M&E Officer

Job Summary

The M&E Officer will support the monitoring and evaluation portfolio of current and future programs in the Erbil office through data collection and analysis. S/he will be responsible for various data collection methods including conducting needs assessments, focus group discussions and key informant interviews and insuring the quality of data through precise gathering, regular database upkeep and accurate communication of information to all stakeholders. Additional responsibilities include organization, inspection and developing monitoring mechanisms within programs and summarizing all information into succinct, accurate, and timely reports.

Job Duties:

• Collect and organizing qualitative and quantitative data
• Facilitate the flow of data between beneficiaries, Program Managers (PMs) and the Program Development Officer
• Create timely reports to help PMs track program impacts against targets and indicators, and organize goals
• Monitor all project activities and progress towards achieving the project output
• Manage enumerators work and paper as well as provide them with training and supervision as needed for quality data collection.
• Learn to use Samaritans Purse Reporting System (SPRS) iForm, implement as a tool in all project activities, and assist teams with iForm system
• Maintain the technology retrieval system with iPads and other telecommunication
• Create and maintain applicable displays to improve the quality of accountability and communication with all stakeholders 
• Provide feedback to program management teams on project strategies by identifying bottlenecks and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks
• Suggest improvements for existing monitoring and evaluation systems
• Provide inputs, information and statistics for monthly, semi-annual, and other reports 
• Assist each programs personnel with M&E tools and supporting them in their use

Skills Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritans Purses code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritans Purses statement of faith, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function
2. Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal
3. Ability to understand needs of diverse programs and monitoring systems
4. Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and iForm
5. Possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills 
6. Must be a humble team player 
7. Must have analytical, statistical, and report writing skills 
8. Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work 
9. High level of integrity and stewardship
10. Ability to be flexible, patient, and adaptable
11. Willingness to travel in and out of the field 
12. Committed to the SP values and ethics

Education / Experience Needed

• Experience in conducting assessments and analyzing data using statistical software and project activities against program documents. 
• Knowledge/experience with Monitoring & Evaluation specifically, information management or accountability
• Candidates with previous monitoring and evaluation experience working with nongovernmental organizations will be given preference 
• Degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, communications or similar field is desirable.

LANGUAGE 

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English.
• English, Kurdish and/or Arabic language skills required.

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