Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) is a non-governmental, policy think tank which produces knowledge to enhance the capacity of government and private sector in making informed policy decisions and to engage civil society on issues of public interest. SDPI is looking for a Research Associate.
Applications may be submitted online at Brightspyre www.brightspyre.com or SDPI website www.sdpi.org. Closing date is 12th February 2016, however, applications will be screened on daily basis and position may close before deadline. Qualified and interested individuals should apply immediately.
SDPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, members from minority groups and people with disability having required skills, experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply.
1.0 JOB DESCRIPTION MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST (Original ToRs for this position may vary)
Position Monitoring and Evaluation
Specialist
Department
Research
Reports to Executive Director or
his/her nominee
Reportees /Supervision and
Coordination
- Survey Coordinator
- M&E Coordinator
2.0 POSITION OBJECTIVES
This position will work in close collaboration of SDPI’s Research team. S/he will be not only responsible for carrying out external monitoring and evaluation assignments, but organizational performance M&E too. S/he will also be responsible for conducting impact assessments studies and process review studies. S/he will be responsible for networking and regular liaison with other research institutes, INGOs, UN Agencies and public sector organizations.
Fund raising through strengthening M & E department will also be part of his/her role. S/he will also ensure maintenance of a survey finding database.
3.0 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND TASKS
3.1 Core Responsibilities & Duties
1. Develop comprehensive and effective collaborations with NGOs, UN Agencies and public and private sectors.
2. Develop and implement various standard monitoring protocols (including questionnaires and survey designs) for different programmes, research studies, and third party assignments.
3. Develop proposals for conducting base line studies, process review, monitoring and evaluation studies and impact assessment studies for various donor/partner organizations.
4. Manage field based data collection
5. Supervise data management and analysis in the required software
6. Provide Consultation and provide input in synthesizing a process for utilizing baseline information in documentation
7. Ensure all project reports are produced on time with high quality
8. Ensure representation of SDPI at all appropriate forums
9. Assist ED in evaluation of different donor’s projects/programmes
10. Design M&E trainings for in-house Trainings through CCB
11. The incumbent is expected to raise US$ 10000 per annum from M&E assignments
4.0 JOB SPECIFICATION (MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS)
Education
Masters in statistics, with advanced training in Monitoring and evaluation.
Or
Master is Social Sciences with advanced training of organizational performance assessment
Total Work Experience (In Yrs)
10 year’s post qualification
Proven track record of fund raising
Sector Experience (In Yrs)
3 years Proven Track record of M&E assignments
Skills
- Computer Literate
- Well developed
- Interpersonal and
Communication Skills
- Data analysis
- Report writing
- Fund raising
- Knowledge of statistical analysis software
- Management skills
- Willing to go to field for supervision of data collection
5.0 DECISION - MAKING & AUTHORITY
5.1. This is a senior level position and involves significant decision making
6.0 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Proposal writing skills for M&E projects
Fund raising
Knowledge of quality assurance techniques
Creativity and initiative taking
Ability to work independently
Capacity to guide and train survey team for
M&E assignments
Excellent M & E report writing skill