Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Status
Full-time, 12 month contract
Department
Program Effectiveness Unit, International Programs
Reports to
Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
Compensation band
2A
Overall responsibility
Reporting to the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, the overall responsibility of the Junior M&E Officer is to provide ongoing support to the Program Effectiveness Unit (PEU) team at Plan Canada with a view to ensuring broad communications and administrative support to the team on a regular basis thereby assuring that the PEU can provide deep insight and data quality to the entire organization both pro-actively and in response to regular and ad-hoc requests.
The Junior M&E Officer will require solid technical proficiency, communication skills and data analysis and the ability to work congenially within a highly cross-functional and large team. The Officer will support the implementation of a wide variety of Plan Canada projects with the objective of improving program effectiveness and ensuring donor compliance.
The Junior Officer is a young professional (1-2 years of experience) who is looking to advance their career in monitoring and evaluation in a global not-for-profit organization. Proficiency in English is required; French or Spanish is an asset.
Specific responsibilities
Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with limited travel.
Program communication:
· Contribute to the development and design of logical measurement frameworks, monitoring systems and evaluation strategies in project start-ups, including participatory monitoring and feedback mechanisms
· Leading in design and preparation of communication materials to share evidence generated by the PEU team, both internally and externally. These materials may include existing products already developed, but may also include other types of formats which may suit internal or external audiences
· Develop clear data flow process for communication materials developed by the PEU team, ensuring data quality review and review for language and content
· Work cross-functionally internal teams in communications and/or marketing in response to requests for PEU data and materials to demonstrate Plan’s program effectiveness and results
· Assist in developing presentations and reports using infographics, Powerpoint, charts and tables
· Respond to requests from the Director on data requests as required
Administrative support of PEU:
· Maintaining an updated rolling work plan for the PEU, and informing staff of deliverables and deadlines across all projects and cross-sectoral deliverables
· Presenting a clear picture of achievements of PEU on a quarterly basis which can be presented internally to Senior Management
· Administer monthly meetings within PEU and keep records of meeting minutes, deliverables and agendas, as well as manage communications
· Administer additional meetings within the PEU team which may require support – including SHOW meetings, M&E meetings with Senior Program Managers and other meetings proposed by the Director
· Maintain filing system for PEU materials and products
Monitoring and Evaluation Support:
· Assist PEU team members in ad-hoc requests for support in research questions, data review, data analysis, and development of Terms of Reference, studies, monitoring tools and protocols
· Research latest trends, websites and key sources for studies and research in order to ensure that the PEU team is availed to most updated quality information, best practices and lessons learned on evaluation, monitoring tools and trends in the sector
· Lead in development of databases, consultant lists and indicators lists which may improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the work of the PEU
Skills, experience,
qualifications
· 1-2 years of experience in planning, research, monitoring and evaluation of social development programs and projects, preferably in an international development context;
· Familiarity with Results Based Management approach, Logical and/or performance measurement Framework development;
· Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), design and publishing software, and internet use
· Strong organizational and management skills and ability to multi-task and take notes;
· Strong research, information gathering, analysis and presentation skills;
· Demonstrated interest and capacity in data collection, compilation, representation, and analysis skills for both quantitative and qualitative data;
· Knowledge of statistical analysis, quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Knowledge of statistical software is preferred
· Working knowledge in French or Spanish is strongly preferred
· Should be eligible to work in Canada and have a valid passport
· A strong work ethic coupled with tact and diplomacy
· Personal values consistent with those of Plan International’s corporate values
Imagine working for a leading international non-governmental organization (NGO) that’s dedicated to creating a better world. That’s Plan International, a global movement for change, mobilizing millions of people around the world to support social justice for children in developing countries.
Founded in 1937, Plan International is one of the world’s oldest and largest international development agencies, working in partnership with millions of people around the world to end global poverty. Not for profit, independent and inclusive of all faiths and cultures, Plan International has only one agenda: to improve the lives of children. Because I am a Girl is Plan International’s global initiative to end gender inequality, promote girls’ rights and lift millions of girls – and everyone around them – out of poverty.
Plan International Canada is part of a global network of offices in over 70 countries. Our busy Toronto and Ottawa-based offices undertake fundraising, donor engagement and public outreach, as well as overseeing a wide variety of field programs led by our International Program Department, which includes experts in health, education, water and sanitation, economic security, gender equity, child protection and participation, and humanitarian assistance.
We at Plan International Canada are a dedicated, passionate and diverse team of over 200 employees who are committed to making a difference in the lives of children.
Join us and plan to change the world.
Visit our website at plancanada.ca
