RANO WASH Background:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS), in partnership with CARE, WaterAid and local partners Bushproof and Sandandrano, are in consortium for the program "Rural Access to New Opportunities in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene" (RANO WASH). Through RANO WASH, we aim to increase equitable and sustainable access to WASH services to maximize the impact on health and nutrition of target communities and preserve the environment in 250 rural communities in six regions of Madagascar. Our project has three strategic objectives: (1) strengthen governance and WASH systems and WASH management capacity; (2) increase quality of WASH products and services; and (3) increase the demand for WASH behaviors and services.
Job Summary:
This position will be responsible for coordinating and overs eeing monitoring, evaluation and operations research activities in collaboration with the RANO WASH coordination unit and project stakeholders.
You will manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of RANO WASH Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming advancing Catholic Relief Services' (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that RANO WASH delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of RANO WASH programming.
You will oversee and manage MEL implementation and ensure quality management practices of MEL activities with leading the development of appropriate ICT4D tools to improve beneficiaries' accountability and project monitoring and evaluation system.
When required, consultants will be engaged to ensure independen t verification of project data, and project impacts. Monitoring and evaluation data will be shared with government partners, both in the field and at the central level.
Education and Experience
* Master's Degree in International Development, Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation or related field. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
* Minimum of five years of experience and directly relevant professional experience in MEL, including a management role in at least one baseline or final evaluation event or other large evaluation.
* Staff supervision experience and management abilities that are conducive to a learning environment; experience with remote management preferred.
* Demonstrated MEL field experience; skilled in collecting, manipulating, synthesizing and analyzing data.
* Experience in use of ICT4D for MEL, inc luding mobile data collection (CommCare, etc.), and sectorial experience in WASH preferred.
* Experience in managing moderately complex projects preferably with an international NGO.
* Relevant experience in project grants management and understanding of donor MEL expectations, preferably for grants funded by USAID.
* Thorough familiarity with principles and current trends in MEL using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
* Experience engaging with partner organizations.
* Experience using MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems (DHIS2), and statistical software packages.
Personal Skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions
* Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally.
* Strategic in how you approach each relationship
* Good presentation and facilitation skills
* Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
*Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20% of time
Required/Desired Foreign Language
* Fluency in spoken and written English and French.
Key Working Relationships:
* Internal: COP for RANO WASH (who will act as the function supervisor); Consortium members; CRS HOP, DCOP for RANO WASH, RANO WASH advisors, MEAL officers in the regions, RTA MEAL for CRS, CRS MEAL manager, RTA for ICT4D
* External: USAID, WASH cluster members,
Agency Requirements
In applying for this position, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation and trafficking. Furthermore, I understand that if I am a successful applicant, I will be subject to an extensive background check and that my personal / professional references will be used to assess my behavior related to the above protection-related topics.
CRS is committed to the principle of equal access to employment; we encourage all applications without discrimination on t he basis of age, disability and gender.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
* Integrity
* Continuous Improvement & Innovation
* Builds Relationships
* Develops Talent
* Strategic Mindset
* Accountability & Stewardship
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vuln erable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
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