General Function:
Internews Network is seeking a M&E Specialist candidate for a
potential USAID funded program in Cambodia to build on local efforts by
technology-oriented civil society organizations using new technology and
social media for development by formalizing a technology / social
innovation lab. The M&E Specialist will focus on all aspects of
monitoring and evaluating this program, and will coordinate with other
possible partners implementing the anticipated impact analysis. This is expected to be a local-hire position.
The goals of this program are to, through investment in social innovation processes,
- Empower civil society and citizens with equal access to information and communications,
- Increase access to and diversity of educational opportunities, and incubate and design technology-based solutions for CSOs
- Train CSOs how to use media technology for development purposes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain and operate database, including data entry and data interface with partners
- Maintain data collection and tracking systems
- Support data gathering and processing throughout the project, by Internews and subgrantees
- Maintain contacts with partners to ensure timely and regular flow of information and data
- Process all submissions of data from varied research efforts and reporting partners
- Support compilation of compliance reports while ensuring others meet their reporting obligations and timeline
- Support trainings to ensure project-wide participation in all M&E effort and highly effective application of processes
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent
- At least 3 years working on substantive aspects of multi-pronged, multi-partnered M&E programme
- Ability to track varied flows of work while meeting deadlines and ensuring others meet deadline
- Experience in conducting baseline, surveys, longitudinal studies, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Knowledge and skill in working with databases, and processing and analyzing data from multiple sources
- Prior exposure to methods of impact evaluation is preferred but not required.
- Competence in Excel
- Ability to write analytical reports, clearly presenting both data and review
- Ability to train others in specific skills and support skill development
- Familiarity with varied research methods, both quantitative and qualitative
- Ability to work as part of a cohesive team, bring forward creative solutions to problems and maintaining an commitment to excellence and camaraderie
- Outstanding written and spoken English
- Strong knowledge of new media preferred;
- USAID or USG experience is strongly preferred;
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