List of main tasks :

• Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) ;
• Under the responsibility of the WASH program manager (PM), participate in the logistics and administrative organisation, planning and preparation of M&E missions ;
• Contribute to the creation of monitoring tools and to the preparation of database frames ;
• Support the PM in centralizing and organizing data collection for activities and outputs as defined in the M&E plan ;
• Perform rapid or thorough field monitoring missions using MI tools (in particular) ;
• Contribute to data collection at field level (overseeing surveys etc.) and make sure that all available aspects are covered ;
• Ensure that all data is entered on time and check their consistency and quality. Contribute to maintain the database following a standard format allowing aggregation of data to produce routine or periodic monitoring reports ;
• Identify potential negative impacts of the activities ;
• Monitor that crosscutting aspects like gender and “do no harm” are taken into account in the activities ;
• Formulate preliminary recommendations on how to improve the activities ;
• Monitor humanitarian situation ;
• With the support of the PM and DPM, prepare and implement trainings on monitoring tools to field officers ;
• Assist in external M&E mission ;
• Ensure that contractual soft & hard data about programmes is easily available upon request ;
• Apply the security procedures in the context of monitoring & evaluation missions.

Reporting / communication :

• Draft M&E reports and provide project updates and recommendations as necessary ;
• Participate in seminars and training workshops which may be useful to the accomplishment of monitoring & evaluation activities and the attainment of the project’s objectives and in restitution workshops ;
• Keep monitoring tools and files archived and secured ;
• Update regularly the monitoring & evaluation tools & methodology considering the donor’s indicators, gender, disable persons, protection & « Do No Harm » approaches ;
• Make regular reports to the PM on the evolution of activities and specific tasks confided to him/her, problems encountered, and the quality of relations with beneficiaries ;
• Bring to light any difficulty linked to his or her activities, to the programs of Mentor or security concerns ;
• Collaborate with the administrative and the local authorities.

HR Management :

• Take part in recruitment of the monitoring team (enumerators / DW) when needed ;
• Train and build the capacity of the team (enumerators /DW) ;
• Supervise the monitoring team (enumerators / DW) Personal abilities ;
• Proven experience in working in complex and volatile environments ;
• Previous experience with a INGO on similar programs ;
• Strong ability to respect confidentiality and neutrality principles ;
• Strong knowledge of Humanitarian principles ;
• Leadership and communication skills.

Technical competences :

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, and any related field Advanced certificate in M&E or statistics is preferred ;
• Proven knowledge of wash in health international and local norms and standards ;
• Proven knowledge in Hygiene promotion programs ;
• Knowledge of the project cycle and of wash activities monitoring tools ;
• Knowledge of Surveys software’s (KOBO) ;
• Minimum of 01-year professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of humanitarian projects ;
• Knowledge of major evaluation methodologies and data collection and analysis methodologies ;
• •Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages ;
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans.

Applicant files :

Please submit your application (CV, cover letter, references) via email:  recruitment.mentor.initiative@gmail.com with the subject “Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Supervisor”

Important : the position you want to apply for has to be specified in the subject of your e-mail, otherwise the application will not be considered as valid.

The Mentor Initiative reserves the right to select a candidate and finalize the recruitment before the final date.

ONLY the selected candidate will be contacted.

Org chart position (reporting and functional relationships) :

• Line manager: HEALTH & WASH PM ;
• Line report(s) on base ;
• Functional manager ;
• Functional report(s).