BACKGROUND ON IMPACT
IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the IMPACT Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO whose headquarter is based in Paris and is present in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, enabling IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support on its fields of intervention.
We are currently looking for a Program Development (PD) and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Title: Senior PD and M&E Officer
Location: Warsaw, Poland**
Contract duration: 6 months (renewable)
Start date: ASAP
FUNCTIONS
Under the supervision of the IMPACT Regional Coordinator, IMPACT Ukraine Country Coordinator, and IMPACT HQ in Geneva, the IMPACT Senior PD and M&E Officer (SPDO) is responsible for coordinating programme development, and leading reporting and monitoring and evaluation for both Ukraine, and the refugee response. The ideal candidate would be eager to work within a dynamic and motivated team, and will have a clear focus on program development as a tool to improve the efficacy of the humanitarian responses in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.
RESPONSIBILITIES
GRANT MANAGEMENT
- In coordination with the IMPACT RC/CC, IMPACT HQ and Research Units, manage ongoing grants, including tracking contractual obligations and ensuring that these are met;
- Organise and lead grant kick-off and close out meetings;
- Draft monthly, bi-annual, and final reports based on inputs from Research Units;
- Coordinate reporting with ACTED Ukraine and IMPACT HQ;
- Ensure ad hoc requests from donors are addressed in liaison with the CC, Research Units and IMPACT HQ.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
- Lead monitoring and evaluation of IMPACT Ukraine research cycles, including developing and improving systems for tracking research outputs and for monitoring how research outputs are utilised (including via. SendinBlue and Google Analytics);
- Develop analytical reports on research output utilisation based on quantitative data from SendinBlue, Google Analytics, and user surveys, and qualitative data gathered through key informant interviews;
- Work with research units to develop strategies to improve research output utilisation and impact;
- Prepare all donor M&E reports including baseline reports, mid-term reports, and final evaluations.
PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
- Lead submission of proposals for renewal of existing grants;
- Proactively identify funding opportunities in line with IMPACT country strategic objectives;
- Coordinate the proposal development process between IMPACT Ukraine and IMPACT HQ;
- Liaise with Research Units to ensure that proposals are relevant and technically sound;
- Organise and facilitate brainstorming sessions which contribute to proposal development;
- Integrate lessons learned from previous interventions into new proposals;
- Liaise with IMPACT and ACTED FLAT departments in the development of fundraising documents, including finance, logistics and security.
REQUIREMENTS
- Academic: Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master degree in relevant discipline;
- Work experience: At least 2 years’ relevant work experience with programme development, monitoring and evaluation, or related field;**
- Familiarity with the aid system: At a minimum familiarity with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements. Previous experience engaging with donors in a humanitarian crisis strongly preferred;
- Experience in sectors: Experience in a humanitarian context an asset;
- Management skills: Proven team management experience and skills; ability to build assessment capacity of team through training and mentoring;
- Communication/reporting skills: Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting;
- Multi-tasking skills: Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles;
- Level of independence: Proven ability to work independently;
- Cross-cultural work environment: Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
- Experience in the region: Past experience in the region is desirable;
- Language skills: Fluency in English required, competency in Ukrainian, Polish or Russian an asset;
- Security environment: Ability to operate in a complex, fast-paced and challenging environment;
- Software skills: Familiarity with Google Analytics and email marketing, an asset.