The Opportunity
As the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist you will provide M&E technical leadership to the further development and implementation of Plan International’s global results and indicators for each of the six Areas of Global Distinctiveness (AOGDs), including reviewing and revising existing frameworks, development and testing of methods/tools and the integration of a climate change focus.
You will contribute to enhance awareness and M&E capacity in Plan International’s offices as well as support the implementation of a new global monitoring and evaluation system (PMERL) to ensure that we are able, as an organisation, to capture, store, analyse and report on our progress and results in a consistent and coherent way
In this role, you will also be responsible for ensuring that the data and information that is derived from the application of the M&E frameworks and approach in our programme and influence work is analysed, disseminated and used to advance accountability to all stakeholders; demonstrate the impact of our work; and ensure learning for improved programming and influencing.
About you
In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role, you will need:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with expert knowledge on monitoring and evaluation of development work, across a wide range of technical areas. As well as demonstrable experience of developing guidelines of processes, approaches, tools that facilitate M&E, and organizational learning, that is up to date with best practices in the sector.
- Demonstrable understanding of the realities of NGO programme management and limitations that impact programme monitoring, evaluation and learning. With this you will need to be able to communicate complex technical MERL concepts and terminology to non-experts.
- Understanding of different approaches to assessing and reporting NGO programming results, across a wide variety of contexts. As well as an ability to listen, consult and learn with others across our diverse organisation.
- A theoretical and practical understanding of gender attitudes and power dynamics, including why they exist and how they change, and how these attitudes and dynamics shape MERL approaches and methodologies.
- Fluent in English. Capacity in one of the following: French, Portuguese, Arabic and/or Spanish will be an advantage.
- Specific experience in developing/implementing M&E Frameworks focused on climate change highly desirable.
Essential
Knowledge
- Expert knowledge on monitoring and evaluation of development work, across a range of technical areas.
- Strong understanding of rights-based development programming, particularly in relation to the major technical areas of Plan’s work.
- Significant experience and a strong understanding of processes, approaches, tools and methodologies that facilitate M&E, and organizational learning, that is up to date with best practices in the sector.
- Strong understanding of the realities of NGO programme management and limitations that impact programme monitoring, evaluation and learning.
- Understanding of different approaches to assessing and reporting NGO programming results, across a wide variety of contexts.
- A theoretical and practical understanding of gender attitudes and power dynamics, including why they exist and how they change, and how these attitudes and dynamics shape MERL approaches and methodologies
Behaviours
- Listens to and consults with others with genuine curiosity and interest to learn
- Co-creates with diverse staff across the organisation
- Demonstrates genuine curiosity and enthusiasm to find win-win solutions when facing challenges and ambiguity
- Facilitates joint understanding and the development of good practices
- Inspire trust and support from others
- Promotes innovation and learning
- Takes responsibility for achieving significant results
- Able to build rapport with wide range of groups
- Demonstrably committed to Plan’s goals and values
- Committed to child safeguarding
Desirable
- Specific experience in developing/implementing M&E Frameworks focused on climate change
- Strong understanding of M&E in humanitarian preparedness and response programming
- Capacity in French and/or Spanish will be an advantage
