – consultancy and construction services
Job/ Person Specifications:
Education:
· Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics or other Social Sciences
Experience:
· 7 years minimum M&E related experience preferably in the field of WaSH;
· Extensive knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies i.e. both quantitative and qualitative data collection, processing and analysis;
· A strong background in WaSH programmes, having managed projects wherein systematic input, output and process data were collected and used to guide programming;
· A good understanding of routine information systems, and literacy in management information systems;
· Knowledge of sampling and questionnaire design;
· Experience in designing and implementing country level M&E trainings;
· Experience working with and maintaining good relations with international, as well as counterparts and beneficiaries (e.g. International and Local NGOs and government representatives;
· Solid experience in the management of people and systems in high-pressure environments;
· Strong IT skills.
Personality / Behaviour Requirements:
· Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, especially matrix and distance management environments
· Provides vision and direction
· Values driven
· Actively develops staff
· Promotes high performance
· Promotes innovation and learning
· Behaves consistently in approach to work and decision-making
Physical Environment and Demands:
Typical office working environment, with visits to the field in different conditions
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