Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer – for Philippine Nationals Only

Job Title:                                           Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer – Philippine Nationals Only

Department:                                     Programming

Division:                                              Monitoring & Evaluation

Duty Station:                                    Cotabato City

Area of Responsibility:                     TBD

Administrative Line Manager:        Project Coordinator

Technical Line Manager:                 M&E Officer (of NPP as a whole)

Line Management Responsibility: None

Position Type:                                    Full-time

Status:                                                 Currently pooling talents for this position

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organisation. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence, protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath, and help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.

NOTICE: This job advertisement is for pooling of applicants and will be subject to an official recruitment process once new funding becomes available. Please see the row “Status” above; we will keep you updated from time to time there.  Our current target for the official recruitment process will begin in the fourth quarter of 2024.

OVERVIEW

NP is an implementing organization of the ongoing peace process between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Philippine government. Our mandate for implementing the peace process includes monitoring and reporting individuals’ concerns about safety, protective accompaniment for civilians and organizations in areas of conflict, including NP team members accompanying hostage survivors to reunite with their families. NP monitors whether conflicting parties are abiding by ceasefire agreements, and it verifies and reports compliance and noncompliance of agreements. NP creates safe spaces for peaceful dialogue between different stakeholders in the country, including local institutions, for community-based conflict prevention and conflict resolution, training local leaders and organizations in UCP methodologies for monitoring, unarmed peacekeeping and civilian protection.

To broaden the appreciation and acceptance of Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) in the country, NP is working to increase awareness, engagement, and participation by building support at the local, regional, and national levels.

Duty station and respective NPP field areas are as follows:

1) Duty Station: Cotabato City

Possible Area of Responsibility: Cotabato City, Maguindanao, North Cotabato or SOCCSKSARGEN

2) Duty Station: Iligan City

Possible Area of Responsibility: Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte or Zamboanga Sibugay

3) Duty Station: Zamboanga City

Possible Area of Responsibility: Zamboanga City, Basilan or Sulu

JOB SUMMARY

The M&E Officer will report to Project Coordinator and M&E Officer. S/he will be responsible in all data collection, analysis, knowledge sharing and learning activities to help ensure accountability, efficiency, and full-cycle monitoring and evaluation of the Project. The Project M&E Officer will work closely with the project staff to assess field conditions, support capacity building initiatives, and facilitate the collection of impact data. S/he will provide technical field support to the Field Teams in monitoring and evaluation activities. Additionally, s/he will support, as need be, on grants writing, follow up of program expenses and indicators, implementation of processes, standard operating procedures.

He/she may be assigned in a specific field area depending on the project location. Generally, this post is for main office, hence he/she will be assigned automatically in Cotabato City.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure of M&E systems, tools, plans, and reporting requirements are applied and used
• Conducts regular monitoring visits and assessments to project sites provide feedback results and recommendations from monitoring and evaluation activities; Provide quality assurance in monitoring based on required standards;
• Contribute to updating guidelines based on feedback from partner staff and beneficiaries
• Roll out reporting templates and monitoring tools that facilitate the gathering, analysis and interpretation, and use of information in the project.
• To assist the Project Coordinator and project officer in the preparation and implementation of reviews, both quarterly and annually, as part of the country office M&E requirement
• Collects all means of verification (MOVs in all project activities) per activity on the operational plan/upgrading plan/ development plan.
• Feedback processed/analyzed data regularly to project staff, partners, and other stakeholders.
• To assist in capacity assessment, identify learning needs of project staff, and facilitate capacity building of project staff and partners in monitoring, reporting, and accountability, and other M&E-related activities and/or coaching and sessions.
• To coordinate and support learning events and monitor their effectiveness; to capture lessons learned, best practices developed and success stories, draft case studies, including in the drafting minutes of meetings relating to M&E issues and contribute to the learning platform.
• Provide guidance and support in monitoring and evaluating gender equality, governance, and environment protection results throughout project implementation.
• Manage the database and other data tools; ensure the quality of high-value data for accuracy and consistency; consolidate information on a regular schedule to support analysis; Update information products such as reports and database.
• Ensure data collection, analysis and use are managed appropriately and to the required standards of the project and donor.
• Perform any other related tasks as required and agreed

Duties Applicable to All Staff

• Actively work towards the achievement of the goals and mandate of Nonviolent Peace force.
• Abide by and work in accordance with Nonviolent Peaceforce values and principles.
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Minimum of 2-3 years previous experiences Monitoring and Evaluation project in development/non-governmental organisations (essential)
• Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from start to end of project.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans.
• Experience in facilitating and serving as focal person for externally-managed evaluations.
• Bachelor's Degree in social sciences, Administration, Information Management, Project Management, or other relevant academic background (essential), Master's Degree (desirable)
• Knowledge of major evaluation methodologies (ex. Quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Resident of Cotabato City or nearby city/municipality
• If not a resident, willing to relocate in Cotabato City

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Good computer application skills and proficiency in Windows packages such as Words, Excel, Power Points, online research and other relevant quantitative analysis software

• Strong knowledge of programme implementation cycle (i.e development, implementation, results-based management and reporting)

• Good understanding and experience regarding gender and/or gender mainstreaming

• Able to design M&E tools, surveys and evaluations

• Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others

• Able to work independently with a minimum supervision.

• Able to work under time pressure and meet deadlines

• Able to work in diversified environments

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in English language

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;

Application Process

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page), through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Address application to:

DELSY RONNIE

Head of Mission

Nonviolent Peaceforce

• The closing date for applications is Friday, 16 August 2024 and may be extended
• Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritise ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

NO FEE

We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.

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