Plan International, Pakistan Job Description Monitoring Evaluation and Research Coordinator Monitoring Evaluation and Research Manager

Plan Support Office Multan Program The Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating Research, Monitoring and Evaluation activities and processes relating to the EiE project. Make efficient and effective use of suitable methodologies, tools and techniques to support better project planning, monitoring and evaluation. What does the jobholder plan? What are the primary linkages for this post? Role Reporting to Duty Station Staff Category Job Purpose Contributes to the annual Research, Monitoring and Evaluation budgets, the annual reflection and the strategic planning process. In-country Planning, Monitoring and Network/Staff. Project Management Team Country Office Project areas and existing program units Children, their families and communities. Plan Pakistan Partners. Local and central government officials. Local and National agencies and networks. Evaluation

What are the outputs and deliverables? Coordinate in the Design and development of result based monitoring and evaluations strategy and systems for the project that are inline with Plans corporate planning, monitoring and evaluation systems. Facilitate and carry out project related research as required by the project processes and priorities. Prepare research, monitoring and evaluations plans and ensure implementation at field level. If needed, provide input to the development of project communication material such as briefs, stories, press releases etc Review information, collected through the monitoring process and identify need for changes (if any). Coordinate in the capacity building of project staff and partners on participatory monitoring and evaluation. Promote monitoring and evaluation systems, capacity building and sharing experience/learning. Work with and advise the project management team to enhance learning from and between partner program monitoring and evaluations. Assist project team and partners to plan, review, reflect, learn and re-appraise their work. Documentation of lessons learned and best practices relating to the project. Generate quality monitoring and project progress reports as and when desired by the project management. Facilitate recruitment process for consultants and contractual staff. Always bear in mind value for money considerations and opportunities in all decisions and current practices. Always adhere to the Plan Pakistan Human Resource Policies and procedures. Forward sick leave and vacation forms to the supervisor in good time. Document vehicle use as per the Plan Pakistans Operations Manual. Ensure timely follow up of all visit reports (such as audits, control visits). Use computers only in accordance with Plan Pakistans IS&T Guidelines. Understand and commit to Plans Vision and Mission Statement. Enforce or bring into practice gender / equity related policies. Complete additional assignments related to job functions requested and acknowledged by Plan management.

Competencies/Leadership Behaviours Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform Demonstrated skills in program monitoring, evaluation and research. Ability in facilitation, team building and coordination. Demonstrate Practical application of computer based research applications and tools. Demonstrate understanding of the processes and priorities outlined in National Disaster Risk Management Framework, Local Government Ordinance and UNs Convention on Rights of Children. Demonstrate understanding of key Humanitarian Standards [Sphere, HAP, Red Cross Code of Conduct etc] Demonstrate understanding of Rights Based Approaches and Programming. Knowledge and experience of quantitative and qualitative social research methods. Efficient in meeting commitments and deadlines in achieving results. Ability to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan. Ability to apply good judgement in the resolution of work related problems Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation. Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and sustain partnerships and good working relations. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, a variety of team members and external contacts, through good written and spoken communication skills Demonstrated approach to work that is characterised by commitment to social change, motivation and persistence, gender sensitivity, open mindedness, transparency, energy and flexibility. Ability to relate to children, families and communities and build a comfortable rapport effectively. Ability to work in a participatory manner exercising diplomacy and cultural sensitivity. Commitment to Plan values including the rights and needs of children. Ability to articulate the vision of Plan programmes to different audiences.

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Plan International, Pakistan Job Description What does the post holder oversee? The design, development and implementation of the planning, monitoring and evaluation systems for the project. Supervises related staff. Skill Strong strategic and analytical skills. Research, Monitoring and Evaluation skills Effective networking, advocacy and coordinating skills.. Demonstrate competency with a broad range of relevant computer software programs including word-processing, spreadsheet, database and statistical packages) High standard of verbal and written English and Urdu. Strong interpersonal, listening and communicative skills.

Criteria for Success Technical precision and relevance, monitoring, evaluation and research data/knowledge/recommendations. Utilization of monitoring, evaluation and research data, knowledge, recommendations in programme design, review and corrective action. Publication of research/evaluations as an advocacy strategy and support for the knowledge management system. Identifies best practices and inherent knowledge for documentation and publication within Plans programme information system.

Qualifications and Experience Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in Economics, Project Management or Social Sciences. At least 4 to 5 years of experience in managing research, monitoring and evaluation in a development organization. Work experience with community groups, childrens clubs, youth organizations, CBOs, NGOs including experience of facilitation and capacity building.

Changes/Challenges Establish priority and focus amidst multiple demands. Ensure that reviews and evaluations are internalised to programme practices. Work effectively under pressure to meet multiple deadlines. Lack of clarity and ambiguity in scope of work.

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