Plan International recruits a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist – Makati City, Philippines
The Organisation :
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Plan international :
is looking for applications for a four-year project entitled “Strengthening Capacity of Governments to Address Child Labor and/or Forced Labor, and Violations of Acceptable Conditions of Work”. The project outcomes include (1) improved enforcement of the legal framework and/or policies pertaining to child labor and/or forced labor, and violations of acceptable conditions of work; (2) improved assistance services4 for victims of child labor and/or forced labor; and (3) strengthened partnerships to accelerate progress in addressing child labor and/or forced labor, and violations of acceptable conditions of work.
In this regard, PLAN International Philippines invites highly competent, experienced and committed professionals to fill the following position:
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) specialist :
The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will lead all monitoring, evaluation and research activities and strategies for the project. S/he will oversee M&E staff and support based in the Philippines and other areas in the region covered by the project. S/he will coordinate with the project technical experts and oversee the development of annual work plans, routine performance reports, evaluations, research activities, and other grant deliverables. This role will be based in Makati City, Philippines with an estimated 40% travel to project areas.
Key responsibilities are: 1.) lead the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and research methods for project baseline studies, assessments, evaluations, research, and other studies; 2.) articulate anticipated results, indicators, outcomes, activities, and targets, and qualitatively and quantitatively monitor progress toward achievement of same; 3.) develop project-wide mechanisms to measure and document progress on indicators and achievement of targets, as well as lessons learned and good practices through quarterly presentations, data visualization, briefs, etc, 4.) supervise and oversee consultants hired for baseline, mid- and end-term project evaluations, and other MERL activities ,and ensure that their work is of high quality and produced within agreed upon deadlines, and 5.) coordinate data collection with project partners to ensure consistency of report and accuracy and timeliness of data.
Qualifications :
- Passionate and committed to addressing the issues impacting children’s rights ;
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in statistics, public policy, international development, economics, or related field. Master’s degree or Bachelor plus an advanced certificate in M&E, statistics, or economics preferred.
- Has a comprehensive knowledge of project monitoring and evaluation ;
- Has practical knowledge and skill in data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) ;
- Minimum five years of professional experience in a senior M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of international development projects especially in US Government-funded projects ;
- Proven success 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, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans ;
- Fluency in English (written and spoken). Must be able to produce high-quality reports in proficient English in a timely fashion ;
- Applicants must have the right to work in the Philippines without restrictions. Local applicants are preferred.
*Disclaimer: This project is subject to grant/donor approval*
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. Our organisation is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.