Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer At Right To Play

JOB POSTING – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer

CLOSING DATE: August 21^st , 2021

ORGANIZATION: Right To Play

WORK LOCATION: Amman, Jordan

BACKGROUND:

Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we helped 2.3 million children last year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases like HIV and malaria and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the only global development organization focused exclusively on using play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and inequality.

Established in 2000, Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

  Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

JOB SUMMARY

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (MELO) reports directly to the Country Director (CM) or Head Of Office, where applicable. The incumbent receives technical advice and supervision from the relevant MEL Manager – HQ The MELO collaborates with staff, at the country office level, but also across the organization, globally. The primary roles and responsibilities of the MELO are to (a) manage and implement Right To Play’s country-level monitoring, evaluation and Learning plan, within the RTP global Monitoring and Evaluation (ME) framework and specific to country strategies, needs and contexts; (b) coordinate and implement the monitoring of program activities, participants, and outcomes and support the development of program reports; (c) support program planning at the country level by conducting appropriate assessments and through the provision of technical assistance; (d) support program evaluations; and, (e) help the country office utilize the findings in their planning and decision-making. The MELO leads the ME system across the country and plays an active part in the global Right To Play Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) community by contributing to the organization’s understanding of its program approaches and outcomes.**SUPERVISORY AND ADVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**
INDIRECT ADVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

The incumbent provides support and guidance to CD/HOO and Program Manager/Project Manager, field staff, and partner’s staff in the area of monitoring, evaluation as well as learning.

III. RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with Right To Play (RTP) approved policies and procedures, the incumbent

1.Data collection related to program progress and program outcomes 35%

• Coordinates and implements regular monitoring of program outcomes by leading outcome studies at least once a year.
• Utilizes the global monitoring system to track program outputs such as number of trainings conducted and number of program participants.
• Coordinates the required preparations for all ME activities by identifying and preparing participants for samples, testing and translating data collection tools and liaising with schools/communities to secure time/space.
• Implements qualitative (focus groups, interviews, child observations) and quantitative (surveys) tools to collect data with children, youth, leaders, parents, partners and other stakeholders.
• Coordinates access to, and retrieval of, secondary data such as school records, community-level health statistics.
• Identifies innovations and improvements to enhance effectiveness of the global MEL framework and systems.

2.Data storage, analysis and reporting 20%

• Oversees data entry and transcribing processes both for primary and secondary data.
• Conducts data audits and checks data to ensure accuracy in data collection and entry.
• Conducts rudimentary analysis on quantitative and qualitative data such as descriptive analyses and identifying themes and sub-themes.
• Ensures data storage is in line with RTP standards such as confidentiality.
• Develops and submits output, outcome, and evaluation reports to the CD/HOO and the MEL Manager – HQ

3.Monitoring, evaluation and learning plan for RTP country’s programs 15%

• Assesses RTP’s global indicators and MEL tools for relevance and appropriateness within country’s context and proposes revisions as required.
• Identifies gaps between global indicators/data collection tools and country’s program outcomes and proposes ways to address gaps.
• Develops MEL frameworks for new programs to include indicators, targets, data collection methods and schedules, and analysis plans and regularly reviews MEL frameworks for existing programs to ensure relevancy and effectiveness.
• Supports the planning and delivery of mid-term and final evaluations.

4.Capacity building for MEL through trainings and systems development 10%

• Assesses country-level capacity for successful implementation of MEL work including staff skills and knowledge, data entry and data storage systems and develop strategies for increasing capacity.
• Trains data collection enumerators such as Field Facilitators and partner staff on data collection tools and processes.
• Organises and facilitates workshops as needed on MEL for country staff, partners and stakeholders.

5.Supporting and facilitating country planning processes 10%

• Supports Country Office in developing logic frameworks for new programs and reviewing logic frameworks for existing programs including the identification of appropriate outcomes and SMART indicators.
• In collaboration with other staff in the Country Office identifies program and decision-making implications of ME findings.
• Develops summary materials and delivers presentations on ME findings to staff, partners, beneficiaries, and/or other stakeholders.

6.Supporting the development and strengthening of RTP’s global ME framework 5%

• Participates in RTP’s global MEL initiatives including MEL portal, MEL workshops and trainings and consultations.
• Shares ME best practices, lessons learned and other insights with RTP MEL colleagues.
• Maintains regular communications with the Global MEL Team.
• Supports other global MEL initiatives as required and as agreed to by the CD/HOO**7.Performs other duties as assigned 5%**

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING

The incumbent is responsible for planning the MEL activities for the whole program in the country and is responsible for planning his/her own work priorities subject to oversight of the CD/HOO

V. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have)

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development or related discipline.
• Training in Monitoring and Evaluation such as university courses, workshops, certificates.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years of practical experience developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks (developing logic frameworks, outcomes, indicators, targets and data collection plans).
• Practical experience working with social programs.
• Experience leading and conducting data collection, both qualitative (focus groups, interviews, observations) and quantitative (surveys, statistics review).
• Experience conducting rudimentary analysis for quantitative data (descriptive analysis) and qualitative data (identifying key themes and sub-themes) and managing data sets (coordinating data entry, ensuring data quality, managing data confidential storage).

COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Advanced interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically and to identify trends.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work appropriately with a variety of populations and stakeholders, including children, youth, parents, teachers and school administrators, government, and other partners.
• Proven written communication and presentation skills, presenting evaluation findings through a variety of mediums— data visuals (graphs), reports and presentations

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• A background in program evaluation methodologies
• Understanding of quantitative and qualitative research approaches and best practices, and of child-friendly data collection methods
• Knowledge of SMART indicators
• A strong working knowledge of issues related to development and humanitarian programming (sport for development, health, education, community development, refugee and internally displaced populations, gender equity, inclusion and advocacy)
• Substantial knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes for NGO programs
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Internet

LANGUAGES

Fluency in written and spoken English and local language(s). French is also required in Francophone countries.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)

• Ability to work appropriately with a variety of populations and stakeholders, including children, youth, parents, teachers and school administrators, government, and other partners
• Experience designing and leading evaluation or research studies
• Experience conducting data collection with children
• Expertise and experience in training and capacity-building (e.g., developing and delivering workshops, mentoring and supporting colleagues, etc.)
• Expertise and experience in designing data collection tools both qualitative and quantitative
• Experience identifying program implications and recommendations from data findings
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation processes for NGO programs**VII. JOB CONTRIBUTIONS/IMPACT**
  PROBLEM SOLVING The incumbent is expected to follow the work procedures while using analytical skills to solve work related problems. Seeks the CM’s support when required.

FINANCIAL IMPACT The incumbent is expected to make sure that the implementation of MEL activities are within budget.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT The incumbent is expected to keep a database of reports, data, and MEL related documents and share information with project team.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT The incumbent is expected to monitor and evaluate project results and recommend changes**.**

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

The incumbent is expected to enhance relationships with partners by keeping contact with them and asking for their feedback and their intervention when needed. He/she is also responsible for maintaining good relationships with all staff.

VIII. CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS

(A) Internal

The Country Director/ Head Of Office, Project Manager/Program Manager , Project Team in the respective country, and Global MEL Team.

(B) External

Stakeholders and partners’ staff**IX. WORKING CONDITIONS**

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND EFFORT The incumbent will be splitting his/her time between the field and the office based on the priorities and as required to attend stakeholders meetings, conduct field visits, follow up on the project implementation.

SENSORY DEMANDS The incumbent’s job requires concentration, accuracy and attention to deadlines. The incumbent is expected to conduct monitoring and evaluation training session, collect, and analyze data with attention to details and accuracy. This involves talking, listening as well as seeing.

MENTAL DEMANDS

The incumbent’s job requires concentration and attention to deadlines.

X. ADDITIONAL JOB RELATED CONDITIONS

The incumbent is required to travel in the country in performing his/her duties. Outside travel is expected.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team where you have the ability to make things happen. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Closing Date: 21st of August 2021.