KEY
PRIORITIES
Monitoring,
Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
Ensure
appropriate systems, indicators and tools are in place to enable all programmes
meet national strategy and donor requirements, for results monitoring, outcome
and impact measurement
Work
closely with the Program
mes Management Unit to ensure all programmes are
delivered in line with the standards of Restless Development Programme Quality
Compendium.
Build
capacity and ensure understanding of staff and volunteers in correctly
implementing MEL systems and utilise MEL data to inform programme
implementation and development.
Provide
accurate and timely data to facilitate effective oversight and organisational
decision making for the Programmes Management Unit and the Management Team
Manage
independent and external evaluations – such as baseline, mid-line and end-line
evaluations and surveys – including design, budgeting, data collection and
analysis and report writing.
Support
fundraising for our research and evaluation agenda through report and proposal
writing, logistical framework and concept development, research, and partner
meetings.
Support
the Programmes Unit to appropriately format and disseminate programmes result
and impact to programme stakeholders (including beneficiaries) at national, and
district levels.
Support
the Fundraising Unit to appropriately report our results and impact to donors.
studies as and when required.
networks, and best-practice approaches to innovate the way in which programme
effectiveness is measured.
MEL unit plan in line with the organisational strategy and business plan
management and support to your direct reports ensuring they drive performance
and results and work as a high performing members of the MEL Team
through the development and regular review of operational plans, implementation
calendars and annual budgets.
role model Restless Development’s mission and values and ensure that staff
adhere to our Values, Code of Conduct, and organisational policies and procedures.
performance
management unit, lead the programmes component of strategic planning and annual
reviews
Team to plan and implement evaluations of non-programme issues and systems
(e.g. cost effectiveness, volunteer safety).
sharing and learning across the organisation – both within Tanzania and with
other Restless Development offices.
Development’s Values, Policies, as a member of the management team
required to work on weekends and/or public holidays, for which time off in lieu
will be granted
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for people
with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the
personal qualities consistent with our Values.
Values
Behaviours
What we
expect of the MEL Manager
HEART
We are who we serve.
We are brave.
Values-led
Embeds a values-led
culture within their team; both recognising and rewarding behaviour which
upholds the Restless Values and professionally challenging behaviours which do
not.
Innovation
Fosters a climate of
innovation and continual improvement across their team. practice when adapting
plans; acting positively and quickly to assess and resolve issues.
HEAD
We are 100%
professional. We prove that young people can
Delivers Quality
money within their
team. Ensures team capacity to deliver quality against strategic priorities,
and guides their team to develop solutions for anticipated problems.
Decision-Making
Takes full
accountability for managing a budget and/or programme and/or incidents.
Considers the organisational vision, Restless Values, external influences, and
long term impact when making decisions. Supports more junior staff with
difficult decisions.
VOICE
We generate leaders.
led development.
Leadership
Plays a key role in
strategy development. May manage a small team, taking accountability for team performance
and creating a compelling leadership vision for their team. Inspires and
supports others to take on a leadership role.
People Development
Drives their own
personal development, committing to new challenges which build capacity for the
organisation. Supports team members to fulfil their potential through effective
performance management, mentoring and other opportunities for growth.
HANDS
We are in it
together. We listen and learn.
Effective
Communication
Builds consensus and
commitment amongst staff and national partners, using effective communication
to navigate difficult topics. Coaches others to communicate effectively.
Collaboration
Utilises their
internal and external relationships to enable others to expand their network;
creating opportunities for others to broaden their awareness of other parts of
the organisation and/or current issues. Cultivates national partnerships.
SKILLS AND
EXPERIENCE
Essential
level degree in
relevant field of study, or equivalent work experience.
s mission and values.
Experience in
programme design and monitoring and evaluation, including design of systems and
tools.
Experienced in
creating and implementing a vision for the strategic contribution of MEL across
an entire organisation.
site context.
Excellent data
analysis and report writing skills.
Highly developed
interpersonal skills and ability to be a team player at management level
Ability to drive
agency performance and Values as a member of the management team
Written and spoken
fluency in English and Swahili.
Excellent IT skills,
ideally with experience of using Stata, Nvivo and other packages
Apply through our
website by 5pm Thursday 16th June 2016 http://restlessdevelopment.org/tanzania-mel-manager
