JOB
ANNOUCEMENT
ANNOUCEMENT
ARC
is looking for efficient and qualified person to fill up the following position
in our organization
is looking for efficient and qualified person to fill up the following position
in our organization
POSITION
TITLE:
Program Quality Advisor
TITLE:
Program Quality Advisor
COUNTRY
PROGRAM
Rwanda
PROGRAM
Rwanda
LOCATION:
Kigali,
with up to 50% travel to all field sites
Kigali,
with up to 50% travel to all field sites
RESPONSIBLE
TO: Senior
Program Coordinator
TO: Senior
Program Coordinator
STATUS: Full Time
SUPERVISORY
CAPACITY:
Technical support to Technical Advisors and Sector Coordinators
CAPACITY:
Technical support to Technical Advisors and Sector Coordinators
DATE:
February
2017
February
2017
COUNTRY
PROGRAM MISSION:
PROGRAM MISSION:
The
overall goal of ARC’s program in Rwanda is to improve the well-being and
self-reliance of the displaced refugee population from eastern DRC and Burundi
by ensuring the provision of basic services (adequate health care &
nutrition, shelter, water, sanitation & hygiene, HIV/AIDS prevention &
treatment), improving food security and enabling economic recovery in six
refugee camps located in Rwanda.
overall goal of ARC’s program in Rwanda is to improve the well-being and
self-reliance of the displaced refugee population from eastern DRC and Burundi
by ensuring the provision of basic services (adequate health care &
nutrition, shelter, water, sanitation & hygiene, HIV/AIDS prevention &
treatment), improving food security and enabling economic recovery in six
refugee camps located in Rwanda.
PRIMARY
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Based
in Kigali, the Program Quality Advisor will be a seasoned expert with key role
of supporting ARC Rwanda in program design, development, and implementation of
required M&E frameworks and systems, designing and executing assessments
and evaluation studies, complex data analysis, staff skills building,
accountability and documentation for program learning.
in Kigali, the Program Quality Advisor will be a seasoned expert with key role
of supporting ARC Rwanda in program design, development, and implementation of
required M&E frameworks and systems, designing and executing assessments
and evaluation studies, complex data analysis, staff skills building,
accountability and documentation for program learning.
Under
the supervision of the Senior Program Coordinator, s/he will coordinate with
Technical Advisors and effective program cycle management and delivery, and
play key role in new program development.
the supervision of the Senior Program Coordinator, s/he will coordinate with
Technical Advisors and effective program cycle management and delivery, and
play key role in new program development.
PRIMARY
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
M&E Implementation and Reporting
- Lead
the development, strengthening and functioning of ARC Rwanda M&E
frameworks and systems, and supporting tools or templates. - Support
the management team in developing and implementation of a Country Program
Monitoring Dashboard that will integrate critical indicators of program
results and budget spending rates.
- Coordinate
data collection activities such as rapid assessments, market studies,
baseline surveys, evaluations, special studies, and other research
activities. - Support
timely and effective implementation of project work plans and
deliverables. - Lead a
team effort to identify and design innovative practices to improve
organizational efficiency and effectiveness in M&E and general project
management. - Organize,
in collaboration with the SPC, quarterly progress monitoring review
meetings with the program team and support teams, and design related
actions and solutions needed.
- Support
Senior Program Coordinator in producing quality reports for both internal
and external audiences.
- Coordinate
with ARC HQ M&E as required, including implementing any
recommendations issued by the Country management team. - Represent
ARC in internal and external forums on M&E related issues when
required.
Programs’
Development and Quality Assurance
Development and Quality Assurance
- Provide
input in new program development, including drafting required logic or
change models, M&E plans and systems. - Support
the SPC in day to day program related implementation and progress
tracking. - Support
Technical Advisors in program design and evaluation by preparing and
presenting data, as well as supporting in analysis.
- Identify
evidence based programming from data gathered from internal ARC programs
as well as through continuous research of existing work at other ARC
programs, and other like-minded organizations and institutions. - Conduct
frequent routine and spot-check audits of ARC program field sites to
ensure proper M&E techniques and implementation.
Capacity
Building & Organisational Learning
Building & Organisational Learning
- Supervised
by the SPC, coordinate with Technical Advisor Team in project design,
monitoring, and evaluation, including development of proposals, M&E
plans, logical frameworks, etc. - Conduct
working sessions with program teams prior to proposal development to
ensure existing data contributes to and informs strategic development of
future programs. - Support
all staff in clarifying and understanding indicators being used to measure
project progress, including performance data collection tools, and
indicator measurements. - Participate
and contribute to management decision-making processes by communicating
program information acquired from the M&E and evaluation activities. - Strengthen
M&E capacities of all program staff at central and field level on a
continuous basis through on job training and mentoring. - Participate
in M&E-related regional conferences and workshops when possible and
stay up to date of best practices and new knowledge created in the field
of development evaluation. - Any
other tasks requested by supervisor and/or Country Director.
EDUCATION,
TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- A
minimum of Master’s Degree in project planning and management,
information systems , monitoring and evaluation or in a closely related
field - Minimum
four (4) years’ direct experience in humanitarian or development programs’
design, monitoring, evaluation and learning - Conversant
and able to design, develop and guide implement project strategic/results
frameworks, Change or Logic models - Experience
leading, coordinating and supporting multi-sectoral (especially Shelter,
WASH, Health, Livelihoods) senior staff - Demonstrated
knowledge and experience managing and analyzing data using Excel, SPSS,
STATA, Epi-info and Microsoft Access - Knowledge/experience
in designing, leading and developing high quality reports from
quantitative/qualitative studies, surveys or assessments - Familiarity
with program design and proposal development for key donors such as US
government, DFID, UN, private, and multi-lateral funders - Ability
to prioritize, multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic and highly
demanding work environment - Experience
working in protracted refugee situation and/or previous experience in
Rwanda a plus
KEY
BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:
BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:
- Strong
leadership and management skills including strategy formation, process
improvement, and team building - Commitment
to personally champion ARC’s program vision and mission and inspire others
to do the same. - Ability
to analyze quantitative and qualitative data in a meaningful manner - Ability
to build staff capacity on M&E across multiple sectors - Excellent
written and verbal communication, including effective presentation and
facilitation skills - Excellent
strategic thinking, process management and problem solving skills - Collaborative,
result-oriented management style - Initiative,
resourcefulness and innovation - Experience
in managing multi-cultural and multi-level (numerous offices) programs - Willingness
to travel to the field up to 50%
To
apply for this position:
Submission of applications – to include Cover letter and updated CV (maximum
three pages) – shall be either hand delivered to
apply for this position:
Submission of applications – to include Cover letter and updated CV (maximum
three pages) – shall be either hand delivered to
ARC
Rwanda
Rwanda
KG
622 St 19
622 St 19
Kimihurura,
Kigali
Kigali
OR
Submitted
via email to RWJobs@arcrelief.org
with Vacancy Announcement- Program
Quality Advisor in
the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is Friday 17th February, 2017 at
17:00hrs
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
via email to RWJobs@arcrelief.org
with Vacancy Announcement- Program
Quality Advisor in
the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is Friday 17th February, 2017 at
17:00hrs
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
American
Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without
regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected
veteran status. American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable
laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without
regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected
veteran status. American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable
laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.