POSITION TITLE: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (volunteer position)
PARTNER: WUSC Tanzania
LOCATION: Arusha, Tanzania
DURATION: 6 Months
OVERVIEW:
Uniterra is a leading Canadian international volunteer cooperation and
development program, jointly implemented by the Centre for International
Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and World University Service of Canada
(WUSC).
Uniterra contributes to improving the socio-economic conditions of poor
and marginalized communities in 14 countries and with over 200 partners
in Africa, Asia and the Americas through the exchange of expertise and
knowledge of Canadian and international volunteers. Uniterra believes
that economic growth, when inclusive, is the most powerful driver of
poverty reduction. The purpose of the Uniterra program is to improve the
lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations by stimulating
growth and facilitating access to the benefits of growing and
diversified markets.
To make this happen, we are working with our local partners to enhance
the income of poor and marginalized women and youth through better
access to employment and income generation opportunities. Uniterra
country program staff work with our local partners to design Uniterra
assignments in the context of the country strategy, supporting the
inclusion of women and youth in key economic sub sectors.
For more information on the Uniterra program, our approach and countries of focus please visit: Uniterra.ca.
Responsibilities
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor will contribute toward a
shared understanding of how partnerships will and can contribute to the
achievement of Uniterra program and partner organizational goals. Under
the direction of the Uniterra Country Coordinator in Tanzania, in close
collaboration with the Uniterra Sector Program Officer the M&E
Advisor volunteer will work toward the following:
- Work with the Sector Program Officer to conduct the end of program Capacity Assessment to the partners and analyze data collected to produce a report on capacity improvement;
- Work with the Sector Program Officer and Farm Radio International to conduct the endline survey and contribute to data analysis and production of associated reports;
- In collaboration with the Sector Program Officer and other program support volunteers collect data as needed for consolidation of program learning;
- Participate in program wind down workshops and facilitate the consolidation of lessons learnt;
- Conduct follow up and documentation of the activities and successes of the pilot projects with the respective partners for knowledge sharing;
- Participate in online exchange with other M&E Advisor volunteers, Uniterra staff and partners in other countries to share tools and best practices;
- Write reports required by the Uniterra program.
Qualifications
Degree and/or formal training in monitoring and evaluation, international program management, or a related discipline
2-3 years’ experience in performance assessment, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field
Proficiency in Excel, and comfort working with the Google platform
Experience in group-based facilitation and learning.
Commitment to and understanding of gender equality and youth inclusion
Strong sense of ethics, teamwork, and respect for different cultures
Experience in international development is a strong asset
Excellent oral and written skills in English
Job application procedureWUSC is an equal opportunity employer. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you wish to apply for this position, please send your resumé with a covering letter to tanzania@wusc.ca by 29th July, 2019.
