Short-Term Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Job Reference Number: BEAMARMM STA M&E C4

Job Type: International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets

Schedule: Contract

Job Location: Cotabato; Philippines; Asia

Job Summary

The objective of this role is to support the The Department of Education in the Autonomous Region in Muslim
Mindanao (DepED-ARMM) to effectively monitor and evaluate at district, provincial and regional levels, for
evidence based decision making. The unified monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system will focus on
strengthening existing DepED-ARMM monitoring and evaluation systems rather than developing parallel
solutions.  The position is in the C4 category under AusAID's Advisor Remuneration ​Framework.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the Project Manager for Unified M&E, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will:

• Support the development of the M&E framework ensuring its compatibility with DepED-ARMM; 
• Work closely with the Team Leader to ensure compatibility of M&E systems and to ensure the Program system meets the data needs of the DepED-ARMM; 
• Lead the implementation of M&E processes across the Program ensuring that learning is captured and used to drive activities by instituting regular training and workshops for Program staff, associates and partners; 
• Support the design and facilitate annual evaluability assessments and M&E feedback workshops, and establish baselines. 
• Assist to revise and update the framework as necessary and as part of the annual planning process. 
• Ensure cross-cutting thematic outcomes are monitored through the inclusion of cross-cutting Thematic data such as gender disaggregated data, disability access data, and so forth.

Other Requirements

Key Selection Criteria:

• Degree in social sciences or a relevant field, post-graduate qualifications in M&E highly desired. 
• At least eight years’ experience in designing and implementing M&E frameworks and plans. 
• Skills and experience in collecting, analysing and reporting on a range of qualitative and quantitative data using a variety of methodologies and sources. 
• An in-depth understanding of the capacity constraints and opportunities for reform within GoP systems and processes. 
• Excellent inter-personal skills with a demonstrated ability to work in partnership with diverse teams and stakeholders. 
• The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist must be able to demonstrate the following personal attributes: 
• A clear commitment to delivering quality basic education in ARMM especially for marginalised/disadvantaged groups; 
• Respect for cultural and religious diversity; 
• Excellent leadership qualities; 
• Ability to work effectively with others, particularly in a cross-cultural and fragile environment;
• Adaptability, flexibility and perseverance
• Sound judgment and common sense; 
• Resilience, stress tolerance and the ability to work under considerable pressure; and 
• Ability to innovate and respond to emergency situations.

Employee Benefits

Contact

​ Applications must be received by midnight (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on May 3, 2013. For further information contact Colin Kercz - colin.kercz@cardno.com 

 

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