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• Establish and continuously improve systems and processes that ensure
  quality documentation, monitoring and evaluation of programme effectiveness
  to inform evidence-based programming and organisational learning
• Lead the planning, budgeting and implementation of all Monitoring,
  Evaluation & Research initiatives that are evidently based on
  monitoring and evaluation outcomes and aligned to the MER Framework in the
  Country Strategic Plan
• Lead, supervise and manage the performance of the Monitoring,
  Evaluation & Research Team based in the country office and in the
  field to ensure delivery on target
• Maintain Plan Corporate Project Planning System, ensure the system
  is effectively used as per Plan’s policies and liaises with the region and
  IH on system maintenance and development
• Provide technical assistance to programme specialists in programme
  and project design in relation to M&E, including, objective and
  indicator development, monitoring systems and evaluation design
• Design and conduct research initiatives to inform programmes and
  advocacy for children’s rights working closely with Programme Specialists
  and partners including developing a research agenda
• Facilitate Training and Development activities, on Monitoring,
  Evaluation & Research for programme staff and partners and develop a
  culture of actively engaging in organisational learning, documentation and
  programme reflection
• Facilitate internal and external learning and increased
  accountability by establishing effective working relationships with
  development partners and government agencies on aid effectiveness issues.
• Liaise with other offices in Plan – National Organisations,
  International Headquarter and other countries on Monitoring, Evaluation
  & Research and represent Plan at national level on matters relating to
  Monitoring, Evaluation & Research and aid effectiveness.

• The ideal candidate for the Plan International job placement must
  hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a development related field
• Master’s degree (preferred) in Development Studies, Social Sciences
  or its equivalent
• Significant training /background and professional training on
  programming and/or related field
• Eight years of managerial and/or advisory experience in Monitoring,
  Evaluation & Research in the development sector.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in MER tools, systems, and
  processes
• Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting research
  initiatives, case studies and professional documentation
• Promotes high performance among programme staff and provides vision
  and direction
• Open to feedback and willing to try new approaches in Monitoring,
  Evaluation & Research
• Coaches programme staff and leads others
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing
• Design of Monitoring, Evaluation systems and processes for
  rights-based programmes
• Design and implementation of research projects
• Documentation and organisational learning
• Statistics and database management
• Project management and supervision
• Demonstrable abilities in planning, budgeting and management

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