Danish Deming Group Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job in Garowe, Puntland

Job Description Danish Demining Group Puntland
Vacancy: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Garowe – Puntland
 Background: Danish Deming Group (DDG) is a department under Danish Refugee Council (DRC). Danish Demining Group’s (DDG) mandate is to recreate a safe environment where people are free from the threat of landmines, explosive remnants of war and small arms and light weapons. DDG has operated in Somaliland since 1999 and in South Central Somalia since 2007 clearing mines and other explosive remnants of war. The organisation now implements an armed violence reduction (AVR) programme which includes the following types of activities: participatory community and district-level safety projects, community driven development, conflict prevention and management, community-police relationship building, mine risk education, explosive ordnance disposal, firearms safety education, physical security and stockpile management of firearms, and support to the review of policy and legislation on small arms and light weapons.
 

Purpose: The DDG monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in Garowe is responsible for all M&E functions in Puntland with sub-offices in Golgobob and Qardo with the main Office in Garowe. 

This is a temporary position to cover for a staff who is out for maternity leave. The successful candidate is expected to report from the 4th Jan 2015 and working until 10th April 2015.
Position’s Overall Objectives: The M&E Officer is responsible for the implementation of all M&E activities in DDG Puntland.
 To achieve the overall and specific position’s objectives the M&E Officer will undertake the following responsibilities.In accordance with the Deputy AVR Manager and M&E Advisor conduct or supervise hired enumerators in: Participatory Needs Assessments, Baseline Studies, KIIs, FGDs and Impact Assessments for all relevant DDG activities.Quality assurance and entry of data collected in the field e.g. Baseline Survey Data, Impact Assessment data and data collected from the field etc.Assisting with the analysis of the data gathered in the fieldSupport the M&E Advisor with write up of Baseline and Impact Monitoring ReportsTrain Programme Staff in the monitoring forms filled out either by DDG staff, Community Safety Committees or Community volunteers.In collaboration with the M&E Advisor and M&E colleague in Puntland train local enumerators in how to fill HH questionnairesCompile monthly monitoring data on all DDG Puntland activities into the M&E database.Monitor operations in the field and record appropriate success stories.Any other tasks requested by the Deputy AVR Manager and M&E AdvirsorRequirements and Qualifications:Female candidate are highly encourage to applyKnowledge of Puntland Communities and willingness to work anywhere in PuntlandProven communication, interpersonal and facilitation skillsUniversity degree in social science or tertiary education in a relevant field will be a recommendationA minimum of 2 years specific M&E related work experience in the field including data managementProficiency in basic statistical techniques including SPSS, data analysis and data interpretationMotivation, enthusiasm and willingness to learn new thingsAbility to remain neutral when working with communitiesProven experience in working with groups of people as well as individualsGood in English and Somali (speaking, reading and writing)Experience in working with local institutions i.e. traditional authorities, police etc.Good people’s skills, willing to work with a mentor staff with basic or nonexistence M&E skillsIt is essential that the candidate can start induction training in Garowe from 04.01.15. If this is not possible the candidate will not be considered, so please state this in your application.Terms of Employment: The duration of employment is temporary from 04.01.15 – 10.04.15 and after completion of the period further employment cannot be extended.How to Apply Interested candidates should send a motivated application and CV by email: (jobs@ddgsom.org ). The deadline for applications is 4:00 pm, 22nd Dec 2014. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.Posted by: Jobwebkenya Company: Danish Deming Group State: NairobiLocation: AnywhereJob type: Full-TimeSalary: Job category: NGO Jobs in KenyaTags: No TagsJob expires in: Endless