Consortium Monitoring and Evaluation Manager At Norwegian Refugee Council

What are we looking for?

Considering the escalation of the Colombian internal armed conflict and the need to respond to the humanitarian needs generated by it, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in association with other humanitarian organizations, Doctors of the World France (MDM) and Acción Against Hunger (ACH), they have formed the MIRE+ Consortium whose purpose is rapid response and early recovery to emergency situations produced by the actions of armed actors throughout Colombian territory.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is looking for a dedicated, resilient and dynamic professional to assume the role of Consortium Monitoring and Evaluation Manager who will be responsible for designing a methodology and strategy for the use of all the information generated by within this (Monitoring and Evaluation data, Information Management and the Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (MQR)), in order to generate learning processes and better programs in the implementation, as well as leading the M& E, MQR and the Information Management Team (EGI) and ensure the quality and effectiveness of their work.

What will your responsibilities be?

1. Responsible for developing the consortium’s data management and learning strategy.
2. Supervise and ensure compliance with the EGI Work Plan designed for the MIRE+, and supervise the Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Officer and the MQR Technical Officer.
3. With the support of the Information Management Team (EGI), lead the design and maintenance of the information management system, which is compatible with UNOCHA partners’ own tools and mechanisms.
4. Supervise the MQR system centralized by the consortium.
5. Develop protocols to guide the correct use of data collection tools, advise on quality control of M&E activities.

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Education and Experience Requirements

• University professional in social sciences, engineering, or related to the call, with a postgraduate degree in project evaluation, information management, and research.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in coordination functions of monitoring and evaluation systems in a humanitarian context and/or emergency response.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in results-based project management.
• Previous work experience in complex contexts and with population victims of the conflict in Colombia.
• Technical knowledge necessary to design rigorous research methods and instruments (including non-experimental, experimental and quasi-experimental designs)
• Advanced experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and tools.
• Technical competence and prior experience in implementing various program evaluation methodologies and approaches;
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, writing, collaboration, problem-solving, planning and facilitation skills;
• Desirable experience in coordination and communication processes between different organizations (Consortia, sectoral and intersectoral technical/thematic groups such as Clusters or similar)
• Written and verbal fluency in the English language.

What we offer?

• Type of contract: 12-month employment contract.
• Compensation/Benefits: As per NRC pay scales, terms and conditions this position is Grade 9.
• Location: Bogotá, with 20% travel through Colombia.
• NRC is an equal opportunity employer for all. We are committed to enacting equality among our candidates regardless of age, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity or physical abilities.
• We think outside the box, we value your ideas, and we give high levels of responsibility to all workers. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email aela.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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NRC started its operations in Colombia in 1991 to assist populations affected by the Colombian conflict and its resulting displacement. Since 2017, NRC has also been responding to the increasing influx of people coming into Colombia from neighboring Venezuela.

The Latin American (LA) region faces multiple complex emergencies, including the internal and regional impact of the crisis in Venezuela, the humanitarian consequences of the armed conflict in Colombia, and the pervasive high levels of generalised violence in the North of Central America and in Mexico. These conditions produce some of the highest forced displacement numbers in the world. According to UNHCR, there are over 15 million displacement-affected people, including some 7,4 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across NRC country programme coverage in Latin America. The LA region also witnesses record numbers of transcontinental population movements generating significant protection risks as people are obliged to cross borders often through routes where conditions are dramatic. Restrictive asylum and migration policies also create flows of deportees and returnees, who struggle to re-integrate in their communities and often face violence, retaliation, discrimination, and exclusion. Those phenomena are accelerating across the region.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity

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Please note fluency in both Spanish and English is required for this position. Candidates who do not command either of the languages will not be able to be considered.