JOB ADVERT: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer GFFO

Location: Maroua, EN, CM

Company: Plan International

Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization 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 is 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 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Plan International Cameroon is currently advertising for the position of 01 Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for the GFFO(Multicounty-Program funding “Lake Chad Programme Strategy 2018-2021” to improve the humanitarian protection of girls and boys against violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation) project – Kousseri.
Please note that this is a national position.

Dimensions of Role:

Plan International Cameroon is an international non-governmental, community-based non-governmental, community-based development NGO based in Cameroon since 1996 that works to improve the well-being of children in collaboration with communities. Child sponsorship is the foundation of the organization.
As part of its emergency interventions for the benefit of Nigerian refugees and Internally Displaced Persons in the Far North, Plan International Cameroon is launching the recruitment of a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to implement and monitor the activities of Monitoring and evaluation of a project in the field of Gender-based Violence (SGBV).

Main Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will:

Contribute to the design and implementation of a project monitoring and evaluation system in collaboration with the Project Coordinator, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will develop planning and monitoring-evaluation tools, workbook and other related documents
Update the performance and impact indicators of the project based on the results of the baseline analysis and the project's monitoring and evaluation plan and develop tools to assist in the decision-making of indicators;
Ensure that the performance and impact indicators on the implementation of activities are well understood recorded and by the field team;
Collect and centralize field information related to the implementation of project activities;
Assist in the preparation of the project's quarterly / semi-annual / annual work plan in accordance with the procedures laid down;
Contribute to the development of a detailed action plan for the project;
Prepare a monthly record of project impact and performance indicators for the area for which it is responsible;
Strengthen the use of monitoring and evaluation tools by partners;
Assist the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator in producing the semi-annual technical report, assist in the drafting of the monthly project report and any other relevant report of these assignments;
Provide support for the definition of the means to be implemented for the monitoring and evaluation of the project;
Participate in facilitating the capitalization of lessons learned, good practices, significant changes and the sharing of experiences between the parties involved in the project;
Ensure that the project indicators are met and allow decisions to be taken on the progress and development of the project;
Contribute to the updating of indicators of results and impacts based on possible difficulties encountered on the ground;
Perform regular visit   on the field assist area supervisors in recording field activity data;
Contribute to project reviews and evaluations;
Contribute to the preparation of the baseline TORs and project evaluations;
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Position requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, statistics, economics or any other related field;
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in planning, participatory monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects;
• Strong experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative investigations;
• Have practical and relevant experience in responding to Emergencies;
• Good editorial skills (current drafting skills);
• Good oral communication skills (ability to present / support clearly and efficiently a file before a meeting ...,);
• Have a good knowledge and understanding of humanitarian principles and international standards for the protection of children
• Other knowledge and skills: knowledge of Plan policies and procedures, Sphere standards, Core Humanitarian Standard, Red Cross Code of Conduct and NGOs,
• Know how to use the computer tool and master current software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Good editorial skills;
• Knowledge of the area of ​​assignment would be an asset.
• Support the evaluation of Plan child protection activities and draft recommendations for improved program design.

Key Internal Contacts

M & E coordinator, CPIE    and    GBV    coordinator, CPIE officer,   psychologist, Project Manager, Emergency Response Manager, Child protection in emergency specialist in the country or in WARO, other members of the Emergency Response team, CPIE  and GBV  Specialists   in  Maroua  PU

Key External Contacts

Other agencies and groups responding to the emergency, in particular those working in the emergency child protection sector.

Reporting lines

Reports to the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator  and the project Manager.

Physical Environment and Demands:

• Work both at the office and in the field
• Frequent field visits: The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will spend at least 60% of his time on the field in the context of the implementation of M&E activities
• Periods of intense work at all times of day and night.
• Working in multiple locations and on the move.

Next step

To apply for this job, kindly click on “Apply “. Your application should include:

• A Covering letter
• A Comprehensive CV including details of three referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent supervisor

Location: Kousseri

Closing date: 18/11/2018

NB: The shortlisting and the interview will be done progressively as the applications are received.

Plan International Cameroon operates in an equal opportunity environment and actively encourages diversity. Only applications received in French or English will be treated and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Plan international has a safeguarding children and young Policies and gender equality policies that are integral part of the recruitment process.