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Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (MEO)

Vacancy Announcement

Position: Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (1 open position)

The Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be based in Mae Sot, Tak province, with trips to Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Closing date: 05^th December, 2017

HI reserves the right to not accept applications submitted after the deadline.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for testing and an interview.

Also, HI reserves the right to contact any shortlisted candidates before closing date.

Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.

Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

HI is currently implementing projects in more than 50 countries worldwide, including Thailand, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

The Growing together project is nested within the HI Thailand Myanmar Programme in order to maximize the synergy in between several HI activities.  Other projects are currently rolled out alongside Thailand-Myanmar border and run by the “neighbouring HI Programme” managed by the Country Manager in Thailand:  Rehabilitation project implemented, Disability social inclusion with Livelihood opportunities, Landmines/ERW risk education. All projects are managed by the designated team leaders or managers whom are coached by the Country Manager and Operational Coordinator.

Growing Together is coordinated by the Regional Programme Coordinator, under whom functions one Regional Technical Coordinator and one Regional Finance and Administration Coordinator.

This position is based in Thailand (Mae Sot). The program is implemented in refugee/IDP camps and host communities in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Thailand.

Growing Together:  Project Overview

The “Growing Together” project targets displaced population, in particular vulnerable children with and without disabilities in:

Thailand: 5 Refugee camps in Mae Hong Son and Tak Provinces

Bangladesh: Nayapara and Kutupalong refugee camps, makeshift camps including the makeshift camp and surrounding villages in Ukhiya and Teknaf (sub-districts)

Pakistan: Host communities in Peshawar and Nowshera district (Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa)

Growing Together : Project Goal:

Enable children with disabilities or chronic illnesses, children at risk of developmental delays and psychological distress (0-12 years old), to develop their full potential on an equal basis with other children and acquire fundamental educational and social skills through games, sport, cultural arts, early years’ education and complementary learning in displacement settings in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Thailand.

Main Tasks of the Incumbent:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Technical Coordinator (based in Mae Sot), the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the MEAL framework of the project, through regular collection, processing and analysis of project data and information provided by the three implementing countries (Thailand, Pakistan, Bangladesh).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility 1: Monitor the established MEAL management framework

• Quarterly update the M&E dashboard of the project with achieved targets
• Quarterly check the country-level M&E dashboards and tools to ensure quality data collection
• Provide recommendations on improvements to current monitoring tools and collaborate with the Regional Technical Coordinator in creating new monitoring tools
• Share existing country-level M&E tools among country teams

Responsibility 2: Support the production of Information Management products

• Review Monthly Information Sheets sent by country teams
• Draft the programme internal Newsletter
• Participate in the writing of the annual report
• Produce success stories illustrating project impact

    Responsibility 3: Champion and disseminate learning in the programme

• Ensure that innovative experience and lessons learnt are shared within the programme
• Analyse information and data sent by country-team in order to make suggestions on project orientation
• Advocate for change and improvements on the basis of data collected and analyse at the regional level
• Follow-up with country teams on decisions taken for improving the project implementation

Responsibility 4: Representation / coordination: represent HI and promote MEAL unit

• Promote the organisation's mandate and positioning towards partners and stakeholders
• Participate in organisation of internal and external events (team meeting, seminars, workshops, conferences)
• Participate and support HQ/regional support missions

Qualifications required/ Desired Profile:

Education: University degree in information management, international development or related field

Experiences

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the field of information management, M&E, assessment system in the humanitarian or development sector
• Experience of implementing information management & MEAL system

Technical Skills & Cross Cutting Skills

• Data management; Data analysis (Excel) (knowledge of any statistical software preferred)
• Strong Analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization

• Writing Skills

Behavioral Skills : Active listening, Self-initiative , Strong analytical skills , Well organized and ability to plan work accordingly, Intellectual flexibility, Adaptation skills, Communication skills, Autonomy in work

Please address all applications (cover letter + CV +  ID card & educational certificate) to Handicap International (HI): Email: gtrecruitment@thailand-hi.org with « Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer application » as the subject of your email.