Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant G6

1. Introduction

While forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) face specific vulnerabilities, including psychological trauma, lack of opportunity and protection risks, host communities (HCs) also struggle to pursue their own development efforts in an environment that has been transformed by a large influx of newcomers. As displacement has become increasingly protracted, responses are focusing more on durable solutions backed by more dignified, inclusive, and comprehensive programmes for refugees and the communities that host them.

In response to the challenges facing both host communities and refugees, a partnership initiative titled: ‘PROSPECTS – Partnership for improving Prospects for host communities and forcibly displaced persons, has been launched by the Government of the Netherlands that brings together the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Bank. 

The Partnership’s first phase, which will end in December 2024, when partners joined their efforts to develop a new paradigm in responding to forced displacement crises in 8 countries (Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Sudan, and Uganda), the second phase is under design and planned to span from 2024 to 2027, 

The overall objective of PROSPECTS in Egypt is to improve the living standards and inclusiveness of refugees, asylum-seekers, and vulnerable host communities, by contributing to the expansion of socio-economic opportunities through better education and mainstreamed protection interventions. 
With a geographical focus on Greater Cairo, Alexandria, and Damietta, PROSPECTS Egypt will work under four main pillars, as follows:

1. Increase access of FDPs and HC to quality education, skills and learning opportunities.
2. Improved livelihoods and expanded economic opportunities for FDPs and HCs, through access to entrepreneurship and employment with dignity.
3. Increased Government Protection for FDPs and HCs and increased Inclusion of FDPs and HCs In Community-based, Local and/or National Social Protection Systems.
4. Improved Services, Facilities, and Information Systems essential to FDPs and HCs.

2. Reporting lines

The incumbent will perform its duties under the direct supervision of the PROSPECTS Country Programme Manager (PM) and the overall guidance of DWT/CO-Cairo Director.

3. SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Update and maintain the M&E database and identify findings for reporting and lessons learned purposes.
2. Coordinate the semi-annual reporting for the Country Team and provide quality control over Implementing Partners reports.
3. Ensure PROSPECTS M&E tools (e.g. work plans, financial forecasting, etc.) are updated and its processes are adequate and support the team to develop their work plans and monitor its progress efficiently.
4. Collect data and check data quality regularly to measure progress towards the programme’s performance indicators (KPI), using primary or secondary data sources, including undertaking regular field visits to support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation and overseeing M&E work from service providers.
5. Assist implementing partners, and subcontractors to implement and maintain the M&E, knowledge management and learning system and its tools.
6. Support the Knowledge Management and M&E Global Officers to feed in global reporting and learning exercises.
7. Evaluate and propose improvements to work methods and processes. Assess the impact of changes and make recommendations on follow-up actions. Liaise closely with administrative areas to ensure effective and smooth service design and delivery, recommending improvements on interrelated processes.
8. Provide administrative support for the organization of seminars, workshops, meetings and other events. Participate in missions to provide M&E and administrative support, as required.
9. Assist the ILO Cairo office with any specific M&E tasks as required.
10. Assist the programme mid-term review and final evaluation.
11. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required qualifications

Education

Completion of secondary school education, supplemented by technical or university-level courses in relevant fields.

Experience

• Minimum of six years of work experience, and a minimum of one year of experience in the monitoring, evaluation and learning technical area.
• Work experience in humanitarian-development nexus, and in forcibly displacement projects is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of POWER BI, R, STATA and Kobo or other data analysis software is considered an advantage.

Languages

Excellent command of English and good knowledge of Arabic language (Oral and written).

Competencies

• Good knowledge of programming and results-based management (RBM) principles and concepts.
• Good knowledge of the programming cycle (planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation).
• Good knowledge of resource mobilisation.
• Political awareness and understanding of socio-economic factors.
• Knowledge of the substantive nature of the Organization’s work programmes and activities.
• Excellent knowledge of the following Microsoft software: WORD, EXCEL and PowerPoint.

In addition to the ILO core competencies [Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, taking responsibility for performance, Quality orientation, and Collaboration], this position requires:

• Research and analytical skills.
• Ability to prepare preliminary reports and to draft correspondence.  Knowledge of methods and techniques for designing and assessing quality and efficiency of process execution.
• Ability to interpret and work within applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems.
• Ability to oversee the work of and provide guidance to staff.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
• Knowledge of technical data and good administrative skills to provide development cooperation support.
• Thorough knowledge of in-house procedures for the preparation of documents and administrative forms, and for the creation and maintenance of filing systems.
• Good communication skills, both orally and in writing and ability to communicate with people in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner
• Ability to organize own work and to work independently as well as work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet the deadline
• Must demonstrate responsible behaviour and attention to details
• Must display high standards of ethical conduct.
• Must demonstrate honesty and integrity.