Sri Lanka: Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, Sri Lankan National

Program Purpose

The Purpose of Social Cohesion and Reconciliation program is to strengthen Sri Lankan-led efforts to build a more inclusive, cooperative, and resilient society to promote longer-term reconciliation and peace in Sri Lanka. The activity is in line with the USAID initiative to Support the Sri Lankan Reform Agenda (SSLRA). If awarded, this program would being in March 2018 and be based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Dimensions of the Role

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Chief of Party, the M&E Advisor will lead the development and implementation of the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and coordinate systems to collect and analyze data on inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact of the project. S/he will coordinate with the project technical experts and contribute to the development of annual work plans and routine performance reports. This position is contingent upon award of the project by the donor.

Accountabilities

• · Develop and manage project M&E systems and ensure program quality.
• · Design and coordinate project baseline studies
• · Lead the development, implementation of the project’s M&E plan and annual review of the M&E plans.
• · Qualitatively and quantitatively, monitor progress toward achievement of results, outcomes and activities.
• · Propose and implement learning approaches for research and M&E findings for the timely adjustment of project activities and to inform future program development
• · Develop project-wide mechanisms to measure and document progress on indicators and achievement of targets, lessons learned and best practices, and dissemination of results.
• · Collaborate with program staff, relevant government agencies, and other stakeholders to collect and analyze primary and secondary data to inform project progress and the development of annual plans.
• · Conduct supervisory visits to field sites – including those of sub-grantees – to observe, monitor, and provide guidance and support to ensure that quality data is collected and analyzed regularly and effectively.
• · Recruit and supervise consultants for baseline, mid-term, and end of project evaluations and ensure that their work is of high quality and produced within agreed upon deadlines.
• · Contribute detailed and accurate technical deliverables and reports to fulfill USAID reporting requirements.
• · Supervise a team and oversee implementation of annual program work and plans.
• · Liaise and coordinate with related projects and activities ongoing in Sri Lanka including Plan’s ongoing programs.
• · Ensure Plan’s Child Protection Policy and Guidelines and Research Standards are adhered to during project implementation
• · Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

• · Master’s degree in Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, International Development or a related field; PhD, MD or DrPH preferred.
• · Extensive experience in research, planning, and monitoring of grant donor-funded projects.
• · Significant experience monitoring and evaluating USAID-funded projects.
• · Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing comprehensive M&E systems, especially for grant-funded projects.
• · Demonstrated ability in management, analysis, and processing of data to inform project planning and M&E.
• · Demonstrated knowledge of ADS 203 – USAID Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
• · Proven ability to prepare clear, concise reports with graphics; extraordinary attention to detail.
• · Demonstrated knowledge about gender and development, and demonstrated experience and proficiency in monitoring and evaluating programs that mainstream gender.
• · Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• · Work experience in Sri Lanka or region highly preferred.
• · Excellent English oral and written communication skills; knowledge of Sinhala or Tamil preferred.

To apply, please email a resume in English to Recruitment@PlanUSA.Org. Please make the subject line of the email read: "M&E Manager - Sri Lanka". Only short listed candidates will be contacted.