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Monitoring and Evaluation EU Aid Volunteer - Malawi


Initiative of the European Union, European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations department (ECHO)
Monitoring and Evaluation EU Aid Volunteer – Malawi
Junior
1 position
286
Location
Apprenticeship: Concern Worldwide, 55 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland
Deployment: Concern Worldwide, Malawi Plot no.277 Area 3 Mtunthama Drive PO Box 1747 Lilongwe
Closing date
06/09/2016
Concern are looking for talented people with a relevant technical skillset who are committed to long-term service in the humanitarian / development sector who can demonstrate an outstanding ability to adapt to difficult circumstances, remain positive, motivated and productive.
In this placement the EU Aid Volunteer will improve the quality of monitoring and evaluation in the area of Livelihoods and Resilience programming in Malawi.
Successful EU Aid Volunteers will benefit from:
  • Experience of Volunteering in a large international NGO through a three month apprenticeship based in Concern’s Head Office in Dublin
  • Hands-on learning in a 12 month field placement in the Concern Malawi country programme
  • Opportunity for continuous self–development with the help of a mentor, line manager & on line tools
Description
Concern Worldwide has been working in Malawi since 2002, supporting the poorest and most marginalized to build resilient livelihoods and to lead healthy and productive lives. Since then Concern has been implementing programs on: resilient livelihoods; gender equality, Gender Based Violence and education; health and nutrition including community management of acute malnutrition. Concern is also implementing an emergency response to the drought as a result of the El Nino weather phenomenon which caused devastating crop failure in much of the country, leaving an estimated 5 – 8.4 million people in need of assistance. Concern is providing emergency assistance through a cash transfer response as well as early recovery support for livelihoods and strengthening resilience to the impact of shocks. Concern is currently operational in four districts in Malawi; Nsanje, Mchinji, Nkhotakota and Lilongwe and is shortly due to commence a School-Related Gender Based Violence programme in Phalombe district and a livelihoods programme in Mangochi district. Overall the security context in Malawi remains stable and generally creates an enabling environment for effective programme implementation.
Tasks
Whilst at headquarters
  • Develop a good understanding of Concern’s conceptual approach to M & E, and how it aligns to core strategy (e.g. How Concern Understands Extreme Poverty).
  • Develop a strong understanding of Concern’s existing M&E systems at organisational level, with a focus on the Programme Quality Guide and core and standard indicators.
  • Develop an awareness of existing M&E tools across Concerns programmes especially Livelihoods and DRR sectors.
  • Develop competence in using Concern’s Digital Data Gathering (DDG) system.
  • To become familiar with the Malawi programme through interaction with Desk Officer and appropriate advisors.
  • Contribute to the improvement of M & E processes and tools as required by the senior M & E Advisor in the Programme Learning Unit (PALU).
  • Analyse data and contribute to reports for donors, senior management or Council as required.
  • Analyse data and contribute to reports for donors, senior management or Council as required.
  • Understand Concern’s basic programming approaches in relevant sectors particularly in livelihoods / nutrition / resilience.
  • Design an EU Aid Volunteer communication project plan for implementation throughout the course of the apprenticeship and deployment period.
Whilst deployed to Concern Malawi
  • Develop a good understanding of the Country Strategy and the Livelihoods and Resilience related work in the country programme.
  • Working with the Livelihoods Project Advisor, systematically document current M & E approaches and processes in the Livelihoods & Resilience programme and identify areas for improvement.
  • Working with the Livelihoods Project Advisor, develop, test and roll out to all relevant staff new or improved M & E tools, using digital data platforms as appropriate, in line with the programme M&E frameworks and Concern’s quality standards.
  • Conduct monthly analysis against key indicators, triangulate findings, and write progress reports of internal and external use.
  • Compile reports for the Livelihoods team, country management and or donor reports.
  • Develop material suitable for use in a range of communications such as case studies, inputs into reports and briefings for a range of audiences.
  • Support programme and project development and the set up new M&E systems as required.
  • Share best practice and support other sector programmes in a similar manner as required.
  • Facilitate and support the improvement of evaluation assessments Concern Malawi’s programmes to a very high standard.
  • Support the efforts to improve Concern’s accountability to beneficiaries and the quality of beneficiary participation in programmes or projects, ensuring that PM&E systems are compatible with the principles of accountability and participation and in line with Concern’s existing commitments to the Humanitarian Accountability Framework (HAP) / Common Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other processes.
  • Support quarterly review processes to ensure evidence from monitoring is reflected on and informs programme planning (Results Based Management) ensuring timely documentation of evidenced based decisions taken at quarterly review meetings.
Key Performance Indicators
  • Report documenting M & E approaches and processes in the Livelihoods & Resilience programme and proposals for improvement;
  • Online and hard copy materials outlining new or revised M & E approaches and tools; training material for rollout process.
  • Maintain a repository of tools and analysed data for management decision making.
  • Reports, briefings, articles & case studies using M & E data
Required competences
EU Aid Volunteers will be expected to progress against the EU Aid Volunteer Competency Framework throughout the course of their EU Aid Volunteer placement with Concern.
The EU Aid Volunteer transversal competencies are:
  • Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships
  • Volunteering mind-set
  • Managing oneself in a pressured and changing environment
  • Achieving Results
  • Understanding the humanitarian context of the EU Aid Volunteers initiative and applying humanitarian principles
  • Operating safely and securely at all times
  • Managing projects in humanitarian contexts
  • Communication and advocacy
Technical competences in line with the EUAV competency framework for this position:
  • Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Selection criteria
Applications are made directly within the sending organisation, please check out the how to applysection.
Essential:
  • Masters level graduate in Development Studies, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, or similar, with a strong component of research and M & E.
  • Up to 5 years of relevant experience in practical project management, including design, implementation and M & E.
  • Minimum of 2.5 years relevant practical experience of work focusing specifically on M & E approaches, methodologies and tools, including using digital data platforms.
  • A minimum of 6 months of relevant experience in a developing country or humanitarian context
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Spoken and written French to B2 level on the Common European Framework of References for Languages
Desirable:
  • Understanding of issues around human rights, gender equality, HIV/AIDS prevention, capacity building and partnerships.
  • Proven experience of designing and implementing an innovative communications project
  • Knowledge and deep understanding of research methodologies
Condition of service
Learning Opportunities:
An exciting and structured learning and development plan will be developed for each EU Aid Volunteer. This will include; self-assessment, structured learning and development plan reviews, on line learning, peer to peer support, a two week EU run workshop and networking and learning opportunities across consortium. EU Aid Volunteers will also have an assigned Mentor for the entirety of their volunteer placement with Concern. This is combined with line management in country from an experienced humanitarian professional.
Working and Living Conditions:
Job location:
Concern Head office, Dublin
Concern Malawi
Contract:
EU Aid Volunteer Agreement
**Volunteer Allowance:
**In line with EU Aid Volunteer daily allowances:
Whilst in Dublin €651.91 per month
Whilst in Malawi €460.64 per month
Accommodation:
Accommodation in Dublin whilst on apprenticeship and when deployed in Malawi will be provided by Concern.
At the end of volunteer placement an allowance of €1200 will be provided as a resettlement allowance.
Travel:
A return flight will be provided to Malawi from the EU Aid Volunteers home country. In addition a return flight will be provided for use, at the earliest, 9 months into the volunteer placement.
The cost of pre-departure preparations; insurance, medical clearance and vaccinations will be provided.
Line Management and Mentoring:
Line Manager: Livelihoods and Resilience Coordinator, Concern Worldwide Malawi
Mentor: Senior Programmed Approaches and Learning Advisor, Concern Worldwide

HOW TO APPLY:
Selection process
Shortlisting and Interviews:
To apply for this position please go to http://www.concern.net/jobs.
Please note that only complete applications can be considered.
Full applications require the following completed documentation to be submitted through thehttp://www.concern.net/jobs page:
All applications should be submitted by midnight on 06/09/2016
Candidates who are selected in the initial shortlist will be required to undertake an on-line Sonru interview from 16/09/2016.
Interview Process:
Candidates who progress to the final interview stage will be required to be available for a video interview between 30/09/2016 - 06/10/2016.
EU Aid Volunteers Training Centre
Please note that the final stage of the recruitment process for this position will be a mandatory ten day training. The training will take place in either October or November 2016, in Pisa, Italy. Candidates who are shortlisted will need to be available to attend the mandatory training. In preparation for this the selected candidates will be required to undertake 30 hours of e learning prior to attending the face to face training. Costs for travel and accommodation to attend this stage in the recruitment process will be provided. The final selection will then take place after the successful completion of the online and face to face training.
Candidates are required to be able to start the apprenticeship for this position in November 2016.
Expected date decision on outcome:
08/11/2016
Timetable
Date of training:
EU training will take place in either October or November 2016
Apprenticeship Placement:
3 months apprenticeship in Concern's Head Office, Dublin, Ireland starting November 2016
Pre-deployment preparation and induction:
This will include Concern organisation induction, structured probationary period, security training, pre-departure medical and vaccinations.
Deployment:
12 month deployment in Concern Worldwide Malawi expected from March 2017
Post-deployment activities:
EU Aid Volunteers will be able to attend a resettlement course when finishing their placement with Concern. They will also be expected to present on their experience as an EU Aid Volunteer with Concern at the end of their placement.
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