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Jan 30, 2011

Regional Head of Monitoring and Evaluation (RESA)

Plan Plan is one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world. We work in 48 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity, our aim is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.
Purpose
We are seeking a Programme Specialist with good field experience and connections in the sector to contribute to quality programming in the region by promoting best practice in the implementation of Plan’s Programme management frameworks through development and support, for monitoring and evaluation innovations and through building capacity on monitoring and evaluation in the country offices. They will also be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the country programme management processes as outlined and leading regional research initiatives.

Responsibilities
Support to Country Offices and capacity development in program and project planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
Support the strengthening of the understanding and application of Child Centered Community Development, a rights-based approach for Plan.
Monitor the implementation of the Country Strategic Plans, focusing on outcomes and impact and Child Centered Community Development approach.
Responsible for promoting institutional learning within the Regional Office, Country Office on Monitoring and Evaluation practices.
Responsible for localization of guidelines for the application of the Plan’s effectiveness process and Process Accountability and Learning System in the countries and supporting in the further roll-out of this system
Monitor the quality of the information entered in the Programme and Project Management system and its effective application by the field teams
Review Terms of Reference for country level evaluations.
Review key learning from Annual Participatory Programme Review and provide follow-up
Support Countries on their Country Strategy Evaluation, which is undertaken in the final year of the programme cycle
Represent the regional office at international and regional forums related to Research, and Monitoring and Evaluation
Manages relationships with regional and international research institutes and Universities and support the development of papers and submissions of Plan East and Southern Africa Region to relevant conferences and regional publications.

Knowledge and Experience
Preferably a Master’s degree with a background in development and Management or equivalent.
Progressive experience in planning, research, monitoring and evaluation of social development programs and emergency response programs and projects.
Demonstrated relevant experience in statistical analysis, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
Experience with software applications (Office, Access, Project, EPI-INFO, SPSS or similar).
Conceptual and strategic thinking.
Working in multi-cultural setting.
Experience in working with child-focused development organization will be an advantage.

Languages
Fluency in English.
French and or Portuguese would be a bonus.

Details
Location: Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya. Considerable international travel is required (around 50%).
Reports to: Deputy Regional Director for Programs
Position Type: 5 year contract
Full relocation package available

References and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunity policy which recognizes the value of a diverse workforce.


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