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• Take
  overall leadership and management relating to the operationalization of
  the programme’s M&E strategy
• In
  charge of developing annual budgets and work plans for the M&E unit
• Offer
  technical inputs during project design, proposal discussions, Macro log
  frame design and budgeting for M&E.
• Technically
  support the implementation of a data management system that would
  standardize the M&E information flow and reporting.
• In
  charge of developing data collection methods and tools to support programs
  in needs assessment, baseline assessment, output and outcome monitoring
  and evaluation of the on-going projects.
• Provide
  inputs to program for comprehensive knowledge management including result
  tracking, documentation of case studies/ human interest stories and
  lessons learned and sharing with all the relevant bodies for incorporation
  in future project designs.
• Ensure
  that a beneficiary accountability mechanism is in place and utilized.
• Ensure
  documentation systems are in place and utilized for safeguarding documents
  on physical and digital archives and maintain confidentiality of the data.
• Oversee
  the monitoring and evaluation processes
• Regularly
  review M&E information products, simplifying and communicating their
  implications for programme implementation, including modification in
  geographical priorities, target groups, interventions and implementing
  partners with a view to shaping programme direction.
• Coordinate
  and supervise development of information management systems for monitoring
  and evaluation.
• Render
  support to the NRC Programme Coordinators in programme planning and
  implementation carrying out project appraisals
• Take
  part in programme reviews as planned
• Advocate
  for and lead on communication activities relating to the project
  management cycle
• Support
  the Program Development Manager and the AM in advocating for M+E support
  from donors, partners, and CO staff to ensure M+E remains a high priority
  in the country program
• Serve
  as primary contact for M&E related issues and other support efforts.
• Coordinate
  with M+E focal points in the regional office and other country missions in
  developing best practices and sharing lessons learned
• Support
  the Programme Department on new initiatives.
• Perform
  any other activities agreed and discussed with the Programme Development
  Manager and Area Manager.

• The
  ideal candidate should hold a B.A Degree or Post Graduate qualification in
  Project Planning and Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social
  Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Information Systems Management,
  Operations Research or related qualification
• At
  least five years’ experience preferably within the humanitarian field
• Past
  experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Prior
  exposure and experience with and knowledge of principles and current
  approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development
  programs.
• Proven
  ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training and
  mentoring.
• Documented
  results related to position’s responsibilities
• Fluency
  in both written and verbal English
• Excellent
  analytical skills
• Good
  computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,
  Access)
• Past
  experience using SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, will be an added advantage
• Experience
  on digital data gathering will be an added advantage
• Ability
  to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Ability
  and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstances
• Ability
  to engage and motivate staff in a challenging program area
• Good
  coordination skills
• Goal
  oriented and visionary
• Patient,
  flexible and creative
• All
  employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our
  Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated,
  innovative, inclusive and accountable

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