Job description
EQWIP HUBS is a consortium
partnership implemented by two international youth development organizations
Canada World Youth/Jeunesse Canada Monde (CWY) and Youth Challenge
International (YCI). The cons
ortium includes TakingITGlobal (TIG), Education
Development Center (EDC) and UN-HABITAT.
Initiative Description:
The project is currently
receiving applications for a Monitoring and Evaluation Lead for EQWIP HUBS:
Powering Youth Innovation for Sustainable Livelihoods, which will be
implemented across six countries. The ultimate goal is to improve the economic
and social well-being of poor and marginalized communities in developing
countries.
Position Description:
The Monitoring and Evaluation
Lead will be responsible for the overall management of monitoring and evaluation
activities, including PMF design, support for data collection, data analysis
and knowledge sharing strategies. S/he will ensure that project outcomes are
being achieved and that appropriate data is being collected and collated. S/he
will be responsible for determining and disseminating lessons learned and
good/best practices in collaboration with partner agencies. S/he will establish
and maintain positive, collaborative and productive relationships with EQWIP
staff and implementing partners.
EQWIP is building a team of
energetic, skilled and passionate individuals who are motivated by the prospect
of exploring new and creative approaches to solving complex global challenges.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide overall management for the design and
implementation of the EQWIP Hubs M&E system, working closely with
other EQWIP Hubs staff, consultants, youth and partners - Support technical work such as reviewing indicators,
data quality, reporting methods, designing reporting tools and advising
M&E technical assistance - Provide progress updates to the Chief of Party, donors
and key stakeholders - Serve as the primary point person for all monitoring and
evaluation related work - Develop and refine various EQWIP Hubs data collection
instruments ,both quantitative and qualitative, with an emphasis on
participatory tools - Maintain a results database to aggregate and analyze
data - Develop and maintain a system for knowledge management
- Develop results and performance reports, in addition to
other briefings, summaries, papers and presentations for various audiences
as needed - Train EQWIP HUBS partners and staff on the efficient use
of the monitoring systems, provide ongoing coaching/support through
regular project site monitoring visits - Ensure quality control, problem solving and implement
adaptations as needed - Document good/best practices, lessons learned and trends
- Research and collect content and stories about the
project’s achievements
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of five years professional experience in M&E
with responsibility for designing and implementing M&E systems - Experience building organizational capacity in
monitoring and evaluation and/or training individuals in monitoring and
evaluation - Passion and enthusiasm for utilizing measurement to
improve programming - Ability to manage competing priorities, work with
deadlines and attend to projects and work processes - Energetic and collaborative spirit, with the ability to
work independently and take initiative, and a willingness to develop new
skills on the job - Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to
detail - Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and work
effectively - Experience working in collaborative, cross sector
environments to facilitate conversations or solve problems among
individuals with diverse perspectives - Proven ability to design and implement participatory
monitoring and evaluation tools - Familiarity with youth focused indicators and outcomes
- Experience designing and managing beneficiary monitoring
and database systems - Experience in planning and performance measurement,
including indicator selection, target setting and reporting - Knowledge of a variety of evaluation methodologies
(e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and impact) and data
collection and analysis methodologies - Proven ability to manage and provide ongoing training
and support to M&E field officers - International experience preferably with a focus on
youth - Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Availability to travel
- English fluency required, French/Spanish language skills
are highly desirable
How to apply
Deadline to apply: Friday, February 27 at 5pm EST.
Applications will be considered upon submission. Please submit your cover
letter and CV as a one document Word or PDF e-mail attachment to recruitment@yci.org
with M&E Lead EQWIP in the subject line. No phone calls about the position
can be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.
