Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Democratic Republic of Congo, P-3

The Position:

Under the general supervision of the Representative and the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor RH/Maternal Health, the M&E Specialist is responsible for developing and guiding the overall M&E plan, Quality Assurance Plan and related activities. He provides timely and relevant information to programme managers and other stakeholders for result-oriented programme formulation and implementation. He provides technical support to the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities of Implementing Partners and provides assistance in M&E capacity building activities.

The M&E Specialist will work within an integrated, coordinated, and systems strengthening context to perform the following Monitoring and Evaluation tasks.

• Programme Planning and Implementation Including Project Results Framework and Work Plans Development 
• Capacity Development and Technical Assistance
• Evidence and Knowledge Development and Dissemination
• Quality Assurance
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Qualifications and Experience:

Education:  

• Advanced University degree in gender (Master or higher) in Demography, Public Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Development Studies, Economics, Medical Sciences or other related fields.

Knowledge and Experience Required:  

• Demonstrable minimum of 5 years post-graduate working experience in programme management and monitoring and evaluation at national level.
• Experience working with government institutions and donor organizations.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with issues on population, reproductive health, gender and youth. Have the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and human relation skills.
• Proficiency in current office software applications is mandatory.
• Strong capability to communicate clearly and concisely in French, both oral and written.

Languages: 

• Fluency in French, working knowledge of English is required.