Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid, 2 days a week in the office)
Position Type: Temporary, Full-time, Maternity Leave replacement (up to 12 months)
Reporting to: Senior Manager, Programs
Bargaining Unit Status: Included
Classification: Band 5
Salary range: CA$63,567 - CA$77,450 per annum
Language requirements: Bilingualism (English & French or English & Spanish) is essential
ABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL
Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures.
Cuso presently supports programs implemented in Africa, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Find out more at www.cusointernational.org
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialist is a key member of the Program Quality and Impact Team at Cuso International. Under the direction of the Senior Manager, SHARE project, the MEAL Specialist will work cross-functionally with colleagues, technical experts, and project staff in Canada and in our country offices on the MEAL system of the Volunteer Cooperation Program funded project, SHARE. They will also provide support to the design and implementation of the Cuso International Learning and Knowledge (CLiK) Framework and the Strategic plan monitoring framework. Responsibilities include providing direction and support for all programs and projects, through gender-responsive technical leadership, guidance and support in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and visualization, impact measurement, reporting, strategic decision-making, and learning.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP) MEAL :
- Operationalize ongoing activities such as the design and deployment of monitoring guidance and tools, deploy surveys, write the Annual Work Plan and the Annual Report in line with donor requirements.
Designing efficient MEAL systems:
- In collaboration with the Program Knowledge Manager, support the design, implementation and monitoring of Cuso's global CLiK framework
- Provide technical direction and support for the design, development and operationalization of gender -sensitive MEAL frameworks for projects, processes and strategies for new and ongoing projects in line with Cuso’s global MEAL framework
- Lead the monitoring of Cuso's programs and projects to ensure technical consistency and harmonized and sound performance measurement practices are in place and adhered to.
- In collaboration with colleagues, program managers, technical experts and external consultants when needed, coordinate data collection and analysis, including compilation of raw data, providing technical leadership in the definition of data analysis and visualization techniques and documenting lessons learned and best practices to support programming, strategic planning, and decision-making.
Information and Knowledge Management
- Design and facilitate workshops for Cuso International Staff at HQ and field offices on Results Based Management (RBM), M&E, reporting protocols, data sense-making and how to incorporate M&E findings for project design, planning and implementation.
- In collaboration with IT team, support data management and storage of MEAL related data for Cuso International programs
- Support the design and implementation of strategies and products that stimulate collaborative learning, knowledge exchange and bottom‐up participation of Cuso International staff, in coordination with the Program Knowledge Manager.
- Host monthly Community of Practice sessions for knowledge sharing and collaboration across teams on MEAL
- Participate and represent Cuso International in relevant MEAL coordination networks with other organizations
Reporting
- Provide technical assistance to Cuso International senior management team through the collection and analysis of data to guide strategic planning and decision-making and to monitor project implementation
- Lead project reporting processes and prepare high‐quality written reports according to Cuso International standards and donor requirements for the VCP project and provide technical assistance to reporting for other projects
Program Development
- Support program development team in developing logic models, performance monitoring frameworks, and incorporating MEAL in new proposals and initiatives and develop standard tools and templates
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:
- University degree in International Development or a similar relevant field of study or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 7 years of Monitoring and Evaluation experience with responsibility for designing and implementing M&E systems for results‐based management, covering a wide range of topics including theories of change, logic models, quantitative and qualitative data collection methodologies, indicator formulation, target setting, evidence-based decision-making, strategic planning and reporting, beneficiary monitoring, and evaluation techniques
- Knowledge of a variety of data collection and evaluation methodologies and experience developing MEAL Frameworks at a project, program or organizational level
- Excellent knowledge of Results‐Based Management (RBM) and the specific frameworks being used by donors, particularly GAC
- Experience designing and implementing participatory monitoring, evaluation, learning, and knowledge management tools and processes
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis software such as Kobo Toolbox or similar tools , PowerBi,and similar tools
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines in the collection, analysis, and reporting and visualization of various sources of data
- Proven ability to manage complex and demanding workload, to set own priorities, and to work with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with the use of online systems for collecting and managing monitoring and evaluation data and with MEAL‐related technologies
- Committed team player who can work across teams and professional skill sets in different cultural contexts and build effective working relationships
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English
- Availability to travel internationally one to two time per year
- Good IT skills and ability to be self‐serving in Office 365, including use of PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to translate technical knowledge into sharable resources according to the needs of different audiences.
Desirable:
- Experience with monitoring and evaluation capacity building through training, workshops, coaching and mentoring
- Experience with M&E and data analysis for strategic planning and decision-making
- Excellent communication skills in Spanish or French
- Data visualization skills and use of software such as Tableau and PowerBi
- Ability to inspire individuals and teams and to encourage innovative thinking
HOW TO APPLY
Cuso International is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture. We strive to actively celebrate diversity, advance our equitable practices, and drive greater inclusion. We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package and insurance, generous days of paid time off, including vacation, sick days, summer hours and more.
Cuso International is committed to the integrity of our volunteers, interns, staff, managers, board members and subcontractors in preventing sexual violence in the way we operate. This is done through a defined framework, code of conduct, values and guiding principles, as well as Cooperation Canada’s Leaders’ Pledge.
Please click the "Apply for This Job" button to submit your application by June 14, 2024, at 11:59 PM (EST) for bargaining unit members, or June 21, 2024, at 11:59PM (EST) for external candidates. Your résumé and one-page cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the position requirements. Please note that a confirmation email will be generated once you submit your application, but it may be directed to your spam or junk folders of your email inbox. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Cuso International is an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations will be provided at any stages of the hiring process upon request. Thank you for your interest in Cuso International.