About EDC
EDC is a global nonprofit organization that designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. Working with public sector and private partners, we harness the power of people and systems to improve education, health promotion and care, workforce preparation, communications technologies, and civic engagement. Founded in 1958, EDC’s headquarters are located in Newton MA, USA. We also have offices in New York City and
Washington, DC, USA. EDC implements projects in over 35 countries.
Job Description:
EDC is recruiting for an upcoming education program to provide basic education, social and leadership development, and improved livelihoods to out of school youth, ages 13 – 35.
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Under the supervision of the Learning Resource Center (LRC) Team Leader and the Monrovia Senior Research and Dissemination Specialist the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer is responsible for providing and managing effective monitoring and evaluation of the project within the county.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Assist the LRC team leader to ensure overall goals and objectives of the project are met
• Ensure that M&E objectives and project indicators are clear to LRC and MOE staff in the county Institute regular and accurate reporting to the LRC staff and to the M&E staff in Monrovia
• Maintain liaison with MOE county and district staff regarding all M&E activities.
• Promote collaboration on M&E events and issues with partner organizations and stakeholders
• Assist the LRC Team to prepare the LRC Implementation Plan and calendar especially as it relates to M&E events.
• Prepare M&E reports as required and as part of the LRC report.
• Adhere to project reporting procedures and schedules to ensure data is available for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Conduct tasks related to the baseline, midterm and endline assessments
• Assist in the conducting of Early Grade Reading and Math Assessments, as needed
• Assist and assess student participation and achievement in classes
• Assess effectiveness of teacher training programs
• Assist in capacity building and training MOE counterparts at the county, district and school level on use of data collection tools and procedures.
• Coordinate the distribution of M&E forms and the collection of data for all indicators from all CESLY participants in the county.
• Carry out a plan for data input adhering to established schedules
• Enter data into MS Excel spreadsheets or MS Access databases as required
• Analyze data and prepare reports, as required, for submission to Assistant Manager for M&E Assist in planning for distribution of materials and supplies to selected schools in the county
• Alert the Team Leader and M&E staff as early as possible when indicators are in danger of not being achieved
• Ensure that data is collected on all work readiness and service learning activities
• Conduct these and other tasks as required in support of project goals
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree Minimum 3 years experience in monitoring and evaluation of education programs.
• Experience with USAID or other donor-funded projects
• Experience in development of assessment tools.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to plan and organize work
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure
• Proactive and creative, get the job done spirit
• Culturally astute, respectful and tolerant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Good report writing skills
• Budgeting skills
• Experience working with computers, especially MS Word and MS Excel
• Ability to work hands-on, independently, and within team in difficult work environment
• Willingness to frequently travel to Liberian counties covered by the project
Reporting and Organizational Relationships:
• This position is located in the Learning Resource Center in Sanniquellie, Nimba County and reports to the Team Leader on operational issues and with the M&E team in Monrovia on technical issues.
• This position will maintain close communication relationships with the technical team as well as operational staff as relevant.
VACANCY CLOSING DATE: 8TH FEBRUARY 2012
Application Details:
Applications for this position should be sent via electronic mail to Tetee Smith at teteesmith@edc.org
Applications should include a cover letter of no more than 1 page stating why they wish to apply for the job and why they possess the necessary skills, experience and qualifications.
Applicants should include a CV of no more than 4 pages with the contact information of three references as well as contact information for all supervisors for the past five years.
Applicants may be tested on their communication and writing skills and other skills as required for the position.
EDC is committed to diversity in the workplace.
EDC offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.
