Edukans
VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF FIELD OFFICERS
JOB TITLE: Programme Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer
OPEN DAY: 20 Sep 2024
CLOSING DAY 27 Sep 2024 (17.00 hrs)
DURATION: One year contract (Renewable based on performance and funding)
LOCATION: Machinga
BACKGROUND
Edukans is an international NGO specialized in education and training for underprivileged young people. Edukans believes that building a future starts with education as the basis and that good education is the key to a country’s sustainable development and hence its most durable investment. Since 2021, Edukans is implementing a strategic agenda (2021-2025) that covers basic education and vocational skills programmes.
Edukans is partnering with Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO), One Billion (OB), and Imagine Worldwide (IW) to implement the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) program. Edukans will implement this program in Zomba, Mangochi and Machinga, and is inviting applications from suitable candidates to fill the above position:
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to Program Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day micro leadership and management of project implementation in line with the BEFIT design, Edukans policies, and the donor requirements in the designated program impact area. The incumbent will monitor and evaluate project activities in partnership with decentralized government structures at district, zonal, cluster and community levels.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To supervise regular data collection through Field Officers and project leaders and ensure quality of the data by random verifications and validations.
- To record, manage and preserve monitoring and evaluation data in a safe and accessible way
- To analyse and discuss findings based on regular data monitoring.
- Provide technical support on M&E and evidence-based recommendations to the relevant Field Officers and Programme Manager
- Ensure that the implementation of all field activities adheres to the BEFIT and Edukans monitoring and evaluation systems
- Work closely with the Field Officers and Programme Manager in the project planning.
- Support Edukans in developing regular reports.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Monitoring and Evalution, Social Sciences, Statistics or related Technical filed from an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Minimum of two years of work experience in monitoring and Evaluation.
- Work experience in an International NGO setting is a plus.
- Must have Information Technology knowledge.
OTHER ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES
- Demonstrable ability in community mobilization, facilitation, and sensitization.
- Must have a valid motorbike license.
- Ability and flexibility to work in a team.
- High level of Integrity and transparency.
- Inclusion & respect for diversity.
- Delivering results.
- Managing and sharing knowledge.
- Strategic thinking.
- Empowering others and building trust
REMUNERATION
For this position, Edukans offers an attractive remuneration that includes salary, pension, medical scheme, and transport contribution (between office and work). However, the successful candidate should be ready for regular performance tracking and appraisal.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Those interested should submit application letters (not more than 1 page), Curriculum Vitae (Not more than 2 pages with 3 traceable referees), and copies of relevant certificates and motor bike driving licence to: The Finance and Administration Manager, Edukans Malawi, P/Bag 335, Lilongwe. The application should be sent via email only using the following address: malawioffice@edukans.org.
EDUKANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. QUALIFIED WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.