Lead Results & Learning Specialist
Company: Aircall
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 26, 2021
Job Description:
-- Lead Results & Learning Specialist (VA) - Islamic Relief USA
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Job Title: Lead Results & Learning Specialist
Status: Full-time
Division: Programs
Location: Alexandria, VAThe Lead Results & Learning Specialist will
take the lead in implementing the monitoring, evaluation and
learning activities within IRUSA's overall programs. The candidate
will assist the programs team in the design, collection, and
analysis of data from routine program monitoring as well as
evaluate the impact of IRUSA-funded interventions. This position
will also assist in building the capacity of both IRUSA program
staff and IR field staff in collecting and making use of their
data. The position reports to the Manager of Program Quality,
Standards & Learning (PQSL). The candidate must show commitment to
IRUSA's faith inspired values and principles as well as a
commitment to the vision and mission of the organization.Essential
Duties and Responsibilities:Results & Learning Generation
- --Reviews interim and final reports submitted by IRUSA partners
in the USA and overseas with a particular focus on checking the
quality and reliability of program data and analysis.
- Ensures appropriate, high quality orientation and training of
field staff and partners on project MEAL system and tools, as
required.
- Establish mechanism for sharing monitoring and evaluation
(ME&) field visit information within the program department and
with other departments within the organization
- Undertakes regular project monitoring visits to the field to
monitor and evaluate project processes and outcomes with
appropriate documentation of the findings including the key
achievements, challenges and recommendations.
- Ensures that the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and
Learning (MEAL) plans set for IRUSA-funded projects are implemented
accordingly
- Provides technical guidance whenever necessary with a focus on
project baseline studies, mid-term and final evaluations, as
required.
- Participates in the implementation of selected project
baselines, mid-term reviews and evaluations and support the field
team (in USA and overseas) in reporting on key project
achievements, results, lessons and recommendations.
- Plans and conducts joint MEAL missions with program teams and
with IRW's Programs Quality (PQ) and regional offices. This
includes engaging with IRW on joint field monitoring missions and
conducting joint evaluations of IRUSA funded grants
- Contribute to review and validation of the project reports
submitted by grantees and partners.
- Ensure regular informal feedback from beneficiaries and project
stakeholders is collected, analyzed, used and recorded.
- Conducts periodic assessments in coordination with the program
team and shares findings, lessons learned and recommendations, and
follow-ups on recommendations.
- Coordinate the implementation of project accountability and
learning initiatives with IRW's program quality and regional
teams.
- Support the use of information and communication technologies
(ICT) for project Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and
Learning (MEAL), as required.
- Ensure timely trend analysis of monitoring data to support
project reporting and decision making.
- Contribute to institutional learning processes and track best
practices related to monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
- Participate in periodic review meetings with IR partners and
peers - both domestic and international
- Facilitate the production of documentation (synthesis, flyers,
news articles, blogs, videos) on projects' success, failures,
lessons and innovative solutions.
- Support the development of a results framework for assigned
projects, including identification of appropriate indicators,
measurement methods and critical assumptions.Quality Assurance &
Capacity Building
- --Ensure the quality at entry of new projects/grants with
IRUSA's Programs policies and procedures, including with IRW's
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
framework in the case of international operations.
- Ensure that the design of new projects/grants is aligned with
programs quality norms and standards such as CHS, SPHERE, and
InterAction ones when applicable.
- Review the grant applications received from IRUSA's domestic
and international partner organizations, particularly the project
log frame indicators, and M&E sections, and provide feedback to
the project review teams in a timely manner
- Promote the use of current IRUSA and IRW MEAL guidance and
Programs Quality (PQ) references (including CHS, SPHERE,
InterAction Standards, etc.) in own assignments and in the capacity
building of field staff.
- Provide technical assistance (guidance, coaching/mentoring) on
Programs Quality and Standards to the IRUSA funded projects.
- Contribute to the capacity needs assessment of grantees and
partners and identify relevant solutions to address them.
- Organize tailor-made training workshops on design, results
measurement and learning systems to Programs' staff.
- Participate in field-level project review meetings to support
and validate the data collected and suggest for
improvement.Information Systems & Knowledge Platforms &
Dissemination
- --Support the implementation of data quality controls to ensure
the integrity of project data.
- --Support project M&E data quality audits, as
required.
- Contribute to the design/maintenance of IRUSA's Grants
Management System (GMS) and ensure that it includes all features
needed to capture, analyze and report on programs' results.
- Coordinate the automation and inputting of qualitative and
quantitative data collected in the field and accompany IRUSA
grantees and partners' staff doing this.
- Produce monthly portfolio performance analysis for both US and
International Programs and present it to the Programs Division and
the Executives.
- Ensure the aggregation and supply of data on IRUSA's outputs
and outcomes is delivered periodically to Marketing, Fund
Development, Public Affairs and the Executives
- Organize and lead knowledge sharing events (workshops,
webinars, and roundtable) to disseminate key learning to internal
and external stakeholders.
- Advise project teams and programs management on means and ways
to enhance quality and impact of IRUSA and to achieve IRUSA's
strategic goals and mission
- Establish and improve communication mechanism on sharing
information and reports to improve quality of programming.
- Develop and implement monitoring and compliance systems to
promote and communicate program effectiveness.
- Contribute to the development and robustness of a Knowledge Hub
that serves as an institutional database and facilitates the
collection and dissemination of learning internally.Strategy,
Policy, and Processes
- Ensure the development of effective Monitoring, Evaluation,
Accountability and Learning (MEAL) plans, data collection tools for
routine monitoring, project databases and reporting formats for
existing and new projects.
- Provide input into the design, implementation and dissemination
of evaluations, special studies and assessments.
- Contribute to the development of common programs quality
policies, procedures for greater efficiency.
- Contribute to assess risks, review compliance, and gather
information for due diligence about problems in projects under
grants of US program, International Program, Gift-In-Kind and
DRT
- Perform other duties as assignedQualifications and
Competencies:
- Bachelor's degree in international development, economics,
statistics, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- At least 7 years of work experience in the field of monitoring
and evaluation, including design and implementation of project and
program monitoring and evaluation plans.
- Excellent knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and learning
methodologies.
- Knowledge and experience with proposal writing and donor
reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high quality M&E reports
and other program documents.
- Ability to translate technical programmatic jargon and
statistics into easily-digestible information.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills and ability
to manage day-to-day work challenges.
- Solid track record of solutions-driven teamwork, outstanding
project-, process-, time-management, and organization skills.
- Exhibits sound decision making, prioritizes work appropriately,
and requires minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform effectively
in a highly professional and respectful manner with diverse work
styles and personalities under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced
environment.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced work
setting with diplomacy and composure.
- Ability to manage a variety of activities in a fast moving
environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and
quality.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in developing
countries.
- Fluent in English and preferably in one other foreign
language.
- Ability to travel internationally and domestically (up to 40%
travel).
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.Islamic Relief
USA is committed to taking a zero tolerance approach, which means
acting on every allegation in line with agreed procedures. IRUSA
representatives must adhere to the organizational values:
Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice, and
Custodianship. In accordance with these values, IRUSA operates and
enforces policies on Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and
Anti-Harassment and Discrimination. Apply For This Position
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