Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

Terre des hommes is looking for a proactive, energetic, and organised Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant, to join its team in Kyiv (with frequent visits in different bases), to support in the implementation of its projects. If you are looking for a meaningful job that will make a lasting impact on the lives of children, we want to meet you. 

 Start date: as soon as possible. 

Contract: 6 months.

Probation period: 1 month.

We are offering attractive salary, private health insurance, accident insurance, friendly and flexible work environment. 

Location: Kyiv  (with frequent visits in different bases), working remotely.

Deadline for applications:  Recruitment will be ongoing until the position is occupied.

 WHAT WE DO, IN EUROPE AND UKRAINE

Terre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss organisation for children’s aid. Since 1960, Tdh has helped build a better future for children and youth, especially those most exposed to risks, making an impact with innovative and sustainable solutions. Active in more than 30 countries, Tdh works with its own teams and/or local and international partners to develop and implement field projects which significantly improve the daily lives of over four million children and members of their communities every year, with a focus on mother and child health, migration, and access to justice for children. 

In Europe, Tdh strives to ensure the full realisation of children’s rights, equally and without discrimination. We are present in Albania, Kosovo, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Hungary, and Greece, while together with partners, we reach children in other 14 European countries. 

In Ukraine, Tdh has legally established its offices in 2014. Since 2015, Tdh has been providing various services to children, youth and their families in the conflict affected area, with a strong focus on psychosocial support.

 For more information, please check https://www.tdh.ch/en https://tdh-ukraine.org/en   www.facebook.com/TdhUkraine/   

ROLE DESCRIPTION 

Working within the framework established by the organization, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer ensures the consistency and quality of the delegation's monitoring and evaluation strategies and activities. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists project managers and staff in managing quality data collection, analysis and synthesis.
• Supports the development and piloting of monitoring tools to be used during activities and assistance delivery
• Trains field staff to collect data (according to project indicators) and understand monitoring tools.
• Carries out data collection activities
• Analyzes collected data for reporting, organizational learning
• Advises staff/volunteers on data collection and understanding of tools.
• Compiles data reports and shares results with project managers.
• Assists external evaluators in conducting evaluations.
• Supports the development of donor reports and internal monthly and annual reports.
• Documents and maintains the monitoring and evaluation database.
• Liaises with the M&E Specialist on potentially vulnerable cases or sensitive issues that may be observed at the local level.
• Inform the supervisor of any security-related incidents that may occur
• Resolve problems and conflicts that may arise during monitoring and respond to minor complaints from beneficiaries.
• Submit weekly and monthly reports to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist on monitoring achievements and challenges
• Prepare periodic monitoring reports to provide programs with accurate and useful data to inform project design 

Values

• In his/her professional activities, adhere to the values defined in the strategic plan: commitment, expertise, integrity and self-reliance.
• Work in different cultural backgrounds and in difficult situations, deal with confrontation due to differences (intercultural). 

YOUR PROFILE 

Qualification:

• Education: University degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Sociology or other relevant studies.
• Language: Excellent oral and writing skills in English (В1), Ukrainian is preferred. 

Previous experience:

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in similar position is preferred. 
• Previous experiences in M&E or management with NGOs is an advantage. 
• Previous work in research is an advantage. 

Skills:

• Expertise in project cycle management, detailed knowledge of concepts, processes and tools, and experience in leading participative processes
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams in M&E and IM fields or ine NGO Management
• Expertise in developing, planning and implementing systems, procedures and tools in the M&E and IM fields 
• Knowledge of and experience with quantitative and qualitative methods in the humanitarian aid/development sector. Experience in collecting and analysing data
• Experience in preparing, planning and monitoring consultations in the M&E field
• Awareness and knowledge of ethical issues related to M&E: do no harm and sensitivity to gender and diversity
• Knowledge of and professional experience in the children’s rights field (protection and health) in the humanitarian aid/development context
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel, and experience with automated accounting and financial software, Kobo and Google documents.

Child Safeguarding Policy: 

To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy. 

GDPR compliance:

By sending your application, you agree that your personal data will be used in the recruitment process. All the documents we will request in different steps of the recruitment process will only be used for this purpose. 

All staff involved in recruitment and selection are aware that data protection rules apply, and that personal information will be treated confidentially. According to our policy, we will keep your application documents for the period of the recruitment only. 

Due to an anticipated high number of applications, Tdh is not in a position to respond to every applicant individually. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.